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 Author has written 17 stories for Castle. Big fan of Castle and Stana Kate Beckett is my hero, always! |
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Common Ground by skygirl55 reviews
Kate Beckett and Richard Castle meet through unexpected circumstances during the holiday season. AU. For CastleFicathonWinter2022
Castle - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 7 - Words: 20,219 - Reviews: 133 - Favs: 43 - Follows: 93 - Updated: 12/25/2022 - Published: 12/14/2022 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
Private Eyes 4: Extreme Ways by Lord of Kavaka reviews
Part 4 of the PRIVATE EYES series. Former CIA officer Rick Castle and NYPD Detective Kate Beckett try to enjoy their honeymoon, but unseen forces work to pull them back into the world of spies, assassins, and sinister organizations. AU. Spy Castle. Castle Ficathon 2022. COMPLETE.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Suspense/Romance - Chapters: 15 - Words: 62,543 - Reviews: 119 - Favs: 29 - Follows: 38 - Updated: 10/17/2022 - Published: 8/8/2022 - [Rick C., Kate B.] - Complete
Shape of You by Lololova reviews
A/N: Hey, so this is a small shot in the Guitar Girl universe, so if you haven't read that one before I suggest you do. Also this is highly inspired by the song Shape of You by Ed Sheeran so I would also like to recommend you to give it a listen. Thank you so much for reading and hope you enjoy this! Until next time, xxxx
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,263 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 9 - Follows: 5 - Published: 10/9/2022 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Perseverance by skygirl55 reviews
Castle & Beckett try to make their way through a very different world. AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 6 - Words: 20,740 - Reviews: 84 - Favs: 34 - Follows: 63 - Updated: 9/24/2022 - Published: 9/3/2022 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
An Unexpected Birthday by skygirl55 reviews
Caskett soulmate AU one shot
Castle - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,349 - Reviews: 27 - Favs: 32 - Follows: 10 - Published: 9/21/2022 - Complete
Less is more by Lololova reviews
A collection of those one shots I consider too small to stand on their own. So, stories with less/around 1k words each. Will most likely post them on Tumblr (lololova) too since, after a poll on Twitter (lololovax), that's what most of you guys wanted. All will be about Castle and Beckett and the things/people surrounding them (but still with Caskett as the main).
Castle - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 83 - Words: 68,918 - Reviews: 882 - Favs: 93 - Follows: 129 - Updated: 8/6/2022 - Published: 1/12/2019 - Rick C., Kate B.
Someone to Walk Beside by skygirl55 reviews
Partners Kate Beckett and Richard Castle bond over their unhappiness with their respective marriages. Non-Soulmate-Soulmate-AU. For Castle Ficathon 2022
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 11 - Words: 52,023 - Reviews: 249 - Favs: 74 - Follows: 108 - Updated: 6/11/2022 - Published: 5/7/2022 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
Sandman by Lololova reviews
Hey, so this is a small shot in the Guitar Girl universe, so if you haven't read that one before I suggest you do. Also this is highly inspired by the new song "Sandman" by Ed Sheeran so I would also like to recommend you to give it a listen. Thank you so much for reading and hope you enjoy this! Until next time, xxxx
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,111 - Reviews: 11 - Favs: 11 - Follows: 7 - Published: 6/5/2022 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Two Days by skygirl55 reviews
After the worst day imaginable, Richard Castle is given the opportunity to go back and time and do it all again, but can he change what happens or is he destined for heartbreak? Always (4.23) AU
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 4 - Words: 14,159 - Reviews: 111 - Favs: 47 - Follows: 94 - Updated: 3/9/2022 - Published: 2/26/2022 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Beyond the words by Lololova reviews
A collection of those one shots that's larger than 1k words each, mostly they'll be 2k or more. All shots will be about Castle and Beckett and the things/people surrounding them (but still with Caskett as the main). Also, the rating for the full collection is T, BUT there will be M-rated shots too and it will say so in the beginning of the shot if it is M-rated or not. Enjoy!
Castle - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 16 - Words: 54,378 - Reviews: 207 - Favs: 61 - Follows: 84 - Updated: 2/19/2022 - Published: 5/12/2020 - Rick C., Kate B.
Ushering in the New Year by skygirl55 reviews
A Caskett New Year's Eve one shot - Set in Season 4
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,458 - Reviews: 39 - Favs: 40 - Follows: 18 - Published: 12/31/2021 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Plus One for Christmas by skygirl55 reviews
A Caskett pre-show holiday meet cute
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,839 - Reviews: 34 - Favs: 35 - Follows: 28 - Published: 12/23/2021 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
The Twelve Gifts of Christmas by skygirl55 reviews
With Castle out of commission due to an injury, Kate decides to do something extra special for him. It is, after all, the holiday season. Set Mid-Season 4. Entry for #CastleFicathonWinter2021
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 7 - Words: 18,147 - Reviews: 165 - Favs: 60 - Follows: 98 - Updated: 12/19/2021 - Published: 12/4/2021 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
Becketts by Lololova reviews
Castle sees a familiar face and tries to help his partner see some things exists even though all can't see. Happy Halloween y'all! ONE SHOT. Finished.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,165 - Reviews: 19 - Favs: 21 - Follows: 11 - Published: 10/31/2021 - Rick C., Kate B., Johanna B. - Complete
Candy Corn, Pumpkins, And Everything Nice by Lord of Kavaka reviews
Castle and Beckett's first Halloween with baby Lily. ONESHOT. Continuation of AND EVERYTHING NICE. For CastleHalloweenBash2021. Happy Halloween. COMPLETE.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Family/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,109 - Reviews: 15 - Favs: 22 - Follows: 12 - Published: 10/31/2021 - [Kate B., Rick C.] Lanie P., Jim B. - Complete
Here and Now by skygirl55 reviews
Castle, Beckett, and a non-soulmate soulmate AU. One shot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 7,759 - Reviews: 32 - Favs: 33 - Follows: 14 - Published: 10/30/2021 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
The Melting Pot by KateMB reviews
This is a collection of light, fluffy one-shots starring our favorite duo, Castle and Beckett. Not in any particular order - just as I write them. Some have more than one chapter. It is clear which ones go together since I give each fic/chapter a title. LATEST UPDATE: a take on 5x10's outing between Kate and Meredith.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 14 - Words: 32,496 - Reviews: 166 - Favs: 77 - Follows: 129 - Updated: 10/12/2021 - Published: 2/23/2019 - Rick C., Kate B.
