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.**

"Well, Katherine, you're looking at the newly minted Richard Castle." / AU; a story where Rick and Kate meet in college and go on the journey of their lives. High T for the mention of adult topics; multi-chapter. Now complete.

"You can't prevent a Castle from sleeping with his girl." The sleeping chronicles of the Castle family. #TheCaskettFamily

When you get those rare moments of clarity, those flashes when the universe makes sense, you try desperately to hold on to them. They are the lifeboats for the darker times. A season 4 AU based on the fanvideo by OhChizzz.

The five times people noticed and the one time John did. A collection of oneshots (some short, some longer) raising the issue of Johns endless dilemma of being deemed for Sherlocks' boyfriend. Kind of a 5 1. Beware the fluff!

John and Sherlock attend a party at Greg Lestrade's house one evening. When feelings are revealed and certain facts finally come to light, where will the twilight hours find our favorite consulting detective and his blogger, not to mention the other partygoers? Eventual Johnlock and Mystrade.

A collection of one shots involving Johnlock kisses, almost kisses, awkward kisses or just mere brushes of lips. The mini stories are mostly unrelated.

A strange blue box has appeared in Night Vale... (Doctor Who/WTNV crossover requested by Spookyknight. Featuring Ten and Rose)

Seriously, this just isn't fair. She so rarely has a day off in the middle of the week, and instead of spending it lounging in bed with her, all her delicious nakedness aligned with his, he has to sit through Black Pawn meetings. Happy Birthday, AC!

John and Sherlock one shots. The duo's growing friendship and their interactions between/during series.(Ch.5:Not a machine: 'To John, Sherlock Holmes was many things and an affectionate man was not one of them.')

"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.

Apparently, Sherlock is experimenting on John without his consent. John is going to kill him. Right after he makes a cup of tea. *This covers the same events as Independent Variables, but from John's viewpoint.* Preslash (bordering on slash). Beta'd by percygranger.

Unexpected kisses are the best kind

Started out as one-shots, then I got carried away. Little insights into the daily lives of the Consulting Detective and his Blogger. Maybe some angst and adventurey stuff poured in for good measure.

Nikki Heat's, Natalie Rhodes, was maybe a bit more determined than we all thought and Castle for one is not sure her persistence is a star quality.

The first time is always the hardest, or… is it? There is never a right moment, just right opportunities to grasp. -Set of 7 unrelated one-shots of ways to say 'I Love You'-

A collection of one-shots centered around possessive!Caskett and the slightly mature situations it leads to. Rated for safety.

"Fiction reveals truth that reality obscures"- Ralph Waldo Emerson. A series of unrelated one-shots by prompt. Each (hopefully) written within an hour. More to come! Prompt 7: The couples make a bet on who can go without you-know-what the longest.

co-authored by Kate Christie and chezchuckles, a post-ep piece for Significant Others. Beckett has dinner with Meredith.

"You're supposed to make out on New Year's."

Four years can make a world of difference. AU.

Holiday fic. A chapter a day. Spoilers for all US aired episodes.

John plans a date with his asexual, sociopathic flatmate. All does not run smoothly. Can Sherlock and John make their way through date night. This is fluffy slash for Christmas. Rated T for language, snogging and mild adult references. Now Complete!Merry Christmas!

In which an accidental confession reveals much more than Castle intended. Spoilers for 5x10. Complete.

"You're—you're a horrible person," he decides as he pulls himself into a more dignified position. "Truly horrible." 5x06 Post-Ep.

co-authored by Sandiane Carter and chezchuckles. inspired by the Richard Castle Bucket List on richardcastle dot net; set after 47 Seconds/The Limey. Chapter 9b is Bucket List in Paris, posted separately, and to be read before Chapter 10.

"You can hold my hand anytime, Detective," he rasps, slipping away before she can even muster a half-hearted slap against his arm. She sinks her teeth into her lip, shaking her head at his retreating form. Infuriating man-child. Outtake from 'Murder Most Fowl'. Oneshot. COMPLETE.

It can never be enough, making up for all the time they've missed. She laughs, full and rich, shaking with it and it's infectious. He grins, pressing his forehead against hers as he watches the light fill her face. He lets the backs of his fingers graze her cheek, overwhelmed by her, by this, them-Everything. COMPLETE.

