While on case Beckett gets shot with some unexpected problems. Will be Caskett. Chapter 37 up now. x-over with a movie, read the story for more information.

I just escaped from possibly the most awkward date in the history of Earth, and I need to decompress. I brought ice cream. And wine. And cupcakes. 1x7, Home is Where the Heart Stops.

This year, Lanie's determined to drag Beckett to Castle's Halloween party. At first Beckett's reluctant, but when she sees a certain costume, she changes her mind. How would Castle react if he saw her in this? And she's not the only one with a plan... Set mid-S4. Now Complete.

Alexis seeks refuge at Kate's apartment, but why?

When Kate and Rick get trapped in the elevator, and Kate spills a deep dark secret, will Castle really be able to let it go or will it tear them apart? And if things do sort themselves out, what impact will events have on their relationship when Kate gets a new partner? Rated T for later, and possibly M, haven't decided yet.

Kate is still in denial about her feelings for Castle, hiding behind her relationship with Josh. Meanwhile, Castle is beginning to reconsider the possibility that they'll ever be together. So what happens when Castle has made his choice? Stay or walk away

There's a new detective in the Precincnt and she's got eyes for Castle. Is Kate jealous enough to do somthing about it? A/U

Set early S4. Kate survives the bullet but their partnership doesn't. Almost everybody agrees that it's too dangerous for Rick to keep shadowing her, so she kicks him out for his own good. The only problem is that Kate can't seem to go cold turkey.

You never fully appreciate something till it's gone. Kate figures this out the hard way when she gets an earth-shattering call from Alexis. Castle is Gone! Will Kate realize her feelings for him? Will she be able to tell him or will it be too late? Review plz! Sorry it's taken me so long to post new chapter!

Kate and Rick meet in a completely different setting. Kate has newborn twin girls and Rick has a 7 year old Alexis and meet in Central Park. What will become of there sudden friendship.

Castle and Beckett are caught in the game of a twisted bomber killing people with secrets they don't what anyone else to know about. So why is Castle being targeted?

Kate struggles with being back on duty while Castle is determined to help her break down her walls. When Kate has another accident, will it be enough to finally made her realize it's time to let Castle in? Season 4 fic but spoilers for the whole series.

'...He'd known it was inevitable from the moment he got the notion to propose in his head, but he had still hoped otherwise.' T for cursing.

When Castle gets life altering news, he has to decide whether to make a stand alone, or to involve Kate. He's always been able to tell Kate anything, but this time, he finds himself driven by his own emotions. Will he figure it all out? Caskett

High school is hard enough before you throw a jealous ex-boyfriend into the mix.Will Kate Lanie,the boys and new kid Rick be able to survive and find love along the way. AU Rating will most likely change to M.

Kate was only looking to spend time with her son at the park, but what found her there was a chance to meet the man that saved her years ago. AU. Complete.

Castle really should have learned his lesson about giving press interviews by now. They always end with him trying to hide from Beckett.

Takes place after season 3. A little mystery, romance, and humor. Castle is out of town when Beckett receives some difficult news and suddenly she finds herself wishing he was home with her...

She wanted him here with her, right now. But, she had already screwed that up for herself and that wasn't going to happen anytime soon, well at all, really.

She felt her world spinning around her, as she suddenly had to imagine a world where Castle no longer existed. One-shot; maybe with enough reviews i'll make it a 2 or 3 shot...

Sequel to What Happens In Paris. Kate and Rick are happily married when disaster strikes the happy couple. How will they get over this and will it affect the new lives they've managed to create for themselves after everything that's happened in the past?

Post Cuffed, Castle invites himself over to Beckett's for a slumber party! Casketty goodness and fluff is bountiful.

He didn't think that he could mess things up this much, but when it all becomes a reality, how is he going to fix it and put the pieces of her back together?

Castle and Beckett are leaning toward each other, very slowly.

It's been months since Richard Castle has seen his daughter, Alexis. No matter how long he sequestered himself in his loft to try for one night of peaceful sleep, he can't shake the feeling that something will happen, overlapping the murders into his life

Kate stumbles across a secret - no wonder he'd been so angry at her after she'd avoided him all summer - and reason comes from an unlikely source. Complete.

Rick sleepwalking and a truly heartbraking confession. Will it Break apart Rick and Kate for good or will it bring them back together?

A house. A blackout. A shot. And she's gone. He writes her letters, desperately trying not to lose hope. She's locked up in a room where the only thing that keeps her from going insane are the letters she writes him. Letters they can't send. COMPLETE.