One time thing by Lololova reviews
"Not tonight then," he says with that confidence she hates. But it's also what pulls her into him, especially when they're in their birthday suits. She holds in the growl she wants to let out saying that no, not again, not tonight, not tomorrow, not any day, but she also knows she's said that before. /Set after that first episode in season 1. Enjoy!
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 8 - Words: 20,703 - Reviews: 98 - Favs: 61 - Follows: 76 - Updated: 9/20/2021 - Published: 9/4/2021 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Visiting hours by Lololova reviews
Hey, so this is a small shot in the Guitar Girl universe, so if you haven't read that one before I suggest you do. Also this is highly inspired by the new song Visiting Hours by Ed Sheeran so I would also like to recommend you to give it a listen. Thank you so much for reading and hope you enjoy this! Until next time, xxxx
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,650 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 11 - Follows: 9 - Published: 8/22/2021 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
As Long As We're Together by skygirl55 reviews
After escaping off the bridge that night, Jerry Tyson returns several months later to enact his revenge on Castle and Beckett by sending their lives spiraling in a direction none of them could have anticipated. AU circa Mid Season 5. Trigger Warnings Inside. For Castle Ficathon 2021
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 16 - Words: 52,313 - Reviews: 310 - Favs: 65 - Follows: 108 - Updated: 8/15/2021 - Published: 6/26/2021 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
It's You by skygirl55 reviews
A Setup/Countdown Soulmate-AU. One-shot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,199 - Reviews: 34 - Favs: 50 - Follows: 25 - Published: 4/24/2021 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
One step at a time by Lololova reviews
Set from 2x19 Wrapped Up in Death. Follow irritatingly worried thoughts that had Kate taking off to check up on her partner in the late night after having messed with him because of a curse he believed haunted him. Without much hesitation she stayed the night, to protect him. At least that's what she tried to tell herself. There's 8 chapter epilogue
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 9 - Words: 31,321 - Reviews: 110 - Favs: 69 - Follows: 75 - Updated: 4/3/2021 - Published: 3/27/2021 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Girl Code by skygirl55 reviews
A "47 Seconds" AU - what if Lanie intervened to prevent Castle & Beckett from making yet another mistake with their relationship
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 8,107 - Reviews: 67 - Favs: 75 - Follows: 80 - Updated: 2/17/2021 - Published: 2/14/2021 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
From the Ground Up by skygirl55 reviews
The last thing Richard Castle wants it to spend time isolated with Kate Beckett after she threw him out of her life after taking a bullet to the chest, but thanks to unprecedented circumstances, that seems to be the only way to keep her safe. AU Post S3. #castleficathonwinter2020 entry
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 17 - Words: 58,426 - Reviews: 470 - Favs: 164 - Follows: 191 - Updated: 2/13/2021 - Published: 1/5/2021 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
UTONAGAN by Lololova reviews
What if Kate Beckett was something more than just human when she's shot at Montgomery's funeral? What if she managed to dodge the bullet? What if Castle becomes suspicious? "Utonagan" means "spirit of the wolf" in Chinook Indian
Castle - Rated: T - English - Supernatural/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 20 - Words: 46,284 - Reviews: 335 - Favs: 95 - Follows: 170 - Updated: 2/6/2021 - Published: 10/12/2019 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
The Spirit of the Season by skygirl55 reviews
What if "47 Seconds" had happened just before the holidays? A Castle S4 Holiday AU. 3 parts.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 3 - Words: 15,540 - Reviews: 75 - Favs: 68 - Follows: 93 - Updated: 12/31/2020 - Published: 12/19/2020 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
Promise of a New Year by Dmarx reviews
Tonight, for the first time since her mother died, the thought of a new year fills her with something resembling hope. She wants to leave behind the year that killed her TO and her captain and put a bullet in her heart, wants to begin the new year with a promise of better things to come. The promise of love and happiness that she's denied herself for so long.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,098 - Reviews: 55 - Favs: 49 - Follows: 24 - Published: 12/29/2020 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
And Everything Nice by Lord of Kavaka reviews
A series of snapshots of life during Castle and Beckett's first Christmas with baby Lily. Written for both Castle Ficathon Winter 2020, and Skygirl55's 12 Prompts of Christmas. Rated T. COMPLETE.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Family/Romance - Chapters: 12 - Words: 21,672 - Reviews: 173 - Favs: 60 - Follows: 65 - Updated: 12/26/2020 - Published: 12/15/2020 - [Kate B., Rick C.] Alexis C., Jim B. - Complete
12 Prompts of Christmas by skygirl55 reviews
12 fics based on Christmas Themed prompts. For the Castle Ficathon Winter 2020
Castle - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 12 - Words: 21,052 - Reviews: 164 - Favs: 46 - Follows: 60 - Updated: 12/25/2020 - Published: 12/4/2020 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
Love Matched by skygirl55 reviews
When Det. Kate Beckett meets Love Match, LLC store owner Richard Rodgers during the course of an investigation, she has no idea how her life might change-particularly since he also happens to be one of her favorite authors. Entry for CastleFicathonWinter2020
Castle - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 6 - Words: 23,096 - Reviews: 137 - Favs: 76 - Follows: 114 - Updated: 11/30/2020 - Published: 11/17/2020 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
Night thoughts by Lololova reviews
Yet another collection book lol. This one's inspired by the tweet created by @/KBRCAlways along with the continuing conversation with @/KateMB and @/TheFifthSister and myself. It'll be very very short shots with late night thoughts between Rick Castle and his wife Kate Beckett.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Humor - Chapters: 11 - Words: 6,276 - Reviews: 112 - Favs: 29 - Follows: 47 - Updated: 11/21/2020 - Published: 5/17/2020 - Rick C., Kate B.
