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The Day Everything Changed. by Castlefan6. Authors Note: Chapters 1-4 are loosely based on works of Courtesy of Muse of Apollo rewritten with permission. End of Season 2 AU, Everything Changes when Beckett leaves with Demming, Castle has had enough, Original concept based on abandoned story by Matt, Muse of Apollo. Rated M. Lanie Parish jumps into her car and makes a mad dash to Kate Beckett's apartment. The entire drive has this fireball thinking of all kinds of problems that might be happening between Rick and Kate. When she pulls in front of Beckett's place she sees Castle's Ferrari parked out front. Lanie rushes up to Kate's floor.Jim just nodded solemnly seeing Lanie's distress and taking it for all he wanted to know. Martha stepped up and rubbed Jim's arm. "We should sit," she said softly. "Let's go clean up," Lanie said to Castle looking at their bloody hands. Shortly after they returned from the rest room, a young resident came out.Enough Is Enough By: TankW1. An AU story set at the end of season 2 when Castle had to deal with the Demming Debacle. Castle finally says enough is enough. Rated: Fiction T - English - Drama - Rick C., Kate B., T. Demming - Words: 3,509 - Reviews: 19 - Favs: 31 - Follows: 17 - Published: Sep 4, 2021 - Status: Complete - id: 13950822. + -.South Korean startup Kakao Entertainment announced today it has acquired Wuxiaworld, an Asia fantasy fiction platform, via its serialized fiction app subsidiary Radish to bolster t...

Castle - The Bucket List - Chapter 1. Rick Castle looked up from his laptop, having just put the finishing touches on a fifth Nikki Heat novel, still amazed that he'd managed to finish two stories in the three months since the last book had been released. Glancing at the Gumby & Pokey calendar that hung on the wall across from him, he smiled ... Chapter 1. As her slow trudge down the hallway reduced to a shuffle, Kate Beckett finally came to a full stop just a few feet from the door leading into her parent's apartment. She let her bag drop down off her shoulder and fall to the ground before bringing up both hands to cover her face. Nothing in the world could ease the throbbing ache in ...Maybe tomorrow she'd grow a pair and ask him to come over. Maybe tomorrow they'd talk it all out and come to some sort of solution. Maybe tomorrow she'd tell him she loves him. But for now, she tossed her phone aside and pulled out her tequila bottle, because all she wanted to feel was numb. Numb was better than a broken heart.Then Came Love Chapter 1, a castle fanfic | FanFiction. Then Came Love By: bingblot. Kate had never planned to see him again but now, she would have to see him. She had …Chapter 12. When Steele and Castle arrived they could hear the roar of an apparently very good time coming from inside the bar. The Old Haunt was packed with people; more than Castle had ever seen at one time since he had purchased it. As he made his way to the center of the room and eye of the party storm, he noticed that a very large number ...That stairwell was the only way to get to the morgue. She took a deep breath and plowed through the happy couple. She tried not to let him see her face. He couldn't see that she was crying. If he was over her than she'd have to move on too. Kate plowed through the doors to the morgue and just broke down.NEW YORK, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Newmark has raised $500 million for a programmatic joint venture ('the Venture') between a global real es... NEW YORK, March 14, 2023 /PRNe...Nine months later a baby boy arrives at Castle's loft. "Evening, Miss Rodgers," The receptionist Isabelle said to Martha with a warm smile. "Evening darling." Martha responded as she walked towards the lift. "Miss Rodgers, Something was left for your loft while you were out." Martha stopped in her tracks and walked towards the front …

Chapter One. Day One. Maya Santore's Apartment. Richard Castle heard the shuffle of footsteps coming from the outer room. Thinking it might be the same ones that killed Maya and trashed her apartment he grabbed her gun from off the nightstand and moved into the dark recess of her bedroom.Cross-Posted on FanFiction.Net; Castle Ficathon Winter 2023; Summary. She was only there to help her Aunt Theresa while her Uncle Herb recovered from a mild heart attack. …Final Heat by Oldest Man. Chapter 1. Castle is writing in his study and has finally decided exactly how to end the story. Coming to the Hamptons was a great idea he'd had and the words had flowed from his fingertips as easily and the whiskey flowed down his throat. He'd finally broken his writer's block. Or actually, Beckett had done it for him. Mystery. Detective Kate Beckett and her team are thrust into a high stress investigation following the brutal murder of Officer Jackson Ryder and the mysterious disappearance of Detective Emma Sinclair. When Castle suddenly goes missing, the stakes skyrocket, throwing the team into a frenzied rush to find their friend. Monthly Fic Lists Castle Fics Published in: • August 2014 • September 2014 • October 2014 • November 2014 • December 2014 • January 2015 • February 2015 • March 2015 • April …

