contrite shadow
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since: 09-29-11, id: 3296357, Profile Updated: 12-26-12
Author has written 35 stories for Castle, and Fifty Shades Trilogy.

Prejudice does not exist in this dojo. If you have a problem with that, then I suggest you find another dojo.

Fear does exist in this dojo, but only to remind us what we care about.

Hate does not exist in this dojo, because "hate leads to suffering."

Paisley does not exist in this dojo. I don't know why, but I've never liked it.

Falsehoods do not exist in this dojo, though fiction is welcomed and encouraged...thank you.

Cruelty does not exist in this dojo, unless it's contained within the aforementioned fiction.

Caskett thrills occasionally exist in this dojo.


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1. Fusion » reviews
Sequel to "Pebble Beach". Wondering how Ana and Christian will cope with married life? Read on. Fusion: part of the Affinity Color collection, by Benjamin Moore.
Fifty Shades Trilogy - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 29 - Words: 111,741 - Reviews: 671 - Updated: 5-16-13 - Published: 2-21-13
2. Storm reviews
The Seattle Times, 17th August 2017: "GRAY DAY FOR GREY PUBLISHING. Billionaire's wife abducted in broad daylight." Long one-shot. A future-set sequel to "On the Rocks", "Pebble Beach" and the as yet incomplete "Fusion".
Fifty Shades Trilogy - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Suspense - Chapters: 1 - Words: 11,151 - Reviews: 41 - Published: 3-9-13 - Complete
3. The Countess and the Castle reviews
Set in early Season Five; no specific spoilers. Beckett and Castle's help is requested in another precinct to assist on a "weird" murder. Will the new dynamics of their relationship, and the need to keep it secret, hinder their ability to solve the crime?
Castle - Rated: M - English - Mystery/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 10,551 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 2-18-13 - Kate B. & Rick C. - Complete
4. Pebble Beach » reviews
Sequel to "On the Rocks". The newlyweds are off on their honeymoon. Of course, it will all go smoothly, right? Pebble Beach; a light gray with blue undertones, by Benjamin Moore.
Fifty Shades Trilogy - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 24 - Words: 95,324 - Reviews: 421 - Updated: 2-3-13 - Published: 11-24-12 - Anastasia S. & Christian G. - Complete
5. The Keys to the Castle reviews
I realize that I'm a little behind the bandwagon, but here's my post "Always" fic.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 11,394 - Reviews: 8 - Published: 11-21-12 - Kate B. & Rick C. - Complete
6. On the Rocks: Chapter One » reviews
Alternative beginning to "Fifty Shades, Darker"; Ana left Christian three weeks ago and they haven't spoken since. #7651 On the Rocks; a mid-tone gray by Sherwin Williams. If you like this one, the story continues in my fic "Pebble Beach".
Fifty Shades Trilogy - Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 39 - Words: 174,603 - Reviews: 500 - Updated: 11-9-12 - Published: 8-23-12 - Complete
7. Crystal Castle reviews
Sorry about the wait. This is my take on "Knockout" and the start of "Rise", plus some stuff that's just me.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 32,339 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 10-8-12 - Complete
8. The Castle Oubliette reviews
"Castle awakens in darkness so profound that he actually lifts his hands to his eyes, checking that they're really open and not covered in any way."
Castle - Rated: T - English - Suspense/Horror - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,906 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 5-25-12 - Complete
9. The Angels' Castle reviews
It appears that Castle brought one more souvenir back from Andorra. Plus my take on "To Love and Die in L.A.".
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 8,404 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 5-24-12 - Complete
10. Andorran Castle reviews
Castle persuades Beckett to accompany him on a short vacation to the country of Andorra.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Adventure - Chapters: 1 - Words: 26,851 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 5-12-12 - Complete
11. Revised version: The Blue Bird and the Castle reviews
I'll leave the original, to remind me of the experience. But here's one that is, hopefully, a lot easier to read. The dialogue remains the same, only the style has been changed, to protect your sanity.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Suspense/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,991 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 4-27-12 - Complete
12. The Blue Bird and the Castle reviews
REFORMATTED. Castle is with Beckett when she gets the call and then she almost stops his heart with the words, "Let's go. Shots fired at Alexis' school."
Castle - Rated: T - English - Suspense/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,665 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 4-26-12 - Complete
13. The Ice Castle reviews
Sub-text of episodes "The Final Nail", "Setup" and "Countdown".
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Suspense - Chapters: 1 - Words: 8,554 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 4-23-12 - Complete
14. The Castle Stands Alone reviews
Castle has something important to tell Beckett. In the meantime, a woman has been stabbed to death in a frenzied attack and the team must find the killer before he strikes again.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Crime/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 29,681 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 4-23-12 - Complete
15. The Castle Torn Asunder reviews
Castle's emotional stability is tested when his girlfriend is in danger. Original Character: Clair-Castle's ex. Luther-Clair's dog. Abril-Castle's girlfriend. Sasha-escaped convict. Jaz-convict.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Suspense - Chapters: 1 - Words: 12,223 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 3-8-12 - Complete
16. Queenside Rook