"That's how all my stories end. With someone else dead." :: AU of Tick, Tick, Tick.../Boom!

John finally admits to himself that he's not entirely heterosexual. He isn't entirely sure how Sherlock is going to react to this information, however. John/Sherlock

If she has to hear Maddie talk about her date with Brent Edwards from last night one more time, she's leaving. :: AU :: A prompt from Pau, Queen of Making-Logan-Write-Things-That-Are-Not-Tragic-In-Nature.

Always SPOILERS. Co-authored by Sandiane Carter and chezchuckles. How Kate Beckett and Rick Castle spend their summer.

After nine years of marriage, Rick Castle finally has to get out. But when the daughter of an old friend comes into his life, he starts to find a reason to work for more. AU, Now Complete, with Epilogue.

Sometimes the best things come from a bout of spontaneity.

Of all the possible scenarios that her mind, and even Castle's more twisted mind, had come up with, this was far, far worse. COMPLETE.

When Donovan discovers an old secret John Watson considered long buried - a ten-year old "Men of the Armed Forces" calendar which has John as a very enticing pin-up for August, it might change the way everyone sees the unassuming sidekick, even Sherlock Holmes. Rated M but the plot reasonably concludes before the smut if you prefer PG . Follow my m/m romances at

Oh, she really hopes these aren't more grocery lists of all the ingredients Castle needs for his odd culinary creations. One shot. Complete.

He looked at her in absolute awe. "Is that a yes?" she chuckled. —That Tuesday November 6th, 2012 was a day they would never forget.— ENJOY!

Their footsteps echo in the nearly empty hallways as they make their way to the room that is at once so familiar and yet still feels so strange. Follows "Sweetheart," "The Message," and "The Call." Complete.

"Liquor was medicine for the anger that made them hurt, for the pain of the loss, medicine for tight bellies and choked-up throats." - Ceremony, Leslie Marmon Silko

Early season five. Only one thing could get Kate to return to the 12th. Someone's after Castle.

What was she supposed to do with this information? They had just dumped the information in her lap with brotherly concern and a disconcerting faith that she would know what to do. Katherine Beckett didn't have the faintest idea. Light drama with Caskett, too. NOW COMPLETE

Her first day back in the job, and all she can think about is the man she left at home.

She's letting it go. Slowly but surely she's moving on, because she refuses to allow the darkness of her past to cloud her future. Their future. Spoilers for Always. Sequel to Wake To The Light. Complete.

Castle and Beckett are on a stakeout. Castle is bored, but he has an idea to help pass the time. One-Shot.

She wakes to the sound of soft babbling, the quiet murmur of her stepdaughter's voice, a gentle shushing. Follows "Sweetheart" and "The Message." Complete.

"What she needs is him. Home. Now." :: A 'Coffee Shop' companion.

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.

Because some of us are still reeling from International08's tragically beautiful and heart wrenching "Sweetheart", I thought we could all use a little fluff. Also, a nod to the great Necco/Sweetart War of 2012

Inky blackness covers her vision, and she can't find a way out. Minnie-verse. For Dave-ck and klindsay. Complete.

AU. What happens to Kate Beckett when the Dragon is slain - and she's charged with his murder?

Missing Scenes from Vampire Weekend with Feggin, the fake baby egg . Goes a little AU.

"Love, it is said, is blind, but love is not blind. It is an extra eye, which shows us what is most worthy of regard. To see the best is to see most clearly, and it is the lover's privilege." -J.M. Barrie. One shot. Complete.

Updated Summary - Lies, Love and Life. Had to update as Ryan's wedding seemed so very long ago and it was only a catalyst for acknowledging the truth.

When Castle injures himself in her world, necessity dictates Kate Beckett steps into his. Fluff. T for absolute safety.

The title says it all. Co-authored by Sandiane Carter and chezchuckles. Spoilers for season four, but as you will see, quite a lot of it is. . .missing.

"Moving on is never easy." :: To the girl who equals champagne, Carrs, and airplanes in my mind as she closes the book on high school and packs up her blazers to take college by storm.

Early Season 5. Beckett is a little disturbed at how well Castle is following her rules. Post-Always.

"Maybe I need you the way that big moon needs that open sea." For AC, Happy Birthday.