Past Due by acertainzest reviews
After her mother's death, Kate Beckett made a rash decision, which has haunted her for years. When Rick Castle meets her one Halloween night, he's determined to uncover her dark secrets - but little does he know just how deep that darkness runs... (For the 2020 Castle Fanfic Halloween Bash)
Castle - Rated: T - English - Supernatural - Chapters: 8 - Words: 25,103 - Reviews: 182 - Favs: 59 - Follows: 97 - Updated: 11/6/2020 - Published: 10/23/2020 - Complete
Payback by Lord of Kavaka reviews
Recently engaged Castle and Beckett enjoy a weekend getaway at a small cabin in an isolated and secluded location, giving them some much needed privacy. However, all is not quite right, as Castle thinks there may be something sinister lurking in the closet. For Castle Halloween Bash 2020. Rated T.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,161 - Reviews: 20 - Favs: 20 - Follows: 12 - Published: 10/31/2020 - [Rick C., Kate B.] - Complete
Ghosted by skygirl55 reviews
One of the last people Kate Beckett expected to find entangled in one of her cases was the man she had a fling with over a decade prior, but these things happen. No matter what she's not letting Richard Castle charm his way back into her life. Castle Halloween Bash 2020 Entry
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 11 - Words: 29,426 - Reviews: 284 - Favs: 120 - Follows: 172 - Updated: 10/30/2020 - Published: 10/1/2020 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
In Deversorium by KateMB reviews
A one-shot of Cal and Emily's escapades in a certain hotel room alluded to in 3x10. Rated M for mature! "In deversorium" is Latin for "the hotel".
Absentia - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,153 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 18 - Follows: 12 - Published: 7/25/2020 - Emily B., Cal I. - Complete
Don't Give Up On Me by skygirl55 reviews
When Richard Castle meets lawyer Kate Beckett on the subway he has no idea how she might change his life-and help him deal with his dark past. Caskett AU. For Castle Ficathon 2020
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 15 - Words: 44,761 - Reviews: 375 - Favs: 148 - Follows: 194 - Updated: 7/5/2020 - Published: 5/14/2020 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
Two Weeks by Lord of Kavaka reviews
A month after her break up with Will Sorenson, Kate Beckett reluctantly agrees to take a vacation, renting a small cottage-style beach house in the Hamptons for 2 weeks. At first, she likes the peace and quiet, but quickly grows bored. But then she meets a ruggedly handsome stranger and her life just might change forever. Pre-Series AU Meeting. CastleFicathon2020. Now Rated M.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 20 - Words: 56,519 - Reviews: 508 - Favs: 210 - Follows: 260 - Updated: 6/27/2020 - Published: 4/22/2020 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
With A Twist by Dmarx reviews
A collection of unrelated one-shots exploring various 'what if' scenarios. #25: What if… Castle and Beckett hooked up at Ryan & Jenny's wedding?
Castle - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 25 - Words: 79,002 - Reviews: 1218 - Favs: 267 - Follows: 387 - Updated: 6/22/2020 - Published: 4/4/2018 - Rick C., Kate B.
Breathe Again by Caskett1960 reviews
AU for 4x09 'Kill Shot.' What if Castle had followed Beckett into that room at the Grace Tower?
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,768 - Reviews: 30 - Favs: 45 - Follows: 33 - Published: 5/28/2020 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
May It Never End by Lord of Kavaka reviews
A collection of Caskett drabbles from tumblr based off a 100 prompt meme. Ratings ranging from K to M.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 12 - Words: 12,287 - Reviews: 197 - Favs: 115 - Follows: 173 - Updated: 5/21/2020 - Published: 5/4/2016 - [Rick C., Kate B.] - Complete
The Best Quarantine by skygirl55 reviews
What if a pandemic happened to Caskett mid-Season 4 (Pre 47 Seconds Arc)
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 2 - Words: 11,513 - Reviews: 114 - Favs: 87 - Follows: 93 - Updated: 4/25/2020 - Published: 4/22/2020 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
Loud thoughts by Lololova reviews
Set after 3x13 Knockdown, the night after the kiss, prompt at the end to not spoil too much. (Prompt by @/buffymoonxo on twitter).