Castle tries to stay away from death for a day. And Sasha Beketov says goodbye. Original Characters: Abril-Castle's girlfriend. Sasha-Castle's friend. Clair-Castle's ex. Luther-Clair's dog. Tim Crenshaw-prison warden.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 14,840 - Published: 2-26-12 - Complete
17. The Assailable Castle reviews
Beckett and Castle investigate a bank robbery and then Beckett finally gets a break in her mother's case. Original character: Abril-Castle's girlfriend.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Crime/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 17,166 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 2-6-12 - Complete
18. Deck the Halls of the Castle reviews
Belated Christmas special. Original Characters: too numerous to mention. See note at start of story.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Crime/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 19,463 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 1-23-12 - Complete
19. Castle Opulence reviews
It appears that a killer is targeting wealthy, male residents of Manhattan. Author's note at end contains spoilers for Season 3 finale Original Character: 1. Ai-Castle's maid. 2. Sasha-Castle's friend. 3. Matt-Beckett's ex.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 18,717 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 1-11-12 - Complete
20. The Princess and the Castle reviews
As Christmas approaches, Castle is very busy, but somehow finds time to make a new friend. Original Characters: 1. Sasha Beketov-Castle's friend. 2. Mark Whitbourne-Alexis' driver and sometimes bodyguard.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Crime/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 17,107 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 1-3-12 - Complete
21. ha'armon » reviews
Another day; another serial killer. Original Character: 1. Clair-Castle's ex. 2. Luther-Clair's dog. 3. Sasha-Castle's friend.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Crime/Suspense - Chapters: 5 - Words: 21,144 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 12-21-11 - Published: 12-9-11 - Complete
22. Sandcastle
Beckett's relationship is put under strain by the identity of the latest murder victim. Original Character: 1. Matt-Beckett's boyfriend. 2. Clair-Castle's ex. 3. Luther-Clair's dog. 4. Abril-Clair's business partner. 5. Sasha-Castle's friend.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Crime/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 9,170 - Published: 12-5-11 - Complete
23. The Castle in Ruins
Castle is single again. Original Characters too numerous to mention. See note at start of story.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Crime/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 10,287 - Published: 11-30-11 - Complete
24. The Castle Dungeon
Just visiting a friend lands Castle in trouble again. Original Character: 1. Matt-Beckett's boyfriend. 2. Clair-Castle's girlfriend. 3. Sasha Beketov-Castle's friend.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Suspense - Chapters: 1 - Words: 7,638 - Published: 11-25-11 - Complete
25. In Defense of the Castle » reviews
A new challenge for the team makes use of Castle's chess knowledge. Original Characters: 1. Cookie aka Cookie Monster -A homeless man; Castle's friend. 2. Clair-Castle's girlfriend. 3. Luther-Clair's dog.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Crime/Suspense - Chapters: 5 - Words: 20,874 - Reviews: 3 - Updated: 11-20-11 - Published: 11-13-11
26. The Haunted Castle reviews
A Halloween Special.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 8,064 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 11-11-11 - Complete
27. The Castle Tourney
Introducing; Kevin Ryan. It was never my intention to stray this far from the mythology of the show, but I'm tired of writing, "Ryan adds..."
Castle - Rated: T - English - Crime/Suspense - Chapters: 1 - Words: 7,874 - Published: 11-6-11 - Complete
28. The Castle on the Hill
Castle seeks solitude, to finish his latest book. Beckett makes a new friend.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Crime/Suspense - Chapters: 1 - Words: 11,293 - Published: 10-31-11 - Complete
29. The Fall of the Castle
A clash with white supremists forces Beckett to face the idea of life without Castle.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Crime/Tragedy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 12,226 - Published: 10-26-11 - Complete
30. The Castle Foundations Laid Bare reviews
A young murder victim, with a resemblance to his daughter, leaves Castle feeling vulnerable.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Crime/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,773 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 10-20-11 - Complete
31. A Castle by the Sea reviews
REVISED, PLUS ADDITIONAL SCENE. Castle decides to take Alexis and a friend to the beach-house for a vacation. What could possibly go wrong?
Castle - Rated: M - English - Crime/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 12,436 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 10-18-11 - Complete
32. Medieval Castle
If Alexis were in real danger, to what lengths would Castle go to protect her?
Castle - Rated: T - English - Crime/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,217 - Published: 10-13-11 - Complete
33. Castles in the air
A young process server has been murdered. Castle makes a new friend.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Crime/Suspense - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,837 - Published: 10-11-11 - Complete
34. Castling into it
A body is discovered in the Dog Run at Tompkins Square Park. Castle learns some harsh facts about life on the streets.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Crime/Tragedy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,790 - Published: 10-5-11 - Complete
35. mans home is his Castle
Castle's maid has been arrested for murder. Believing her to be innocent, he enlists Beckett's help in proving it.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,502 - Published: 10-2-11 - Complete