Rick Castle is bring the precinct to the Hamptons for his annual New Year's Eve party. But why didn't he let Kate know he would be gone for the holidays? She's not upset... once she gets an even better invitation!

by Cora Clavia, Sandiane Carter, and chezchuckles. Fantasies become reality.

An invitation to dinner over at Castle's place leads Beckett to discover some secrets on his laptop. AU.

Castle tries to convince Beckett of the magic of the season. A chapter posted every day. COMPLETE

Richard Castle has Santa leave Detective Kate Beckett a special Christmas gift. Short chapters for a quick read.

by Sandiane Carter and chezchuckles. Sequel to Stop Haunting Me third in the Beth Beckett Universe . Wedding bells sound only four months after Kate Beckett is shot in the cemetery. COMPLETE

Christmas time is here - and Castle is determined to coax Beckett into celebrating it with him. Meanwhile, a case with Christmas ties gets in the way.

What would have happened if Castle walked away in 4x01 'Rise' and Beckett didn't follow him? warning: a bit angsty

First impressions can leave lasting memories of a person, even years later. During a planning session for the Johanna Beckett fundraiser, a certain writer flashes back to a book signing where he met a very memorable detective to be... Caskett one-shot.

Kate's going crazy waiting for Rick to get home. She can't seem to hold hold still out of excitement to reveal a huge Christmas surprise to him. Try it? For me? T for sexual undertones, but really I'm probably just being paranoid.

Richard Castle discovers something unexpected when he visits Kate Beckett one December night.

Castle finds Beckett alone on the roof top of the police precinct on New Years Eve? Will spark fly? You'll have to read to find out.

Castle asks Beckett to accompany him to the Hamptons for Christmas. But, like always, things don't always go according to plan. Pure Christmas fluff.

Josh leaves Castle to do his dirty work for him. No riding off to a sunset for Castle and Beckett. Fluffy, angsty & a case that they need to solve shoved in the chapters. Give it a shot. R&R. Previously titled: HE STAYED, THE OTHER LEFT.

A fluffy one-shot with CASKETT. Castle gets asked to write a different kind of book by his publishers and he's not happy about it. Beckett finds out why. Rated for one or two descriptions but think K is high enough.

Kate,Alexis, and Castle are all in high school and our favorite detective just happens to be going through a wild phase.

Their relationship has started with the help of Dr. Burke...but not all is easy or well. Yes, there is a case too. I don't even have a clue what genre to leave this in...This fic has taken on a life of its own that I had no idea I created...oops...maybe

4th in the Numbers Series. Kate Beckett was not a superstitious person but when the total of 6.66 flashed on the screen for her coffee and pastry, Kate couldn't help the feeling of dread that swelled in her belly.

Beckett leaves work early one day, and Castle is curious. He decides to go to her apartment to see her. Her does not expect her to be upset and crying, so he tries to help her.

What if Castle didn't really go to the Hamptons that fateful summer?

Kate gets a letter. Will she read it or won't she? Will Kate decide to go to her heart?

When Beckett is injured while interogating a suspect, it is up to Castle to take care of her. As he is doing so, she begins to realize that it might be time for the wall that is stopping them from loving one another to come down. fluff/smut will ensue.

Post-Cuffed fic. SPOILERS. COMPLETE

The three-legged race takes a turn.

He didn't turn up at the precinct the next day, and she didn't call him.

It's an interesting gathering this year for the 12th at the NYPD Picnic.

Sometimes, a touch is all it takes. Based on a tiny glimpse of a scene from the Canadian preview, written before the episode aired. Warning: Contains spoilers for episode 4x10, "Cuffed".

Kate finds herself in an interesting situation.

Beckett and the boys go out for a drink and a game of truth or dare. Rated T, for now. Okay so this story is not at all where I wanted it to be. I just started writing and this is what happened, hope you like it!

Kate helps Castle through a tough time when he receives some bad news.

She's endured so much in her life- she's seen some of the worst. And yet, she's lived through it all. But the one thing she'd never be able to survive is the loss of the one person who's kept her happy and breathing since she emerged from the dark shadows

"You roll outta bed and down on your knees, and for the moment you can hardly breathe." A little story showing how Rick deals with his heartbreaking loss.

Castle has written a letter to Santa and Kate gets to read it.

The people around Richard Castle vastly underestimate his wrath, and when the one who holds the key to his heart is threatened, he will stop at nothing to keep her safe. Castle/Beckett with lots of drama, angst, suspense, and tragedy.