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,397 - Reviews: 29 - Favs: 38 - Follows: 17 - Published: 4/22/2020 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Alone Together by EllaNight reviews
Set early season 5: Pandemic AU where Caskett are not quarantined together. "She hasn't seen him in a week. He's been quarantined at the loft with Martha and Alexis. God, how she wishes she could have gone over there tonight." Rated M.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,182 - Reviews: 49 - Favs: 77 - Follows: 21 - Published: 4/20/2020 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
With A Twist: M-Rated Scenes by Dmarx reviews
A collection of M-rated one-shots exploring various 'what if' scenarios. #2: What if… the case from Time of Our Lives took place between 4x21 and 4x22, and Kate was the one who ended up in an alternate universe?
Castle - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 7,978 - Reviews: 91 - Favs: 104 - Follows: 115 - Updated: 4/13/2020 - Published: 3/18/2019 - Rick C., Kate B.
Siansa by Dmarx reviews
Katherine Beckett vanished without a trace six years ago, less than twenty-four hours after accidentally uncovering the truth about her mother's murder. Three-shot. AU. Loosely based on the premise of Absentia season 1.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Angst - Chapters: 3 - Words: 7,490 - Reviews: 115 - Favs: 66 - Follows: 99 - Updated: 3/23/2020 - Published: 3/16/2020 - [Rick C., Kate B.] - Complete
I've lost everything by Lololova reviews
Small one shot set druing 2x18 when Castle offers Kate to sleep at his place after the bomb explosion.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,996 - Reviews: 25 - Favs: 37 - Follows: 13 - Published: 3/7/2020 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Valentine's Day by Lololova reviews
Just a Valentine's Day shot posted a week after Valentine's Day...
Castle - Rated: M - English - Family/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,530 - Reviews: 25 - Favs: 28 - Follows: 11 - Published: 2/19/2020 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Indelible by Dmarx reviews
Years pass and memories fade with time but his words never will. Because he wrote them down, every chapter of their story inked across the page for eternity. Sequel to Spiral Bound.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Family/Romance - Chapters: 30 - Words: 47,772 - Reviews: 827 - Favs: 93 - Follows: 136 - Updated: 2/3/2020 - Published: 5/20/2019 - Complete
Bank explosion by Lololova reviews
4x07 Cops & Robbers with a small twist. One-shot. Hope you guys enjoy!
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,140 - Reviews: 29 - Favs: 52 - Follows: 22 - Published: 1/5/2020 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
On This Winter's Night by skygirl55 reviews
A Caskett Holiday tale; set mid-Season 4.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 3 - Words: 13,211 - Reviews: 126 - Favs: 94 - Follows: 107 - Updated: 12/31/2019 - Published: 12/25/2019 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
Strange Magic by skygirl55 reviews
Richard Castle touches an amulet and acquires a...unique...magical power. AU during "Poof! You're Dead" Caskett.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 8,510 - Reviews: 87 - Favs: 81 - Follows: 83 - Updated: 12/11/2019 - Published: 12/7/2019 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Private Eyes 3: You Know My Name by Lord of Kavaka reviews
Part 3 of the PRIVATE EYES series. They know his name. He knows theirs. Now Detective Kate Beckett and her boyfriend, CIA Agent Rick Castle, must work together to bring down the man responsible for her mother's death. Meanwhile, Ray Kilmer (aka Cole Maddox) seeks revenge on his former employers. AU. Spy Castle. Castle Ficathon 2019. NOW COMPLETE.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Suspense/Romance - Chapters: 37 - Words: 182,916 - Reviews: 458 - Favs: 59 - Follows: 67 - Updated: 11/13/2019 - Published: 8/8/2019 - [Rick C., Kate B.] C. Maddox - Complete
A not-so-spooky date night by EllaNight reviews
"As much as she loves Halloween with their kids, she wasn't too upset at having a night off with her husband and the loft all to themselves." A post-series one-shot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Family/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,553 - Reviews: 44 - Favs: 50 - Follows: 28 - Published: 11/4/2019 - Rick C., Kate B.
Misguided Ghosts by bravevulnerability reviews
"People like us... I don't know why, but we hit a snag between death and wherever you're supposed to end up afterwards." He takes a step closer to her, towering over her by an inch or two."But what if we were supposed to end up here?" AU. Two shot. Entry for the 2019 Castle Halloween Bash.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 2 - Words: 8,067 - Reviews: 126 - Favs: 94 - Follows: 79 - Updated: 10/31/2019 - Published: 10/30/2019 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Almost Home by bravevulnerability reviews
"He cares about you, Kate. You may not see it, may not have been ready to before all of this, but he does." An AU twist to 2x18, Boom!
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 18 - Words: 48,222 - Reviews: 911 - Favs: 377 - Follows: 331 - Updated: 9/27/2019 - Published: 8/19/2019 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Castle, where are we going? by MadAboutCastle10 reviews
This conversation takes place sometime after "Still" and "The Squab and the Quail." I always thought a conversation between Castle and Beckett about where their relationship was going would have been interesting to watch. Instead, Beckett got the answer to her question in the form of a proposal, which was still pretty great.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,539 - Reviews: 17 - Favs: 34 - Follows: 11 - Published: 8/12/2019 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Good Vibrations by Ilovetoread09 reviews
An accidental text leads to an interesting bedtime session for Castle and Beckett. Season 4 AU insert. Written for the Castle Pornado weekend.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,286 - Reviews: 25 - Favs: 57 - Follows: 20 - Published: 8/11/2019 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
A Class Act by acertainzest reviews
Just a little piece of smutty silliness for the August 2019 #CastlePornado. "Rick's pulse thumped loudly in his ears. He was breaking so many rules right now, and everyone knew that Professor Beckett was a stickler for the rules..."