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The primary residents of European castles during the Middle Ages were the lord and lady of the realm. These might be royalty or simply the liege lords of the district where the cas...Summary: Castle has enough when Beckett compares him to Dr. Motorcycle Boy. NOT FOR BECKETT LOVERS. Disclaimer: I do not own Castle Warnings: My stories are NOT FOR BECKETT LOVERS. I am not bashing her, but I am discussing her flaws and hurtful actions that were not discussed on the show.Castle Fanfiction. Episode List. Click on an episode for all fic related to it. Season 1 | Season 2 | Season 3 | Season 4 | Season 5 | Season 6 | Season 7 | Season 8 |. Flowers …The loft was draped in soft morning sun, and eerily quiet as she flipped on Castle's ridiculously expensive coffee machine. Even after half a cup of premium caffeine Kate still couldn't shake that feeling. It was sitting heavy in her stomach. She frowned, brows furrowing, mind searching for some reason.Lanie Parish jumps into her car and makes a mad dash to Kate Beckett's apartment. The entire drive has this fireball thinking of all kinds of problems that might be happening between Rick and Kate. When she pulls in front of Beckett's place she sees Castle's Ferrari parked out front. Lanie rushes up to Kate's floor.

Castle Fanfiction. Episode List. Click on an episode for all fic related to it. Season 1 | Season 2 | Season 3 | Season 4 | Season 5 | Season 6 | Season 7 | Season 8 |. Flowers For Your Grave. Nanny McDead. Hedge Fund Homeboys. Hell Hath No Fury. A Chill Goes Through her Veins. Always Buy Retail. Home is Where the Heart Stops. Ghosts.Castle Fanfiction. Episode List. Click on an episode for all fic related to it. Season 1 | Season 2 | Season 3 | Season 4 | Season 5 | Season 6 | Season 7 | Season 8 |. Flowers …Kate pointed at the triangle that Castle had bought weeks earlier as some sort of new age home security system. She felt like the device hated her. Was jealous of her even, which she knew was ridiculous. "Lucy, quiet," Castle ordered the device. "As you wish, Rick," Lucy said before going into silent mode. It was a quarter to six when Castle, sporting a formal tuxedo, with a crisp white shirt and a full Windsor knotted tie strolled out of his room. Accompanied by his daughter, who looked stunning in a royal blue, tight-fitting evening gown, Richard Castle looked the part; successful, rich, handsome, and carefree. 7:05am Tuesday, 12th Precinct. Beckett walked quietly across the bull-pit, the air sill and quiet. Reaching her desk, she immediately noticed a bottle of water on the edge, right where Castle usually placed his coffee of a morning. Frowning, she did a quick inventory, and found nothing else out of place.Dec 24, 2019 · Chapter 1. Outside New York Bookstore, Kate's first week back from Medical Leave. With that, she turned and marched to the park across the street to the swings that are empty at this time of day. She never turned back to see if he followed, just assuming Castle would be Castle and so happy to see her he would follow her blindly. Castle believes that Kate's still in a relationship. The ball's in her court now. Castle season 2 finale: Kate had just broken up with her boyfriend in the precinct hallways. No one had seen or heard anything, that's at least what she thought. She headed to the bathroom as Lanie approached her.Dec 13, 2015 · Indelible. December 13, 2015. "Hey." Castle lifted his head, a smile bursting from his lips, crinkling the corners of his eyes as his wife walked into the room. Her hair was still damp from their shower, dark waves falling around her shoulders. Castle seems to be facing rough edges in his life. All changes when he rescues a woman from two men trying to attack her. Castle realizes the woman has also had a rough life and decides to get to know her better. Rated for language and a brief violence involving a sexual assault.Title: Retaliation Characters/Pairings: Castle/Beckett Rating: K+ Warnings/Spoilers: Minor violence Disclaimer: Don't own anything, anyone or anyplace. "Castle!" "Bro!" Ryan and Esposito came around the corner and ran toward Castle. Richard Castle, the celebrated writer, the charming playboy, the famous bon vivant was trying to kill a man with his bare …OM. Yes You Did by Oldest Man. He couldn't feel his feet. He couldn't feel his ears or fingers or his face. His eyelids were drooping and it hurt – really fucking hurt – to even move his eyes. "Castle, I wanted you to know how much I lo – " She seemed to slip away at that exact moment.Rated: Fiction T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 207 - Words: 973,814 - Reviews: 3,268 - Favs: 445 - Follows: 565 - Updated: Dec 8, 2020 - Published: Aug 20, 2016 - …

Or, perhaps at the very right time. Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,857 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 37 - Follows: 12 - Published: Aug 24, 2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete. ShutUpAndPull is a fanfiction author that has written 66 stories for Castle, and Absentia.

