A companion piece to 'Apologize'. Chronicling the lives and love story of Jim and Johanna Beckett through the years. See Authors Note at the beginning of Chapter One for more details! Cover art by LordofKavaka

'The blood has consumed the white of her shirt, drenched the fabric of her jacket, left her skin dull and papery, but he fell in love with a fighter, a warrior of a woman, and she can't give up now. He won't let her.' Takes an AU turn immediately after the shootout in the kitchen in 8x22, 'Crossfire'.

One of the last things true crime writer Richard Castle expected when he took a meeting with convicted murderer Kate Beckett was to be sent on a quest for proof of her innocence, the other was to fall in love with her. A Castle AU. Written 2012. Revised 2016.

Kate's rescue becomes the linchpin of change in her relationship with Castle, and events from that night lead to resolution for them both. **Voted Best Crime Fic on The 12th Precinct Castle Fanfiction Awards.**

"I'm like a broken mirror, Castle. I look into it and see parts of me are missing, but I don't know how to get them back. I don't know how to find them again." What if Beckett hadn't disappeared for 3 months after being shot and let Castle take care of her? With tensions running so high, will their love blossom or will secrets tear them apart forever? AU from 3x24. Complete.

As Kate finds herself getting back on solid ground in her relationship with Castle, her world gets turned upside down by an unexpected visitor. As emotions run high and danger lurks will she and Castle be able to stand together and become stronger or will their secrets and lies eventually tear them apart? AU Set after 4x22 Undead Again. Cover Art by LordofKavaka. Now Edited 9/2015.

Beckett is distraught when Castle seems to have finally given up hope on them ever being more than just partners, and he begins to pull away from her, prompting her to face up to her own feelings.

A single chance meeting can change everything. AU. Cover art by ournorthstars.

Matthew was his name and Kate could count on one hand the number of things she knew about him - A Caskett adoption journey. Cover art by castlefreak005.

Takes place three years after early-season 5. Castle & Beckett haven't seen one another during that time, each going their separate ways. They both travel to Paris, neither knowing the other is there, & when their paths collide, desire & passion take over as they gain back those missed years & rediscover one another. . .Rated M. *Updated 07/07/2014* Final chapter is now up!

kairos (ancient Greek) - (n) the perfect, delicate, crucial moment; the fleeting rightness of time and place that creates the opportune atmosphere for action, words, or movement; the time of possibility. COMPLETE

With only 500 characters at your disposal, writing an entire fanfic in someone's tumblr askbox is pretty tricky. But it's very rewarding and great for procrastinating too, yay! The only rule is that I must have posted the story to someone's askbox before posting here.

Based in a world where there was no Caskett doorway scene at the end of Always. Instead, that night ended with friendship and John Woo movies. Would Meredith's visit during Alexis' illness push Castle and Beckett together or break them apart for good? Winter Ficathon 13/14. Prompt one.

A chapter by chapter look at the Christmas holidays of the various AUs. A post every day of December in which we dip into the universe of Castle and Beckett from my previous stories. Begins with Vice. Ends with Advent.

"I keep dreaming of the victims. They keep asking me how I got shot in the heart and lived when they are dead? It's the same question I've asked myself a hundred times." - Kill Shot Post-Ep

Castle and Beckett are in an established relationship. Castle is away on a trip when Beckett gets life changing news. News that will change everything between our favorite couple. Set in season 5. Rated T for now. This is my first Castle story.

Castle and Beckett have news for one another, big news. How will the married couple cope with not one baby on the way, but two- and not even of the same species? Set in the future.

Snapshots into the lives of Rick and Kate and their growing family. Please read and review.

Kate and Rick are married and have two children, with one more on the way...

Beckett and her little family. How I imagine some things would happen in the future. Series of loosely related one-shots.

Castle and Beckett are married and are now dealing with the idea of having a baby! Summaries are not my thing, sorry!

AU. Seems our detective has been keeping a secret all these years. Watch what happens when Castle finds out Beckett has a daughter and how they move on from there. Caskett. Set late S4-early S5. *NOW COMPLETE* R&R :)

"He gravitates toward the back corner, hidden from the view of the window and bathed in darkness. There's only one other person in the back, curled up into a chair, winter boots on the ground so that her stocking feet are tucked under her legs." :: For the Morgans.

