AU. 'Getting his new book signed had been on her to-do list for a long time now, but she never really got the chance. And since he was in New York again and the case she was working on didn't really have any progress, she couldn't help it but give into the opportunity.' - Castle and Beckett meet at one of his book signings. COMPLETED

Kate doesn't believe in ghosts, but Castle believes enough for the both of them. For Johanna Beckett, that makes all the difference. Set in late season 3. A thoroughly different take on Knockout.

When the Dragon is slain, there's just a life to be lived. And sometimes there's more to learn in peace than in war. Complete. Separate epilogue pending.

Sometimes all you want is a hand to hold. Kate Beckett, Richard Castle, and a conversation the morning after the season four finale ends. Major spoilers for "Always". Ch2 - Jim Beckett makes his own statements on the matter.

These are fic challenges given by other writers/readers, and that I have obviously accepted. I am open for more!

Because in the end they are still standing on either side of the stage. One will exit stage right, the other left. And both will be unsure of how the story really ends.

Castle is backing off the sexual innuendo, letting Kate know he'll always be there. Kate is silently seeking and accepting more. A little back and forth. Chapter 52 up 03/19/12! *Reposted 3/20 due to FFnet errors.

After a year and a half apart, Beckett and Castle meet again. The path to recovering their relationship won't be easy, but easy things are never worth it. Rated T for now. Warning: features issues like violence against women and sexual assault.

For too long, she didn't notice and when she did, she didn't understand.

"What do you mean, pool party?" Kate asked, staring at her friend as if she had grown another head. -"Girl, you know what I mean!" Lanie exclaimed with a smile. "I mean you in an itty, bitty bathing suit, slowly driving Writer Boy bonkers."