The stakes are high, the water's rough, but this love is ours. For liviafan1. One shot. Complete.

On January 9, 1999 Johanna Beckett was murdered. In 2009 Detective Kate Beckett meets Rick Castle. But what happened in between? How did Kate become the person that Castle fell in love with? Ten years, one story.

Rick joins Kate on her day off to go shopping. What fun times will our favorite duo have? What trouble will they get into? Read to find out! Rated T. *Updated 05/19/2012* Final chapter is now up!

Moments we'd like to see when Caskett finally happens. A love story, told in scenes.

Beckett and Castle never seem to deal with it because they're so busy being in danger. So Lanie figured there is no time like the present.NOW COMPLETE.

It's not a joke, or a catastrophe, or even Castle that brings them together. Somehow, like the punch line of a bad joke, it's Mother's Day that does it.

Happy Mother's Day!

AU. What happens when two people, who are perfect for each other, meet in exactly the right place at the completely wrong time? For literature professor Katherine Beckett and writer Richard Castle, only time will tell. COMPLETE.

It's been a battle since night number one. :: Mildly post-Always.

Esposito said pancakes are an edible way to say, "Thank you so much for last night." Kate's not sure they could ever say enough.

Based on 47 Seconds Promo. Castle needs to confront Beckett after Gates talks with him.

She cuts as imposing a figure here leaning against his desk as she does in her office, as she did on that rooftop. For klindsay. One shot. Complete.

Revised: Kate made the first move, now they're together, but Kate's been sick, Castle's by her side, past lives are shared, Both secrets are out-So, now what happens-Enjoy, this part of their story is NOW COMPLETE, Maybe they will return in a sequel

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

SPOILERS for Headhunters. "She's a little girl, she's a tigress, and she's a warrior. She's insecure and she's indomitable. She's everything." -Stana Katic on Kate Beckett, Parade Magazine March 16, 2012

Broken hearts heal. She knows that it will hurt for a while but that the pain will lessen with time. What she's not sure of is whether they can repair everything else they used to have together. Alternate ending for 4x22. Complete.

Silence greets him as he pulls the key from the lock, pushing the door open. For Dave-ck. Complete.

Beckett is waiting for Castle at the precinct when she gets a call from Alexis and finds herself rushing over to the hospital, after Castle has been involved in a car accident.

She's still full of surprises, even if it takes an unfortunate turn of events to reveal her secrets :: A 'Coffee Shop' companion.

John and Sherlock are the same as they have always been. Right? So why is John suddenly thinking Sherlock is handsome? Eventual Johnlock with some huge twists and turns before they can reach happiness. Rated K plus because I'm paranoid.

The story of each and every one of those one hundred coffees that Kate owes Rick. Castle/Beckett. Now COMPLETE. Spoilers now include "Undead Again" in the EPILOGUE/START OF SEQUEL, which is what I just added. Fluff, angst, reality.

What's left to hold onto but them? *Spoilers and Promo for Always.*

While they work on a new case, Alexis' recent involvement with the twelfth becomes the catalyst for members of the team and the Castle family to view one another in a new light. New cases, romance, family and the twelfth.

for dtrekker - Happy Birthday. also, it's not what you think.

There's a moment of silence and then he speaks, his voice both soft and resolute. "I'll meet you there." Spoilers for 4x22 and 4x23. Complete.

Martha bit her lip and looked at Beckett sadly. "Tell me Detective..." She asked wearily. "Do you think it's possible for a six year old boy to fall in love?"

'when grief weighs you down like your own flesh, only more of it, an obesity of grief, you think, how can a body withstand this'

A sequel to "A Discourse on Ducks." Wherein a much-needed conversation takes place. Handcuffs may or may not be involved. Oneshot.

This story was written for the 2012 Castle Fan Awards. Under the A9 'Story written for the awards' category. Topic: "Castle & Beckett stuck in an empty room with a radio, a cat, a sharpie and a single cup of coffee"

How did you destroy a man's entire life? Erase everything he'd thought he'd known? It couldn't be easy to have some of your most basic assumptions about your life thrown into question. AU. Alexis comes to Beckett with some interesting news.

Every girl loves to be swept off her feet. :: A 'Coffee Shop' companion.

For ColieMacKenzie on a cold day. Pure fluff in the Minnie-verse. One shot. Complete.

for cartographical, because she will be in a boring meeting. no spoilers. just fun.