Castle - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,098 - Reviews: 37 - Favs: 55 - Follows: 27 - Published: 8/11/2019 - Complete
The Quest by Pegship reviews
Rick Castle knew this day would come. This was Alexis, after all - she'd have to know "the rest of the story". AU taking place some time before the end of season 4.
Castle - Rated: K - English - Family/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,868 - Reviews: 33 - Favs: 39 - Follows: 29 - Published: 8/10/2019 - Rick C., Kate B., Alexis C., Martha R. - Complete
Breakeven by EllaNight reviews
Prompt fill: "Caskett break the bed." Insert for 7x03 Clear & Present Danger. "She wants all of him, wants his hands free to roam over every inch of her skin, for his talented fingers to drive her absolutely crazy. God, she's missed him. So damn much." My entry for this weekends Castle Pornado!
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,699 - Reviews: 49 - Favs: 103 - Follows: 30 - Published: 8/9/2019 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Flight delayed by Lololova reviews
Prompt: My flight was delayed 3 hours so I was doing what any human does when they're bored. Minding my own business swiping through tinder & the guy behind me goes "ouch hard no for that one?" And I turn around ONLY TO SEE THE MAN I JUST SWIPED NO ON BEHIND ME HAHAHA
Castle - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 9,508 - Reviews: 53 - Favs: 82 - Follows: 171 - Updated: 7/20/2019 - Published: 4/7/2019 - Rick C., Kate B.
A Matrimonial Accord by skygirl55 reviews
A long lost relative, a curiously worded will, and an expansion of their partnership agreement lead Castle and Beckett down a path neither of them could have ever imagined. Caskett. Set mid-Season 3.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 21 - Words: 73,834 - Reviews: 977 - Favs: 265 - Follows: 327 - Updated: 7/20/2019 - Published: 5/11/2019 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
Most Wanted by Ephemeral Lunatic reviews
AU. On January 9th, 1999, Castle saves Johanna Beckett from being murdered. His act of bravery sparks a complicated love with her daughter, and a totally different life and career path for Kate Beckett. Because although Johanna lived, someone out there still wants her dead, and as the years go by, Kate Beckett and Richard Castle are determined to find out who.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 21 - Words: 71,017 - Reviews: 677 - Favs: 509 - Follows: 959 - Updated: 7/1/2019 - Published: 3/8/2013 - Kate B., Rick C.
Turning the Page by Ilovetoread09 reviews
For caffinate-me's Bookstore AU prompt. Kate Beckett's bookstore is in danger of closing. However, she might be able to save her store, with the help of a certain author and his young daughter.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 3 - Words: 4,397 - Reviews: 62 - Favs: 57 - Follows: 141 - Updated: 6/18/2019 - Published: 4/13/2018 - Rick C., Kate B.
Half-Baked Idea by acertainzest reviews
It's National Donut Day. Castle knows how much Beckett loves donuts.
Castle - Rated: K - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,781 - Reviews: 58 - Favs: 49 - Follows: 20 - Published: 6/7/2019 - Complete
Curly Kate and Doc by ucsbdad reviews
Kate's life is in danger, but who's protecting her? COMPLETE!
Castle - Rated: K - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 5 - Words: 9,938 - Reviews: 50 - Favs: 21 - Follows: 32 - Updated: 6/7/2019 - Published: 6/3/2019 - Rick C., Kate B., Lanie P., V. Gates - Complete
Sweet Disposition by bravevulnerability reviews
"This is a bad idea," Kate whispers as Lanie fluffs the skirt of her dress. Her best friend straightens to adjust the stray curls of Kate's hair, ensuring the pretty bun at her nape is secure. "A little late to be getting cold feet, honey." Set any time between 4x10, 'Cuffed', and 4x11, 'Till Death Do Us Part'.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 5 - Words: 10,063 - Reviews: 365 - Favs: 239 - Follows: 235 - Updated: 6/6/2019 - Published: 5/28/2019 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Unfinished by mysterymuse reviews
Post-Knockdown AU. No Josh. What if Castle showed up at Beckett's door that night?
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,161 - Reviews: 29 - Favs: 61 - Follows: 18 - Published: 5/23/2019 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Where's My Love by bravevulnerability reviews
'He's never known a laugh more beautiful than the one that belonged to her. He'd never forget it either.' One shot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,324 - Reviews: 120 - Favs: 148 - Follows: 46 - Published: 4/26/2019 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Versace by EllaNight reviews
"She'd begrudgingly promised Castle she'd accompany him to some fancy gala event if work permitted. And it appears murder isn't on her side tonight." One shot inspired by Bruno Mars' Versace on the Floor. Rated M.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,001 - Reviews: 57 - Favs: 80 - Follows: 30 - Published: 4/22/2019 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Sur La Glace by skygirl55 reviews
A Caskett Figure Skating AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 10,836 - Reviews: 105 - Favs: 88 - Follows: 95 - Updated: 4/20/2019 - Published: 4/13/2019 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
Within Reach by skygirl55 reviews
Castle continued to follow his partner with tension in his gut. He just knew something was off about this place. Caskett S3 AU. 3 Parts.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 11,343 - Reviews: 87 - Favs: 103 - Follows: 114 - Updated: 3/30/2019 - Published: 3/23/2019 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
Begotten by skygirl55 reviews
"Since our time together in that interrogation room, I've felt like you reminded me of someone. It's my daughter; you remind me of her." Caskett FFYG AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 3 - Words: 14,763 - Reviews: 164 - Favs: 155 - Follows: 154 - Updated: 3/2/2019 - Published: 2/23/2019 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
7 minutes by Lololova reviews
Inspired by the song 7 minutes by Dean Lewis. Enjoy!