Castle was silent for a long while. In all honesty, he knew he was in love with her. Had been for months now. It was why he accepted being in a Friends with Benefits type relationship in the first place. He had hoped that it would lead to something more. Apparently, those hopes were in vain. She felt nothing.The paramedics, Lanie, her father all crouched in the grass beside the grave, flowers crushed and scattered. He's crying. He's crying; her hat is crushed. He eases his hand, smooths it, a smear of blood across the brim and he catches himself on his knees, hunched over, sucking in breaths that won't come. "Castle!"Finding Her 'Perfect' By: FanficwriterGHC. Kate questions her relationship with Josh. Castle answers her questions about his marriages. And somewhere in between, Kate realizes that sometimes you just have to look at what's in front of you. Rated: Fiction K - English - Friendship/Romance - Kate B., Rick C. - Chapters: 2 - Words: 5,356 - Reviews ...That stairwell was the only way to get to the morgue. She took a deep breath and plowed through the happy couple. She tried not to let him see her face. He couldn't see that she was crying. If he was over her than she'd have to move on too. Kate plowed through the doors to the morgue and just broke down. Disclaimer: All things "Castle" belong to the powers that be at ABC & Co. Author's Note: Back with another Caskett story, starting in the summer just before the start of S2. Enjoy. Then Came Love. Chapter 1. Kate was not having a good day. For that matter, she had not had a good week or even a good couple of months. Not since—she cut off the ... This is the most conversation, he had every had with a woman. She talked about things, that were very bad to him. That, most women wouldn't talk about. Some of …As the elevator doors are closing, she removes the cap and glasses. Castles apartment: Rick hears the knock on the door, putting down his spoon into the plate with the porridge. He stands up and with a grin he starts toward the door nearly falling over an empty bottle of champagne. 'Changed your mind, pumpkin', he states.Holding on to you. Together we'll never fall. 'Cause we are unbreakable. Lyrics by Hedley. Chapter One: All this doubt in my head. June 2013. She feels like a fraud for living here – even as she knows only too well that she cannot leave. If he's ever going to come home again – this is the place he'll come too.He wouldn't want to deprive the fine ladies of New York City of his services any longer than necessary. Satisfied, Demming rolled over and fell fast asleep. Castle looked into his glass of scotch, and sighed. He'd managed to bang out a couple of chapters of the latest Heat book, but was unhappy with the tone and content. Lanie left the bar first, and Castle ordered another drink as he began to make a few calls. After another 10 minutes, he threw some bills on the table and walked out of the bar, whistling. Yes, this was going to be supremely awesome. He just hoped that Kate came to that realization before she ended up killing him.