She turns on her monitor, and that's when she notices it. It's very well hidden, and it's an elephant, hiding between her other elephants. It's from Castle. Caskett. One-shot.

Oneshot. Caskett. Rick tries to impress Kate with a card trick. But does he have something else up his sleeve besides a simple sleight of hand?

He doesn't know what to do with all the left over emotion. Anger and relief. Sheer joy and terrible, aching fear. Season Three AU. Complete.

Exes, LDRs, and Subtlety: Richard Castle could learn a little bit about all three. Late season 4. Newly established relationship between Castle and Beckett.

"I'm pretty sure she's under the impression that you're angry with her." Takes place in "Headhunters" timeline, but only tiny synopsis spoilers. *Chapter 3 up now. *Now M-Rated.

"Give you my sleep?" she asks a minute later, as though the thought had to slog through water to come out. "Stealing," she sighs. Tumblr prompt: "Can't sleep? Me either. Let's can't sleep together."

Tumblr prompt: "Can't sleep? Me either. Let's can't sleep together." One shot. Complete.

Solving murders is hard enough. It's even harder when the victim is one of their own.

Tumblr prompt from KC and twistymaven. Set a month or so after Kill Shot.

If you are a dreamer, come in. Minnie-verse. One shot. Complete.

When the frustration becomes too much it might take a little interference to get Castle and Beckett back on track.

Carefully she flips open the worn cover of At Dusk We Die, her fingers smoothing over the yellowed, dog-eared pages. One shot. Complete.

He wakes to the smell of bacon. One shot. Complete.

Sometime in the future. Has nothing, absolutely NOTHING, to do with secrets. I'm tired of secrets, aren't you?

noun; clever or subtle repartee; verbal wit. One shot. Complete.

Perhaps Sherlock and John didn't become intimate suddenly after a breathless row or in the euphoria of solving a case. Perhaps it was after a gradual series of unlikely events during a particularly hot summer...

This was not normal. This was SO not normal. Oneshot. Completely unrelated to current run of events in Castle canon.

A game of Scrabble leaves everyone a winner! A fun and sweet Caskett one shot. AU

Because I like Detective Inspector Colin Hunt and would hate to feel obliged to hate him because he became a third wheel. Post "The Limey." Beckett/Hunt FRIENDSHIP fic.

He sees it happening again right before his eyes, and this time it's all his fault. Based on promo for "Headhunters," but mostly conjecture.

She didn't really know that the watch meant so much to her until she realized she meant so much to him. Post-"Knockout".

Alternate title: "I think I love you." Kate is haunted by a bad 70's song; realizations and confessions ensue. Caskett.

She wakes to find him writing. One shot. Complete.

An unexpected gift. One shot, though it's really a sequel to Shock. Complete.

Castle overhears Kate being asked out on a date by another man. Oneshot. Post 47 Seconds and SPOILERS for The Limey.

She slides down to the floor, curling her arms around her legs, her cheek resting on top of her knees. She is not leaving until he tells her what the hell is going on with him.

Normalcy is something we all thrive off of. Initiating change is necessary, but letting go can be hard. Future fic.

This isn't how it was supposed to happen. One shot. Complete.

Someone intervenes in a very sweet way. This is a special birthday present for KimmiesJoy, cowritten by me and 4EverCaskett. No smut yeah, weird I know.

Kate should really watch her mouth, as what she said to Castle on the day of Ryan's wedding comes true, only in a way neither of them expected. Expect murder, plenty of funny situations and, of course, more relationship development. Post 4x17 AU.

It's the end of the world as we know it. COMPLETE.

He's hurt; she thinks she can help. Takes place some time during S4, after Cuffed. Happy unbirthday, Laura! I love you.

Kate Beckett was twenty-six when the biggest accident in her life occurred. Five years later, the biggest miracle happens. AU.

She seems to realise her mistake the moment the words leave her lips.

Sherlock and John decide to fend off boredom with a night of heavy drinking.

How many frogs, or consulting detectives, do you have to kiss before you find your Prince Charming? How far can two straight men in love push the definition of Platonic? Sequel to 'In Praise of Plato'.

Castle and Kate make a Christmas party bet at Remy's. Christmas Castle/Beckett fluff. Now COMPLETE!