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,260 - Reviews: 29 - Favs: 33 - Follows: 18 - Published: 2/28/2019 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Be Okay by skygirl55 reviews
Kate Beckett had almost given up hope on seeing her fiance again-almost. But now he was back, and that was wonderful, but things were also complicated for them and for their family. Caskett S7 AU
Castle - Rated: T - English - Family/Romance - Chapters: 10 - Words: 34,227 - Reviews: 405 - Favs: 133 - Follows: 182 - Updated: 2/19/2019 - Published: 1/19/2019 - [Rick C., Kate B.] - Complete
Secret calls by Lololova reviews
Thanks so much to Vala who sent me this prompt about a week ago! Without her this little something wouldn't have seen the light of day, so to say lol. Hope you're all having an amazing week! Prompt will be at the end of this one shot in order not to spoil too much. All you need to know is it's set in early S4, enjoy loves!
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,132 - Reviews: 23 - Favs: 56 - Follows: 22 - Published: 2/8/2019 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
200 miles away by Lololova reviews
TextsFromLastNight: Just so you know, you called at 2 last night and kept making me tell you that I loved you and then when you got home you thanked me for walking you home. In case you forgot, I'm still about 200 miles away. Takes place somewhere in season 4.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,156 - Reviews: 29 - Favs: 56 - Follows: 24 - Published: 2/3/2019 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
This Feeling by skygirl55 reviews
You're the one that I want, if that's really so wrong, then they don't know what this feeling is like. Caskett Very AU Story Collection.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 6 - Words: 30,923 - Reviews: 166 - Favs: 62 - Follows: 80 - Updated: 1/24/2019 - Published: 12/31/2018 - Rick C., Kate B.
Permanent Reverie by bravevulnerability reviews
'"You're a really good father," she mumbles, words he already knows, has heard countless times from her before. But after watching him work so persistently with their son, whispering endless encouragements into his ear, and picking him up each time he falls, she can't help speaking the truth again. "Just in case I hadn't said that today."'
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,444 - Reviews: 74 - Favs: 119 - Follows: 51 - Published: 1/20/2019 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
One of the Lucky Ones by skygirl55 reviews
"I think you need to come with us, Mr. Castle. And on the way back to the Twelfth you can tell us everything you know." Detective Kate Beckett lives in a very different world. Caskett AU
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 10 - Words: 30,207 - Reviews: 260 - Favs: 125 - Follows: 154 - Updated: 1/6/2019 - Published: 12/1/2018 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
Surprise Vacation by Lololova reviews
She had wanted to stomp off. To just walk out the office and slam the door behind her in protest. But she didn't. She wasn't a child! Not like the nine-year-old on a sugar rush to a partner! So, she'd walked out the door with determined steps, not stomping, and given her captain a glance of annoyance. - There are three chapters.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 3 - Words: 7,927 - Reviews: 65 - Favs: 52 - Follows: 72 - Updated: 1/5/2019 - Published: 1/3/2019 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Right Within Your Heart by Trinity Everett reviews
"It's time to make the most of their lives. Starting with embracing the season, embracing the fun they can have with one another and their friends and family." A collection of holiday moments. Caskett. For the 2018 Castle Winter Ficathon. Complete.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 25 - Words: 37,975 - Reviews: 846 - Favs: 133 - Follows: 177 - Updated: 12/25/2018 - Published: 12/1/2018 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
Near Light by bravevulnerability reviews
"All I want this Christmas is just to be here, to remember. But if I can't do that… I want to make new memories, build new traditions to go with the old." An AU that takes place immediately after the events of 3x24, Knockout. Set during the Christmas season.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 12 - Words: 44,256 - Reviews: 669 - Favs: 293 - Follows: 281 - Updated: 12/24/2018 - Published: 12/14/2018 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Making Merry by acertainzest reviews
It's Christmas in the future and Beckett has lost her inhibitions. But not in the way you think. ;) A Christmas Crackfic for your enjoyment. Put down all food and drink before reading.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,981 - Reviews: 60 - Favs: 49 - Follows: 21 - Published: 12/24/2018 - Complete
Peppermint Tea by skygirl55 reviews
When Kate tried to shut her eyes and relax, she couldn't, for she was certain she could hear distant voices. It took her almost another full minute in her sickly state that what she heard was music being played by her neighbor. Christmas music to be specific. Caskett Christmas Meet-Cute. Pre-show AU
Castle - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,120 - Reviews: 41 - Favs: 45 - Follows: 70 - Published: 12/24/2018 - Complete
Fowl Play by skygirl55 reviews
A Caskett pre-show Christmas-themed meet-cute. One shot.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,328 - Reviews: 51 - Favs: 48 - Follows: 24 - Published: 12/23/2018 - Complete
The Gift Of You by acertainzest reviews
Rick Castle does a good deed for a stranger, and reaps the rewards. Lou's Birthday Fic 2018. :)
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,161 - Reviews: 55 - Favs: 67 - Follows: 27 - Published: 12/15/2018 - Complete
Feels Like Fate by skygirl55 reviews
A different twist on the discovery of Beckett's "stick man." Set Mid-Season 4. One Shot
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,777 - Reviews: 50 - Favs: 58 - Follows: 31 - Published: 12/14/2018 - Complete
On Days Like This by skygirl55 reviews
Could a tragic event nudge Det. Kate Beckett and her partner, Richard Castle, PI, into being more than just coworkers? Caskett AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 14 - Words: 41,437 - Reviews: 375 - Favs: 135 - Follows: 190 - Updated: 11/24/2018 - Published: 10/6/2018 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
Even the Possibility by Dmarx reviews
It's been years since she's given any degree of consideration to miracles or magic but here, in Richard Castle's office, surrounded by the words that saved her, she's beginning to believe that maybe – just maybe – it's not outside the realm of possibility. Pre-series meeting. A Thanksgiving one shot.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,163 - Reviews: 67 - Favs: 53 - Follows: 25 - Published: 11/21/2018 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Happy Now by skygirl55 reviews
The disappearance of Richard Castle rocked Kate Beckett's world—and his return just might do the same. Semi-AU Season 3. Post 3XK.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 5 - Words: 16,843 - Reviews: 157 - Favs: 125 - Follows: 135 - Updated: 11/19/2018 - Published: 11/16/2018 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
Healthy Competition by EllaNight reviews
It's Kate's turn to pick a movie but Castle believes he can persuade her to give up her turn. Set any time after 5x11. Some fluffy smut written for the Castle Pornado!