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Castle stops dead, raises his eyebrows as he watches his partner continue walking towards the crime scene, stunned by her agreement to spend time alone with him, in his home, watching movies after his little girl graduates. Keeping him company, as if they're…. Kate stops, and turns to look back at him when he doesn't follow.Mercy Street By: Dethwalker. Spoilers for Season 1 Rick has been shot by someone claiming that he is Derek Storm. Next in his sights are Alexis, Martha and Kate. Rated: Fiction T - English - Crime/Romance - Rick C., Kate B. - Chapters: 30 - Words: 33,313 - Reviews: 190 - Favs: 173 - Follows: 77 - Updated: Sep 21, 2009 - Published: Jun 15, …A/N: This story is set post 3x24, Knockout, and follows the idea that Castle never returned to the precinct after Beckett's shooting. He isn't looking where he's going, staring at the passing cobblestones beneath his feet, allowing his mind to wander, going over the trivial things he needs to do in his head. Eat something, shower, sleep.Then Came Love Chapter 1, a castle fanfic | FanFiction. Then Came Love By: bingblot. Kate had never planned to see him again but now, she would have to see him. She had …After a moment she manages to roll herself off, feeling him slip out of her, the sensation making her gasp again and shudder against the cool sheets. They lie quietly side-by-side for a few minutes, taking slow, deep breaths. But then Castle rolls toward her, braces himself up on one elbow, looking down at her.Of her lies and secrets, of the accusing looks from Lanie, Ryan and Esposito, sure that he was the reason for her moving out and strange behavior. Hell, even his mother and daughter seemed to take her side without knowing why and that hurt more than anything. Richard Castle, the three time loser, would cease to exist.She watched him carefully as he approached, then blinked as he detoured to the murder board without even coming to say hello. She stood up after a moment, and walked over to stand by his side. "Morning, Castle," she said carefully. "Beckett," he replied, and she almost winced. He had that same flat, lifeless tone.Heat Loss By: ashleezak. Art draws many admirers, but when Castle gets in over his head, he discovers that his art attracts a different kind of admirer. The dangerous kind. Very mild Beckett/Castle, rated for some language. Rated: Fiction T - English - Drama/Mystery - Chapters: 10 - Words: 19,363 - Reviews: 49 - Favs: 63 - Follows: 36 - Updated ...A/N: Hi, everyone! I've had a few different Castle stories going around in my head for a few months now. This is the second one I've gotten down onto paper, but the first one I've actually published. I hope you enjoy it! Critiques are always welcome, and as a disclaimer: Castle is owned by ABC. x-o-x-o-x-o-x-o-x-o-x-o-x-oI don't own Castle; I use the characters for amusement purposes only, except the ones I create. Also, we take liberties with the timeline from Canon and use events to make this a more believable fiction, thanks. Thanks to reader pmt0622 for the prompt below: Still waiting for an AU where Serena comes back into Rick's life once Kate has left Rick. Castle and all the characters are the property of Andrew Marlowe and ABC. Characters in this story, not part of the show are my own. For entertainment purposes only. Chapter One: I'm Done. After Kate Beckett's rant, Richard Castle walked out of her apartment, through with her. ….

AU: Three years after Richard Castle's fiery car crash, he hasn't been found. He is presumed dead, leaving Kate Beckett at a personal cross roads. At Least I Got a Goodbye. Note: AU set after the season 6 finale. Three years had passed since Richard Castle's accident. Three years with no body, no answers. Kate Beckett held out as long …Kate shakes her head from the memory of the drama and moves toward the sound of her phone, the buzz makes her heart race. Even though she's been in New York for a week, she's still looking over her shoulder. Because she knows better. Nothing can ever be easy in the downward spiral that her life has become.Dead to the World By: leuska. For months she's been gone. Months in which Castle's been forced to believe that Kate Beckett was dead. Eight full months in which he's missed her, craved her, mourned her. Now she's standing on his doorstep, two coffees in slightly shaking hands and Castle's world collapses. Direct spoilers for 4x23 Always, but ... Second Chance. The little going away party the team planned for Castle was going well. The easy repartee with the others was fun; and it made him feel that, in spite of the teasing, his work there had been valued and appreciated, and that he had been a welcomed part of their group. The only thing that hadn't felt enjoyable about his closing ... The handsome doctor asked as he tucked a stray lock behind her ear and loosened his hold on her. "Sure," she replied. "Just let me get my things and say goodnight to the boys." Josh