When Beckett finally tells Castle that she remembers what he said after she got shot, will he walk away or stay?

Beckett and Castle have always been close, but a case that threatens to put Castle's life in danger pulls them even closer. Scared, confused, happy, in love. It's Castle and Kate, at their finest.

Lanie and Kate go to The Old Haunt and Kate starts spilling her secrets and her feelinds towards Castle to the medical examiner. What happens if Rick hears it? Set after Kill Shot. Caskett One Shot with a little hint of Esplanie.

All it takes is a second. Castle is shot. Brings in a dramatic twist in the tale. Confessions, etc etc. Read on!

Its Beckett's birthday, but surprisingly, Castle remembers it instead of her!

What starts out as an unusual case becomes a life-changing experience for Castle and Beckett… Rated M for violence and good old smut.

Someday in the future, this is what will happen between them. COMPLETE

Castle/Beckett. Sit back down where you belong, in the corner of my bar with your high heels on... A night at The Old Haunt and a memory.

I kinda invented a situation in which Kira Castle's ex on 02X12 is divorced now and kisses Castle. But how will Kate Beckett react after seeing them together considering the "I love you"? One-shot.

When Castle brings Beckett her coffee one morning, it isn't her usual order.

Letting loose and laying her cards out was easy in the comfort of her apartment, but saying them to someone other than her therapist was harder. But Kate didn't need to worry about that just yet, right? Slight spoilers for Cuffed.

*Spoiler-Kill Shot* I absolutely loved Kill Shot,but I was really disappointed that Castle couldn't/wouldn't comfort Kate during her crisis, so I wrote this VERY short story showing what I wish things could have been.

"It's all over Kate. It's all over." What might happen once Johanna Beckett's murder is finally put to rest & the secrets that Castle and Beckett have been keeping from each other comes out. Set end of Season 4.

Castle is up all night. Future!fic, fluffy feel-good piece. One-shot.

"Kate." She turned around as I grabbed her wrist. "Castle what are you…" ONESHOT. Some fluff.

We all know what Beckett went through but what about Castle? Slight spoilers for Kill Shot.

WARNING: SPOILERS FOR 4x12. DON'T QUOTE ME ON ANYTHING. ENTIRELY SPECULATION AND FICTION. One-shot. I do not own Castle.

Every time they get close to the truth about that fateful day in the cemetery, Kate manages to run from it. This time, she can't. Spoilers for Kill Shot and Cuffed.

The boys try to stop him, telling him Beckett will never forgive him for seeing her like this. A pre-ep for 'Kill Shot' based on the promo.

Life is complicated on any given day. But if you're very lucky, you find someone willing to help you jump the hurdles and stand with you. COMPLETE.

Kate met Rick by accident one cold morning in Central Park. Based on Adele's song with the same title. Completely AU.

not so OS anymore I wrote this for my beautiful tumblrwife Lau! : Castle had a date. Kate didn't. What now?

A strange body in central park, a bet and a declaration of always. Are these the reasons Castle sticks around? AUish, takes place in 3rd season, Castle P.O.V.

"Where did your fascination with the macabre come from?" Why is Richard Castle obsessed with the macabre?

Beckett and Castle are banished to her father's cabin in the woods. Alone. For days. Make of that what you will.

Cops&Robbers - Just a little addition to the end scene at Castle's apartment. One Shot.

AU: carolina17 had this idea: What if Kate's mother was never murdered but her father was instead? This Kate Beckett never went to the police academy, grew up under the shadow of her mother's ambition, and has her own wall to deal with. COMPLETE

A Ghost on the Canvas sequel by Sandiane Carter and chezchuckles. Beth Beckett is coming back to New York City. 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.

When something bad happens you have three choices. You can either let it define you. Let it destroy you. Or you can let it strengthen you. Trigger warning.

Kate Beckett is dead but Rick cannot accept her death and searches for a way to change things even at the cost of his own existence. Will it mean a casket for Caskett? May cause brain cramps. You've been warned.

All secrets eventually see the light of day. Spoilers for Rise. Rated M for chapters 4 and 8. Complete.

He's wallowing, again, and even though it's got everything to do with the three most important women in his life and their current states of absence, he does nothing about it. Castle has an off day, but Beckett's there to bring him back.

Totally fluffy little story, post-Pretty Dead. Knockout didn't happen, and Josh doesn't and never did exist. Beckett finds out an interesting secret about Castle. T rating for safety. Enjoy!