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,749 - Reviews: 38 - Favs: 83 - Follows: 29 - Published: 11/18/2018 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Company by Trinity Everett reviews
A chance encounter in the park has the potential to turn Kate Beckett's life upside down. Caskett AU. Now Complete.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 24 - Words: 35,877 - Reviews: 776 - Favs: 259 - Follows: 329 - Updated: 11/12/2018 - Published: 5/9/2018 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Nightfall by Lord of Kavaka reviews
She and her fellow NYPD officers had trained for dozens of scenarios, from natural disasters to another terrorist attack. The problem was no one seemed to know what exactly was going on. Season 3 AU. For CastleHalloweenBash 2018. Rated T. NOW COMPLETE.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Sci-Fi/Horror - Chapters: 10 - Words: 24,091 - Reviews: 196 - Favs: 61 - Follows: 102 - Updated: 11/11/2018 - Published: 10/22/2018 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
Wolf mate by Lololova reviews
This is my Castle Halloween Bash 2018 Entry. I have never done this before so I'm sorry if I got anything "wrong". Anyway, I hope you guys will enjoy this small multi-chap I've cooked up. Also the cover for this story was made by the amazing Fania, and if you don't follow her already you SHOULD. Her instagram account is fania.fanart and she has so many amazing drawings!
Castle - Rated: T - English - Supernatural/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 10 - Words: 23,780 - Reviews: 108 - Favs: 66 - Follows: 87 - Updated: 11/6/2018 - Published: 10/23/2018 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Dying To Meet You by acertainzest reviews
For the 2018 #CastleHalloweenBash. On a dark sidewalk on a cold New York evening, Rick Castle met a woman. Or did he?
Castle - Rated: T - English - Supernatural - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,839 - Reviews: 64 - Favs: 49 - Follows: 27 - Published: 11/1/2018 - Complete
Timer by skygirl55 reviews
Timer: Counting Down To Your Soulmate; Castle mashup with the movie of the same name. Caskett.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 15 - Words: 59,748 - Reviews: 479 - Favs: 172 - Follows: 162 - Updated: 10/25/2018 - Published: 11/8/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
There's Always A Story by Lord of Kavaka reviews
"There's always a story, always a chain of events that makes everything make sense." A collection of unrelated one shots, ficlets, and/or drabbles. I'm open to prompts.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 19 - Words: 21,900 - Reviews: 307 - Favs: 139 - Follows: 223 - Updated: 9/21/2018 - Published: 10/25/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Involved by Lord of Kavaka reviews
Though claiming to be single, Richard Castle is rumored to be romantically involved with NYPD Detective Kate Beckett. The inspiration for Nikki Heat, the heroine of his latest bestselling novel. Bachelor number nine may not be eligible for next year's list. (2x14 AU ONESHOT)
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,622 - Reviews: 48 - Favs: 92 - Follows: 42 - Published: 9/11/2018 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
Meant To Be by skygirl55 reviews
Castle Soulmate Semi-AU Circa Season 2 finale/Season 3. Two-Shot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 9,582 - Reviews: 91 - Favs: 79 - Follows: 106 - Updated: 8/28/2018 - Published: 8/25/2018 - Complete
Before The Fall by bravevulnerability reviews
What if it was Castle's voice Beckett heard calling for her while she was hanging from the edge of that building after all? An alternative take on 4x23, 'Always'. One shot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,125 - Reviews: 84 - Favs: 168 - Follows: 68 - Published: 8/28/2018 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Wrong Number by skygirl55 reviews
Sometimes the wrong number can actually be the right one. Caskett One-Shot. FFYG Semi-AU
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,820 - Reviews: 82 - Favs: 81 - Follows: 45 - Published: 8/18/2018 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Whiteout by Lord of Kavaka reviews
Antarctica. Six million square miles of ice. The coldest place on Earth. Forty-six countries had competing claims and maintained outposts. There was no regular law enforcement there. Kate Beckett was the lone U.S. Marshal assigned to the territory. AU from RISE. CastleFicathon2018. Inspired by the graphic novels and movie of the same name. Rated T. COMPLETE.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Suspense - Chapters: 28 - Words: 75,416 - Reviews: 705 - Favs: 102 - Follows: 142 - Updated: 8/10/2018 - Published: 6/8/2018 - [Kate B., Rick C.] OC - Complete
And Then I Found You by skygirl55 reviews
For months its been more about surviving than living, but a chance meeting could change all of that. Caskett AU. Semi apocalyptic. For #Castleficathon2018
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 15 - Words: 52,021 - Reviews: 363 - Favs: 92 - Follows: 140 - Updated: 8/9/2018 - Published: 6/23/2018 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
Confessions by Dmarx reviews
He put together a fundraiser in honor of her mother because he loves her, and she's been working so hard in therapy to get to the point where she can wholly love him back. She's not quite sure she's ready to say the words, but she knows she's ready to show him. One-shot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,511 - Reviews: 84 - Favs: 139 - Follows: 44 - Published: 7/12/2018 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Growing Old With You by skygirl55 reviews
