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A con artist helps the FBI solve white collar crimes in exchange for freedom.

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What is White Collar fanfiction?

White Collar fanfiction is fan-created stories set in the White Collar universe. With over 18,000 works on Archive of Our Own, White Collar is one of the most popular fandoms in the fanfiction community.

These stories explore beloved characters like Neal Caffrey, Peter Burke, Elizabeth Burke, Mozzie, and many more. Writers create everything from short one-shots to epic novel-length adventures, exploring relationships, alternate universes, and "what if" scenarios.

Most Popular White Collar Fanfics

These are the highest-rated White Collar stories on AO3, ranked by kudos from readers.

1

Taking a new step, uttering a new word, is what people fear most

by Rogue50

“Oh Hon, this is Jason! He just stopped by for a chat.” Elizabeth said beaming back over at the man.Oh.This was Jason.This was El’s son. Or Peter Burke struggles with getting to know El’s recently reappeared son, particularly because said son wants nothing to do with him.

65 kudos 12,874 words 2/? chapters Teen And Up Audiences
Neal Caffrey is Not a Batfamily Member Jason Todd Has Trust Issues Peter Burke Needs a Hug
2

I Might Have Lied About Being Non-Violent

by Mooncruxed_Madness

Jason didn’t expect to end his assassin world tour going undercover for New York White Collar. But he did. Nor did he expect his brother to walk into the office. But he did. This is going to end well…

578 kudos 4,034 words 5/5 chapters General Audiences
Neal Caffrey and Jason Todd are the Same Person Good Sibling Dick Grayson Implied/Referenced Character Death
3

The Art of Reinvention

by Manic759

Before he was Buck, golden retriever firefighter of the 118…He was Evan — art forger, thief, accomplice, and the only person in the world who truly knew Neal Caffrey.They weren’t just partners.They were survival.And Neal has always called him “Dear.”Not Buck.Not Evan.Dear.When a major art exhibit br

111 kudos 5,166 words 2/? chapters Teen And Up Audiences
alternative universe Heist past criminal evan 'buck' buckley
4

Neal's Therapist

by Tankeika

Neal Caffrey is picked up from prison by Peter to begin their work together. It goes well, at first. Until a few weeks in when Neal makes a run for it for the first time, cutting his anklet, unknowingly giving the now divorced, Peter Burke, the perfect opportunity to finally enact his long awaited p

13 kudos 60,289 words 8/9 chapters Explicit
Rape/Non-con Elements Captivity Slow Burn
5

The problem with doppelgangers is

by blubbimafish

Neal Caffrey has a doppelganger. It's a problem

400 kudos 16,331 words 5/? chapters General Audiences
Doppelganger Unfortunate misunderstanding the ramifications of looking like someone who likes to make enemies
6

Playtime

by Tankeika

Peter and Neal are working a case and find themselves in an empty building where they expected to find a heist taking place. Instead they find themselves surrounded by a group of armed men and none other than the Dutchman himself.

6 kudos 10,167 words 5/5 chapters Explicit
Rape/Non-con Elements Bondage BDSM
7

PN 边牧饲养指南

by mmmilk_wine

FBI论坛上出现了一篇超棒的边牧饲养指南!

4 kudos 3,160 words 1/1 chapters Not Rated
8

Stud Muffin

by KayWhy

When Peter mandates that his CI go undercover in a ritzy retirement facility, Neal balks. But when his insistent handler won’t budge, a paroled ex-felon has no choice in the matter. But Peter does feel bad when Neal almost loses his life in this strange caper that is a lot more than what it seemed a

21 kudos 4,689 words 1/1 chapters General Audiences
Nursing home fraud possible homicides An Undercover Assignment
9

Neal's Shadow (It's Satchmo)

by justspn

Neal yawned into his fist, eyes watering, and sat back in his desk chair. It had already been a long day and it was only two o’clock in the afternoon. There was a lingering dryness in the back of his throat that had him dreading the congestion he knew was coming.