AU. When Richard Castle leaves the precinct – no note, no goodbye, gone – refusing to answer any and all phone calls from the 12th. He experiences the shock of his life when Kate Beckett shows up at his door covered in blood. [Set after 4x18 'A Dance With Death']

A family dinner, the creation of a new holiday,some mischeif and a few nudges in the right direction could lead Castle and Beckett where they need to be. Sequel to 'Someone To Tell My Troubles To'. Family/Romance/Humor Cover Art by Andy (vwlvbugg).

When Castle and Beckett are sent to chase down a lead out of town and have to spend a few days staying in the same hotel room, things get a little... interesting. Smut-warning applies. Now complete.

"Damnit Kate I'm a man, not your personal teddy bear or security blanket. You can't just crawl into my bed every night and expect me to just lay there!" Set in s4; Kate is forced to stay at Castle's place, and things could get awkward... Castle/Beckett fic with plenty of sexual tension and an interesting case that hits a little too close to home for our favorite Detective.

"The cure for anything is salt water - sweat, tears, or the sea." - Isak Dinesen :: AU, as if the events of 'Always' didn't happen.

Grief is the only thing that has ever defeated the great Katherine Beckett. This time around, can Castle help save her from herself? MAJOR SPOILERS FOR 3X24. Caskett. Rating now bumped up to T for serious situations. AU, I guess. Now complete!

a Dash companion - fourth in the Life series; Kate comforts Allie in Chicago and Castle discovers help for Dash right before the birth of Ellery.

a Dash Companion. 3rd in the Life series. The day of the half-marathon (after Dash Away) when Kate figures it out.

a Dash Companion second in Life series

a Dash companion

A 'Dash Away' sequel.

co-authored by Sandiane Carter and chezchuckles. Beckett and Castle are assigned to work a case undercover.

A Dash Companion. 4th in the Light series. to be read concurrently with Dash It All.

The last thing Kate wants to do is attend her grandmother's 80th birthday party. But she has to.

Kate and Castle with a newborn Dash at Christmas - *not* the Christmas with Martha . Dash Companion 4th in series 1. Dash Away 2. No Light, No Light 3. Only Light - COMPLETE

Castle and Beckett go undercover at a marriage counseling retreat. M for a reason kids...

Set five months after Expressing My Emotions, it tells the story of Kate and Rick through her pregnancy and dealing with their feelings and new issues to deal with. But how will they cope when they finally have their baby? NOW COMPLETE!

Kate has a 13 year old daughter that no one knew about,not even her team, but that all changed when she was taken.will she survive? will she recover? will she bring Caskett together? 1st Castle ff. please R&R. Written for Jisbonforever. I dont own Castle.

No Light, No Light continuation. A Dash Away prequel. The morning after that terrible case. COMPLETE

It was Kate's worst nightmare; that he'd see her like this and run the other direction. What she didn't expect, however, was that this was the night that would prove just how deeply his love ran. Possible spoilers for Kill Shot.

A Dash Away Prequel. Chapters 95-99 should catch you up . Based upon geekygreek's idea of pinky fingers and the overwhelming call for backstory. Content warning for violence: This is what made her see him clearly.

When Beckett and Castle get stuck on a train, will they be able to get their relationship back on track? Another round of fluffy nonsense.

COMPLETE at 100. AU: Kate and Castle try to adjust to life as parents. Check out AC's preview video on youtube: /watch?v nARnCrP2Z98 Thanks AC!

"Please Castle, I want to forget." Missing scene for Knockout.

When Castle and Beckett get stranded in a snowstorm outside the city, they undertake unusual measures to stay warm. Caskett, season 4ish, fluffy goodness. One-shot.

Kate Beckett doesn't do family gatherings. Then again, her aunt Lily's never died before.

A one-shot based on 'To Love and Die in L.A.' A missing scene. After the case wraps up, Castle and Beckett take a walk on the beach to relax. Just a friendly little stroll, purely platonic. Right.

Being stuck in a snow storm with a hyperactive man child is no surprise for Beckett but that doesn't mean he still can't surprise her.

"He had a split second of absolute fear that she was going to kill him for invading her personal space, but then he realized he was still on his side of the bed." Castle and Beckett have trouble getting warm, even after getting out of the freezer.

Once you read something, it can't be unread. Caskett.

A snowstorm, a Motel 6, nightmares and our favorite couple.

When Montgomery's sister in law is murdered Castle and Beckett must travel to Utah to solve her murder. Will Castle be able to resist doing something that might screw up their relationship and what does Kate do when she starts pealing his onion layers?

A stressful weekend for Castle and Beckett.