"Humans have the potential to build, and to destroy - with the latter being so much easier than the former. For years we can lay the foundation with others, carefully mixing concrete in measured doses, being wary to follow some unknown procedure. But even if we follow every step, every minute detail, the world can crumble and foundations can fall." Based on Madden Night. Complete.

"You can't go back and undo a kiss. Once you've been there, you've been there." Post Countdown.

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.

When detective Ryan stumbles upon a major human trafficking ring, a price is put on his capture- dead or alive. And Esposito will make sure he does whatever it takes to get rid of it. Slash. M/M

Sequel to NOT GOING ANYWHERE; With an unplanned pregnancy, Beckett and Castle start a new chapter in their lives. Together navigating the ups and downs of a new relationship and expectant parenthood. Rated M.

AU ending to Season 3. What happens when everything you thought you were working for is suddenly ripped away? The same thing that led to your success leads to your demise? Beckett is forced to reexamine her priorities. Rating is for safety.

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.

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

It's freaking cold, and Castle and Beckett warm up at his place. Looking for something warm to wear, Beckett finds some interesting stuff in Castle's closet. Fluff with some actual character development. But mostly fluff. COMPLETE

A mysterious substance left at a crime scene leaves two officers dead.

What happens after the last scene of "Cuffed"? Mild spoilers for Episode 4x10. Chapter 10 is up! Story is complete.

If this was what really being in love felt like Kate wasn't sure she was going to survive it. Not like this was news, but obviously something was seriously wrong with her. Winner of FanFic: Best Humor in the 2012 Castle Fan Awards

Castle and Beckett investigate a spate of high profile strangling cases in SoHo, finding themselves wrestling with their feelings for one another along the way. Drama, angst, love and romance. COMPLETE!

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.

Castle gets his revenge on Beckett. Sequel to my earlier fic "Cuffed Castle". Sorry for the long delay in posting this fic. THANK YOU to every one who has left awesome reviews, favourited and alerted my fic, it means a lot to me.

Sequel to Ignition, but you don't need to have read it to understand this. Kate and Rick are trying to take their relationship to the next level, but work always seems to get in their way. Will they overcome the obstacles? Caskett fluff and smut. Enjoy!

During their investigation into the grisly murder of a mysterious loner, Richard Castle vows to show Katherine Beckett how to access her inner child.

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.

Castle narrates a confession of sorts. So does Beckett. Nudged.

After dismantling the dirty bomb, Kate returns to Josh. Castle's and Beckett's partnership/friendship is put to the test. Will it bring them closer than ever, or ruin what they have permanently? The will end up together, don't worry. Kate doesn't get shot

It's Alexis's first Christmas away... Which means Papa Bear's lonely. Add to that a crime of passion, an ill-timed blizzard, a pair of slippy Beckett boots, and the Muppet Movie, and you have... A Very Castle Christmas.

When Alexis discovers a problem between her dad and Beckett, she makes it her job to fix it - With murder, mayhem, and a little mystery along the way. She can do it, after all, she's a Castle. Alexis centered, with quite a bit of Caskett. T to be safe.

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.

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

Beckett hasn't celebrated Christmas in ten years. For Castle, that's too long. A little cheer there, a little humour here, and maybe even some love. COMPLETE

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

Sequel to "A Helping Hand". It's Christmas and Kate receives some unexpected news while Rick's family is visiting.

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

A CONTINUATION OF LOVE, though not necessary to read that first.

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

Secret Santa for TheDanishWriter. When a case keeps the team away from their Christmas plans, Castle uses it as an excuse to spend more time with his friends and the woman he loves.

Rick decides that Kate is going to fall in love with him whether she likes it or not.

Snowed in at La Guardia on Christmas Eve, Castle is determined to make the time as memorable as possible for Kate.

5th in the Numbers Series. Five Years. Five Christmases. Two Lives. One Story. In a city as large as New York it is amazing how two lives could become intertwined so deeply without either person knowing it.

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 little sugar goes a long way, as certain people begin to feel the spirit of christmas.

Sometimes the hardest thing to do is to begin. Follows Tryst. Post Countdown.