36 kudos 5,928 words 1/1 chapters Teen And Up Audiences
Sick Neal Caffrey Grieving Neal Caffrey Caring Peter Burke
10

At Least One of Us Ended Up the Hero in the Story

by Kingdom_Nerds

Lying came easily for Neal. After all, his whole life had been built upon a lie. It was the reason he ran from home when he was younger. He just didn't think the biggest lie he's ever been told would turn out to be an even bigger lie.   Or, AU where Neal Caffrey is Tim Drake's estranged older brothe

647 kudos 40,164 words 12/? chapters Teen And Up Audiences
Post-Canon Hurt/Comfort Angst
11

Status Reports and Other terribly roundabout forms of communication

by Yanathekittenlover

Peter ended his moping and began to write a status report for Neal, to catch him up when he took over for the night. It wasn't something he really needed to do as he could just tell him in person, but he felt sleepy and figured he might as well do it. Plus, it would help him organize his own thought

6 kudos 1,156 words 1/? chapters General Audiences
penpals But they're in the same room roommates? Sort of
12

Choices, choices

by TheSleepyPlatypus

Neal, Peter and El gets kidnapped.Some dude wants to play some sort of russian roulette. But one of them will choose who gets the bullet.

6 kudos 2,854 words 1/1 chapters General Audiences
Kidnapping Choices Whump
13

Treasure Hunt

by fangirlingfanatic

At the end of season three, Matthew Keller took Neal instead of El. It's up to Peter to get him back (and put him back together once he does). *updates daily*

167 kudos 19,776 words 22/? chapters Mature
Bad Person Matthew Keller Implied/Referenced Torture Aftermath of Torture
14

Stay a while

by Trivalys

“That’s no normal thief,” he complains to Peter when they meet downstairs. “I’ve never heard of someone like him before. He wasn’t supposed to escape from that roof. Who is this?” he suddenly becomes curious about the slightly older man in handcuffs, standing between two officers.“Well you see, here

34 kudos 14,383 words 6/? chapters Teen And Up Audiences
Crime Fighting Secret Identity Rivalry
15

A Felony or a Very Expensive Dinner (2010)

by scaryfangirl2001

August 10, 2010. Jacob K. Javits Federal Building, New York City, New York Peter and Neal flirt after Neal gifts Sara a painting.

2 kudos 869 words 1/1 chapters Teen And Up Audiences
Episode: s02e05 Unfinished Business Timelines 2010 (Year)
16

to un-explain the unforgivable

by tobedecided

The Bureau's higher-ups want answers. Peter wants to repent. Neither leave the meeting satisfied.

27 kudos 5,629 words 1/1 chapters General Audiences
Post-Canon Grief/Mourning
17

Inadvisability of Befriending Bears

by redmoon (molemoon)

Post anklet, Neal and Peter go camping. Written for the Six of the Best prompt challenge.

22 kudos 5,410 words 1/1 chapters Mature
Spanking Non-Sexual Spanking dfic
18

What if...

by Moffel83

This story is a what if attempt. What if Peter hadn't taken Neal's deal and Neal had gone back to Sing Sing to serve another four years. This story takes a look at Neal's lifer after prison, a slightly more realistic look than the show would have ever given us (this isn't blue sky, be warned).

106 kudos 28,069 words 9/? chapters Teen And Up Audiences
What-If Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence False Accusations
19

Never Gonna Give You Up

by Moffel83

When Neal gets arrested, it sends him on a downward spiral that won't only affect him, but his family and friends as well.

64 kudos 89,146 words 22/? chapters Teen And Up Audiences
Imprisonment Mental Health Issues Mental Breakdown
20

It’s Buck Hunting Season

by DontLickThatItsGross

Buck ran. He really ran. He ran and ended up in New York hoping to blend in and not be precieved. But Bobby, Athena and their fire family aren’t going to just let him disappear.The sequel to “Oh What A Tangled Web”

199 kudos 17,761 words 11/11 chapters Mature
Ageplay AU Little Spark Big Fire AU Spanking

Popular Characters

Neal Caffrey Peter Burke Elizabeth Burke Mozzie Diana Barrigan

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