Kate and Castle are stuck in an elevator and they discuss Kates ghosts from her past. One Shot. AU Based on Demons 4x06.

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.

After a hard case, the team decides to go to the Old Haunt for a drink, Beckett wants to go but Josh has other plans, but of course Beckett puts him in his place. Reveiws are welcome

"When the explosion went off –" she paused a moment, a shudder going through her at the instant replay. "God Castle, I'm going to have nightmares over this one." What I would have liked to see at the end of 'Cops & Robbers'. its a one shot. R&R.

post ep oneshot for Cops & Robbers. for Gabee, who begged me

No one does denial like Kate Beckett. Especially when it has to do with her feelings for Rick Castle.

Castle is trapped inside a bank during a robbery. When the building explodes, can Beckett get to him in time? Beat that, everyone! You cannot get much cheesier than that summary! My guesses for 4x07. CONTAINS SPOILERS BASED ON PROMOS, PICS, AND SUMMARY!

Castle/Beckett, "To Kate" universe. It's strange to hear her best friend talking this way, and Lanie realises it sounds strangely like she's talking about forever.

***Please note, the rating has changed to M for chapter 5*** What if Castle quit waiting on Kate? What if he moved on? Rated T for some language.

Heat Rises Spoilers! Kate reads Castle's latest novel and has some questions for him. "Heat, like work, is energy in transit." COMPLETE

Ch. 5: Kate figured out long ago that had the two of them met, Johanna would have absolutely loved Rick Castle and immediately started dropping subtle hints like So Katie, when's the wedding? Caskett.

Something is bothering Alexis Castle and Kate is determined to figure out what.

Alexis, after her rejection from Stanford, decides she needs to do more with her life than pad her transcript. Beckett and Castle help her organize a blood drive. ...kudos to Vandi for the twist in this story... COMPLETE at 2

Set right after 4x03 - "So, a crime of love, huh," Castle interrupted her thoughts, "is there someone you would commit a crime of love for?"

After a long case Beckett takes her anger out on Castle at the gym

How does Kate reveal her secret? Spoiler to season 4's premier.

For the last 21 days-since she dumped Josh-Kate has been struggling with nightly dreams of Castle. She isn't sure how much more she can take without showing Castle how he REALLY affects her. Season 3, slight A/U Finale never happened.

For Detective Kate Beckett, uncovering secrets and finding the truth is all part of the job. But tonight, it's her housewarming party, and Beckett has a few secrets of her own to reveal. *Set mid season 3

Short, just-for-fun oneshot humor. Castle gets a very unexpected visit at the precinct, but this dark cloud comes with silver lining.

After a conversation with Castle Kate discovers the existence of Nikki Heat porn. She is NOT amused.

by Sandiane Carter and chezchuckles. AU. Assuming all things are equal, the watch is for the life she saved; the ring is for the life she lost; but the bracelet is for the life she misses. SPOILERS for Boom! from Season Two. COMPLETE

She can lie to the world and say that she doesn't remember his words but she can't keep lying to herself. Eventually, it's going to tear her apart. Spoilers for Rise.

Castle and Beckett end up trapped in a room during a gunfire and secrets end up surfacing by accident.

"These, my lovely detective, are the ingredients for the shot that I created. I call it the Komodo Dragon." He waved the bottles around goofily. "Want to wake the dragon, Kate?"

Mild spoilers for 4x01! So we all know what Kate was doing during the three month gap during the premiere. But, what was Castle doing after the captain kicked him out? Here's my take on it. Angsty, not much dialogue. WARNING: Mentions of alcoholism.

"The castle had lost its princess, something that never happened in the fairy-tales." Spoilers through 3XK. My demented sense of humor is playing tricks on me again. Meh.

Richard Castle is in love with Kate Beckett. So how does he let her go? COMPLETE

It's just a scar. It doesn't mean anything. COMPLETE Spoilers for oblique allusions to season 3 finale, and maybe some of season four. Second chapter due to popular demand.

Castle and Beckett are in way over their heads when a double murder investigation turns into a very deadly game. The stakes? Their lives.

A sequel to my last story, "Ghosts" starting right where Castle and Beckett left off

Does Kate Beckett believe in ghosts?

Murder is generally straightforward, but Agent Westfield and whatever the heck agency he's with doesn't really do straightforward.

I don't have love to burn, time to waste, Cause I've waited far too long for this spark to become a flame. And if it comes true, I'd only have love to burn For you.