released her then and she leaned back into the room where Esposito, Ryan, and the Captain still sat talking and nursing their drinks. So, on to the story: Chapter 1: "You know, it's nice to do this without trying to book a suspect," Castle whispered in her ear as they twirled around again, moving fluidly to the soft music, even as other couples kept to a gentle sway. "Has it's charms," Kate replied with a small smile, shifting closer to 'avoid' being hit by Jenny's Aunt and ...Title: Like Midnight. Summary: The call about the body came from Lanie, at four in the morning, on her day off. Lanie never called her about bodies. Notes: This story is set in the third season sometime after 3XK. If you haven't seen that episode, you might have some moments of confusion. Also, please be aware that this is probably going to be ...She took the larger man's length into her mouth as well, hollowing her cheeks as her tongue worked his shaft. It doesn’t take long for him to cum as well. Beckett’s eyes grew wide in surprise as her fingers brought her to her own orgasm. She couldn't believe it.Castle's face sobered just as rapidly. "Yeah, I guess." She forced herself to smile at him. They sat, staring at one another, for several minutes until the sound of footsteps startled the pair. Curious, Kate looked around, but, finding nothing, returned to Castle's gaze. "Thanks, Rick. And I mean that." Castle fan fiction, Castle and Beckett share an evening at her mother's fundraiser. Castle stood outside Kate Beckett's door, wearing his Armani tuxedo, waiting for her to answer. When she opened the door, he was completely at a loss for words. Kate wore a floor length, strapless, form fitting gown, which had been hand beaded in silver., Gone. Chapter One. How far can you travel to find what is gone? AU after Boom (2x18). Rick rounds the corner of the loft's staircase, the sudden thump to his chest causing him to step back, and he extends both arms, catches a hold of the wall he's run into. Except, well, it isn't a wall, and he grins down at Beckett., Castle Learning Online’s products don’t come with ready-made answer keys, but they do provide instant feedback and answers once the student has gone through an assignment., When she came out she saw Martha in the kitchen while Castle was talking quietly to Alexis who seemed to be holding her head in her hands. She noticed her leather jacket hanging from a chair and it was still wet when she touched it. She just hoped that the dry cleaner could salvage it, she really liked that jacket. , It was the shaken 10-year-old boy who had called for an ambulance to help his battered mother. Since that night, the one form of physical contact that Richard Castle would not tolerate was a man striking a woman. Castle released his daughter and she took a step back. He turned to face his mother., Castle and Beckett share an evening at her mother's fundraiser. Castle stood outside Kate Beckett's door, wearing his Armani tuxedo, waiting for her to answer. When she opened the door, he was completely at a loss for words. Kate wore a floor length, strapless, form fitting gown, which had been hand beaded in silver., Edinburgh Castle is one of the most iconic landmarks in Scotland, attracting thousands of visitors each year. If you’re planning a trip to this historic site, it’s essential to und..., Lanie left the bar first, and Castle ordered another drink as he began to make a few calls. After another 10 minutes, he threw some bills on the table and walked out of the bar, whistling. Yes, this was going to be supremely awesome. He just hoped that Kate came to that realization before she ended up killing him., When it comes to reading, we may be assuming that reading for knowledge is the best reason to pick up a book. Research, however, suggests that reading fiction may provide far more ..., 1. Secrets Safe With Me 2. The Good, the Bad, and the Baby 3. Let's Make Love 4. Invitations. So this is a one-shot piece because this idea popped into my head …, Set near the end of S2, Castle has a confrontation with Demming before leaving the 12th. After some confusion and investigation, the team learns that there is …, Castle and all the characters are the property of Andrew Marlowe and ABC. Characters in this story, not part of the show are my own. For entertainment purposes only. Chapter One: I'm Done. After Kate Beckett's rant, Richard Castle walked out of …, Prologue. The sleek black car drew up outside the classic brownstone building and Richard Castle heaved himself wearily from the back door, his tired eyes shielded from the late evening sun by dark shades. The driver immediately jumped out popping the trunk. "Would you like me to bring these up for you Sir?", Everything is bigger in China. Everything is bigger in China. This ice castle—or, ice bank fortress—is perhaps the most spectacular entrant in the 30th annual International Ice and..., Looking to up your culinary skills? Perhaps you've gotten into a cooking