"It was essentially the basic Properties of Equality. Her dad was important to Kate; Alexis was important to her Dad; therefore, Alexis was important to Kate." Two-shot, Kate x Alexis family fluff with some Caskett to taste set sometime after 04x07.

Castle and Beckett have been to hell and back together. But when Beckett is kidnapped and tortured and Castle can't do anything but watch from the video feed of a computer screen, can they really make it back?

Give me a thousand nights and I'll tell you a thousand tales. A collection of unrelated oneshots, drabbles and vignettes. Latest update: she can't believe he doesn't remember.

People have breaking points. So do relationships. When an emotional case hits close to home will Castle push his relationship with Beckett too far? Or just far enough? Sequel to Go Home Castle. Rated M for freedom later. Any M chapters will be labeled.

Setup/Countdown timeline. Josh goes to Haiti and Beckett and Castle get a little...cozier. Oneshot.

How long can she go on pretending when he was always standing right there in front of her. This fic is rated T.

Post-Knockout. There will be a new Captain, a tense air and a whole bunch of new and old Caskett feelings that we all love. Romance/Humor/Drama/Hurt/Comfort

A collection of one-shots. Mostly Caskett. Strong T rating.

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.

COMPLETE. All the ways Beckett could say 'I love you too' without saying a word.

Castle catches Beckett with her pants down. A fun, fluffy ending for Cops & Robbers, spoilers for episode 4.07

Season 4, This picks up at the end of Cops & Robbers. I've started with the ending scene of Castle and Beckett having dinner with Martha and Alexis, at the loft. With what unfolded earlier that day, Kate realizes that she's wasting valuable time.

This is my version of how I feel things could/should go. This is my first attempt at writing fan fiction. The story starts 3 months after the shooting of Kate Beckett, and her return to work after a 3 month recovery period. I don't own the characters.

A case at the 12th leads to the capture of the person Beckett cannot live without; with Rick being held by a psychotic sadistic criminal, it's up to Kate to get him out while forced to confront her worst fears. Set in S4. Will continue after the crime.

This will be my Kalexis collection. One-shots of my favorite duo who do not get enough screen time together! Non-romantic. Rated for language in later chapters.

Beckett closes her mother's case. But now she needs to discover how to make a wall crumble

What happens when something life changing happens to Castle without his consent? Will the walls that kept him structured fall to pieces? It's all up to one person. Rated T for future chapters and language. AU.

They've both said it is. Is it really? Are they fooling themselves? Or do either of them really believe the lie?

You asked for it. Sequel to Inherited Traits. COMPLETE

'If only'...what? Canon in the interstices, for Wig257, who didn't get nearly as much Victor Webster as she wanted.

Sometimes all you need is a little liquid courage.

Castle has a plan to take down that wall. After three days, love will rise again. SPOILERS: season 4 premiere. by Sandiane Carter and chezchuckles. 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.

******Chapter 11 now up**** Rick is in danger. Kate finally realizes just how much he means to her. So what does she do to prove it to him. Angsty to begin and but will be all Caskett eventually.

What if Beckett wasn't the one to get shot at Montgomery's funeral? What if Castle pushed her out of the way? Post-Knockout, Multi-chapter.

A look at Castle throughout the seasons. Consider it a peek at the thoughts of the different characters, if you will. Rated T for language and some sexual references. Inspired by "Three Armed Cops and a Writer."

A story co-written many moons ago with Cassie, kbecks41319. It's a break up fic, and Josh is a bit of a creeper in it.

Recovery Kate! discovers some interesting scenes on Castle's laptop as she's holed up in his guest room. One-shot that unfortunately has stretched to two chapters. COMPLETE

Modern medicine can't heal all wounds, and neither can time. Castle helps Beckett accept what can't be changed.

Castle and Beckett, a collection of oneshots and story arcs inspired by Carmina Burana.

In which Kate Beckett shoots at things for no real reason, to Castle's consternation.

What happens at The Old Haunt stays at The Old Haunt.

The journey that is Castle and Beckett to the tune of 'Secrets' by OneRepublic. Multi-Chapter. T for safety, for now, we'll see where it goes! **Chapter 9 now up!**