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

Ryan and Esposito catch Castle and Beckett in the break room and for once they're actually interrupting. ONE-SHOT.

Oh dear. No one had prepared her for something like this. A Castle one-shot.

One chilly weekend in December, Kate Beckett starts owing up to her coffee debt – and gets more than she bargained for. Two-Shot. Rating for some innuendo - Castle style.

Sequel to Never Let Me Go. Castle meets his father. "He couldn't move. The cool glass and Kate's warmth against his side were the only things grounding him. 'I don't want to do this, Kate.'"

In a hypothetical future, Rick realizes that it's not the ghosts that choose to stick around. It's the people left behind who can't bear to let them go. Caskett, family!fic. Warning: Terribly sad, character death. Just… give it a shot. Now complete.

A writer, a detective, and her cat ring in the new year. A sequel to "Fluff." Yes, you should probably read that first. COMPLETE.

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

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

Rick and Kate enjoy some quality time together at Rick's loft after a long and grueling case. Rated T just in case. *Updated 12/31/2011* One-shot.

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

Or, four times Sherlock Holmes tried to propose to John Watson, one time he succeeded. Sherlock thinks he's a failure, John is confused, Mrs. Hudson and Lestrade give some bad advice, and Mummy saves the day. All in a lovely, fuffy holiday theme.

Sometimes four letters is all it takes. Rating is for safety in case future chapters take their own direction.

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.

John is unexpectedly invited to share Christmas with Sherlock's family. But the seasonal celebrations bring back difficult memories for them both. This is my attempt to understand something of the damage that binds these two men together.

In which Sherlock discovers romantic movies, candle light and dancing, and decides to try out his new knowledge on John. Just a bit of gratuitous fluff. Now complete. The much-promised smutty ending will follow as a separate story.

Spoilers for Cuffed. When Rick needs her, the wall finally comes down.

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.

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

When Kate Beckett went to get her book signed by Richard Castle, she never imagined that she'd end up meeting his daughter, much less offering to babysit for the afternoon. AU.

The case is closed, but Beckett isn't heading home. Instead, she grabs some girltalk with Lanie. Have mercy. ONESHOT, post-4x08, "Heartbreak Hotel," contains SPOILERS for 4x08, plus mild spoilers for 4x06, "Demons." Hints at both Esplanie and Caskett.

Post-ep piece for 'Demons'. Ohh, you know the scene.

"Everything was going great. As close to perfect as she thought possible." Follow up to Come Around to Me. Don't need to read it, but I wouldn't hate it if you did.

She normally spends the day alone. He doesn't let her.

"The best thing about hot cocoa: It always comes with a story." AU. This is pure fluff that will hopefully leave you with a smile on your face that will make your friends look at you like WTF?

Secrets are shared and kept between a writer, a cop, and their team. Chapter Seven is rated M.

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!

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

The second she had seen Castle with that awful green and white rope around his neck she had decided to stop running. She didn't want to fight him anymore. She no longer wanted to ignore the words he thinks she doesn't remember. Mid Season 4.

It's midsummer in the Hamptons. Fluffy one-shot.

Rick Castle, who kept her from freezing to death and held her hand in front of a bomb, prepared to die with her, wasn't who she was going home with. Kate's night after the end of Countdown.

"The best you can hope for is to find a place to make your stand. And if you're very lucky, you find someone willing to stand with you." As Kate recovers, she begins to realize the importance of Montgomery's words, both on the job and in life. Spoilers for Knockout. Complete.

This is a T-RATED version of my story "Reservations". It is exactly the same, but without the mature content! It's 2012 and Castle and Beckett are attending Detective Ryan's wedding. Love is in the air... will our favorite couple add to the romance?

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.

They thought this was his most remarkable dedication yet. But he didn't write it for them. He wrote it for her, and she would be the only one who'd never get to see it. One-shot, terribly sad, spoilers, major character death. But... give it a chance.

Previously Titled 'Four Walls': Castle and Becket head north, revisit the past, and build on the future. Set post 'Boom'

Sherlock drags John along to Christmas dinner with Mycroft and Mummy And "Anthea", too . Over the course of the evening, John realises that everyone in the room - apart from him - seems to think that he and Sherlock are a couple. Shenanigans ensue.