rut and want to spice up your dinners? According to neuroscientist and nutrition and food blogger Dr. Darya..., Jan 16, 2015 · Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 55,555 - Reviews: 7 - Favs: 39 - Follows: 22 - Published: Nov 23, 2020 - Complete. Coming Out or Going In reviews. From a fan prompt (Castle was lent out to Robbery temporarily to work cold cases while Demming is on suspension. , Dec 30, 2023 · An hour passed, sitting on the edge of his mother's bed. And when she was finally up to speed on the life she'd missed out on, he finally saw something crack in her face. A frown. Eyes red-rimmed but still, Martha had eventually quietly asked Castle to leave her be. She needed to process, she'd said. , Cross-Posted on FanFiction.Net; Castle Ficathon Winter 2023; Summary. She was only there to help her Aunt Theresa while her Uncle Herb recovered from a mild heart attack. …, Or, perhaps at the very right time. Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,857 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 37 - Follows: 12 - Published: Aug 24, 2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete. ShutUpAndPull is a fanfiction author that has written 66 stories for Castle, and Absentia., Josh who had been standing back watching this unfold, decided that he'd seen enough. He wasn't about to let Castle enjoy this anymore than was necessary. "Come on baby, I've got to take you home." Josh tried to pick her up but Beckett ended up grabbing a fistful of Castle's shirt making it impossible., This was based on Fembot77's Prompt: Castle, St. Peter, Choices. Location: Pearly Gates. It was about to expire from its 90-minute time limit on so I did a few fixes that needed doing anyway. Part 1: Pearly Gates. Let it go and so fade away... I'm wide awake, I'm wide awake. Wide awake, I'm not sleeping..., This fic is being dedicated to a new reader, Shannon, AKA Grimmich. A New Beginning. by Castlefan6. Authors Note: Totally AU; Beckett and Castle have moved past the case of Kyle Jennings and the Zombies, had the difficult conversation only to bring huge disappointment to one member of our couple. NOTE Dates have been adjusted to make …, A fistful of Castles By: Pegship. Post-"Crossfire". Castle and Beckett are rushed to the hospital, and Beckett is trying to get news of Castle's condition as she fades in and out of consciousness. In between moments of lucidity, she dreams...and so does Castle. My mini-ficathon entry for the 2016 Summer Castle Ficathon., Moments In Time. Chapter 1. Johanna Beckett paused at the entrance to the alley way. Gazing into the alley she found that it was not very well lit. There were only a couple of street lights providing some illumination. Most of the alley was cloaked in darkness. She could not help but wonder if this was the right place., Castle runs swiftly through the park as the dark sedan that just kidnapped Beckett nears an intersection. Castle's eyes follow the sedan, his eyes tracing the outline of the driver as he makes his way down the street. He takes a few more long strides until he skids himself to a stop in the grass behind a park bench., Gulping down mouthfuls of air, by instinct she reaches into the lowest drawer and pushes back the apparently haphazard papers and locates by touch the cool, slim, reassuring object. Checking once more that the door is shut and the blind down, she pulls forth the silver flask. It's masculine but not exclusively so., Castle Fanfiction. A database blog for all the amazing Castle fanfics out there! *Not regularly posting* Lists Tags Episodes Prompts Blog Twitter., Ranger Coarly waved them off and ordered them to return to the camp in three hours with enough firewood for the upcoming days. The twenty people found their …, Joined Aug 1, 2013, id: 4957941, Profile Updated: Jan 2. Author has written 81 stories for Castle. Language is a precision weapon. It is sharpened by reviews. Works are also …, This takes place 1 month after the events of Not Going Anywhere, so knowledge of that story might be useful. Still Here – Chapter 1. There it was, that annoying alarm buzzer going off, disturbing her from the pleasant dream she had been having. But now that the infernal device had woke her, Kate Beckett could no longer remember why the dream ... , In Northern Ireland, a castle featured in the HBO hit “Game of Thrones” has hit the market — and it can be yours for precisely $651,000. In Northern Island, a castle featured in th..., Gone. Chapter One. How far can you travel to find what is gone? AU after Boom (2x18). Rick rounds the corner of the loft's staircase, the sudden thump to his chest causing him to step back, and he extends both arms, catches a hold of the wall he's run into. Except, well, it isn't a wall, and he grins down at Beckett., Ask a liberal arts major about the benefits of reading fiction and they'll regale you with all kinds of nonsense about how it makes you a better person. Ask just about anyone else,...