Castle writes a love letter to his wife of 40 years. Oneshot.

When an obsessed fan kidnaps Castle and Beckett, they realize they're in over their heads when this psycho wants more than just an autograph. Castle will be put through a series of tests to see just how far he'll go for her.

Castle finds himself kidnapped whilst on a book tour. Will Beckett, his partner, move heaven and earth to get him back safe and sound?

"A choked sob escaped his lips and he wrapped his arms around Kate's waist, burying his face into the crook of her neck, and he sobbed." Warning: This is a sad one ladies and gents. May not be what you expect though.

Would Kate Beckett, homicide detective, kill to save his life?

Rick and Kate become trapped in the elevator...and have a little fun! Rated M. *Updated 06/28/2011* One-shot.

When Alexis falls and bumps her head, Rick and Kate take her to the nearest hospital - Seattle Grace Mercy West.

Five times Richard Castle didn't say 'Good Bye'. And one time he did...

At times it's almost like Rick Castle can read Kate Beckett's mind. But this time, he actually can.

"It means that you think you're this big, tough homicide detective. But in reality, Beckett, you are just a scared, little girl that can't own up to her own feelings. You. Are. A. Coward."

Castle and Beckett find themselves locked in very close quarters.

A writer, a bird, and a tree. No it's not some punchline to a joke, it's a case that takes one writer to depths he's never been before, and tests the bonds formed with people he now calls friends, and partner.

When Castle asks Kate to have a heart-to-heart with his daughter about relationships, Beckett discovers more than he really wanted her to know about himself. COMPLETE. Now broken into chapters for easier reading.

Takes place three months after Countdown. Beckett is still with Josh, but when Castle can no longer stand to see her with him and begins acting distant, will she be willing to do whatever it takes to save their partnership?

Castle has some bad news. What if the season two finale went like this? May be a one-shot or more depending on the reviews : Please R&R. Rated T to be safe.

"Stop it." He says gently. "Stop missing me." She crinkles her nose, giving away her struggles at keeping her tears silenced. "I can't." she whispers as she places her hand upon his cheek. "I don't know how."

What if Kate had decided to take action when Natalie Rhodes threw herself at Castle? Spoilers for 3x11 Nikki Heat episode

Kate Beckett has finally come to realize that she can no longer hide her feelings for Rick Castle.

Castle is shot on a case and Beckett needs to help take care of him when Martha and Alexis can't. Comment and let me know what you think, if you want me to continue or not!

Caskett's date night. Spoilers for 3x19.

We all know that Castle likes to play the clown and this time he tries to pull off the ultimate practical joke on Beckett, aided by Esposito and Ryan.

Set after Setup... Beckett and Castle are stuck in the freezer together. When I began, only the US and Canadian promos were out so that's what I used.

He knows Kate will die first. Countdown companion, oneshot.

It actually kind of hurts when something slaps you so hard in the face.

Lanie talks Castle into letting her set him up on a date with a certain Detective. Nervous does not even begin to explain how he feels. But was the date all Lanie's doing or did she have a little help?

Up until now she had sworn to herself she was content with loneliness. Because no one had been worth the risk.

Beckett is waiting for Castle to come over for their movie night when she opens the door only to find Josh standing on the other side. Emotions run high. What happens?

Castle gets writer's block but when a little birdie calls and tells Beckett, she comes to the rescue.

AU- A few years in the future Castle and Kate are happily married. When Kate's not in bed what does he do? Goes and find her and finds out about something that has been bugging him for 3 days. Summary is CRAP but read if you want to : .

In which Kate Beckett reflects about the events that took place during "Knockdown". One-shot.

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

Castle challenges Beckett to a bet . . . Too bad she has to resort to extremes to win. One-shot. Warning: totally OOC.

Richard Castle likes to believe that there are monsters and aliens out there, waiting to cause chaos. Trouble is that this time, he's right.

Turmoil - a state of great commotion, confusion, or disturbance; tumult; agitation; disquiet; SPOILERS for 3x13.

My second Castle story. I was surprised no one else took the ending of 3XK like this that I have noticed anyway . Well here is my version of the ending of 3XK. Contains minor spoilers. Hope you like it!

Castle is suffering from a case of writer's block when Beckett surprises him with a visit to the batcave.

How can you make judgments on a man you don’t know, Castle?” She speaks, her words dripping with venom. “I’m a writer. It’s my job to size people up.” Casket smut.