What if you didn't age until you met your soulmate? Caskett Soulmate AU One-shot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,213 - Reviews: 46 - Favs: 72 - Follows: 42 - Published: 7/5/2018 - Complete
Confessions by EllaNight reviews
Prompt: "In 4x01 Kate is heavily medicated and ends up telling Josh she loves him thinking he is actually Castle." Based on an episode from Desperate Housewives. For Jo.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 9,883 - Reviews: 83 - Favs: 130 - Follows: 176 - Updated: 7/2/2018 - Published: 6/3/2018 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Looking for Love by skygirl55 reviews
"For the first time ever Looking for Love will feature a celebrity bachelor…author Richard Castle!" Caskett AU #castleficathon2018 entry
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 13 - Words: 34,684 - Reviews: 447 - Favs: 177 - Follows: 199 - Updated: 6/21/2018 - Published: 5/12/2018 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
Moments Passed by bravevulnerability reviews
'It's been five years and she's undoing him in five minutes.' AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 20 - Words: 69,449 - Reviews: 889 - Favs: 351 - Follows: 346 - Updated: 6/13/2018 - Published: 4/30/2018 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Earworm by skygirl55 reviews
Soulmate Semi-AU set Season 2, Post-Sucker Punch. One-shot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,461 - Reviews: 40 - Favs: 65 - Follows: 29 - Published: 5/28/2018 - Complete
Returning the Favor by skygirl55 reviews
Caskett Season 4 one-shot. AU Post 4x11 (Til Death Do Us Part)
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,222 - Reviews: 52 - Favs: 97 - Follows: 36 - Published: 5/20/2018 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Bulletproof by acertainzest reviews
A one-shot exploring a different way things could have gone at Captain Montgomery's funeral in the Season 3 finale.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,339 - Reviews: 53 - Favs: 83 - Follows: 33 - Published: 5/19/2018 - Complete
The Unexpected by Lord of Kavaka reviews
Castle overhears Beckett interrogating Bobby during the Boylan Plaza bombing case, but instead of storming off in a hurt fit, he is too stunned to move. 47 SECONDS AU. Oneshot. Originally posted as a tweet fic.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,576 - Reviews: 31 - Favs: 84 - Follows: 30 - Published: 5/10/2018 - [Rick C., Kate B.] - Complete
Human Being by skygirl55 reviews
"Did you ever write it? The book you were researching." He gave her a small smile. "No." Then, after a beat he added, "I wrote something better." Caskett AU. Companion/Reversal to Being Human
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 7 - Words: 25,338 - Reviews: 187 - Favs: 93 - Follows: 121 - Updated: 5/6/2018 - Published: 4/30/2018 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Hamptons Lust by KateMB reviews
My first published AU. Read the author's note to see where this came from. Basically, Caskett meet on a Hamptons beach, and the sparks fly. Not much more to it.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 8,052 - Reviews: 33 - Favs: 61 - Follows: 100 - Updated: 5/5/2018 - Published: 3/6/2018 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
When Love Isn't Enough by skygirl55 reviews
Being in love with someone isn't always enough to want to be with them. Caskett AU. Two-shot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 2 - Words: 8,863 - Reviews: 86 - Favs: 101 - Follows: 88 - Updated: 4/28/2018 - Published: 4/23/2018 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Undying Love by skygirl55 reviews
Richard Castle can truly say his love story with Kate Beckett is eternal; Caskett Soulmate (Semi) AU - Set mid-S5. Two-shot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 12,144 - Reviews: 97 - Favs: 115 - Follows: 90 - Updated: 4/21/2018 - Published: 4/18/2018 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
Being Human by skygirl55 reviews
"I don't want you to go." "I'm sorry, but you don't have a choice." Caskett AU with a touch of sci-fi
Castle - Rated: M - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 9 - Words: 28,878 - Reviews: 260 - Favs: 123 - Follows: 148 - Updated: 4/19/2018 - Published: 3/24/2018 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
Lay to Rest by rewritetheending reviews
When Richard Castle meets Kate Beckett four months after she was shot at her captain's funeral, he's catapulted into a decades-long conspiracy that has long haunted her. Working by her side and helping to solve the case may be the only way he can give her the closure she needs. A very AU take on the end of the JB case.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Supernatural/Angst - Chapters: 9 - Words: 22,638 - Reviews: 170 - Favs: 59 - Follows: 97 - Updated: 4/7/2018 - Published: 3/11/2018 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
All I Want by bravevulnerability reviews
'All he wants for his birthday is to move past her. But his heart doesn't want that at all. His heart wants Kate Beckett to show up at his door and prove him wrong. Or, better yet, prove all of his previous misgivings about her, about them, right. But there aren't enough birthday wishes in the world to make that one come true.' Post 4x19 AU for Castle's birthday.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,547 - Reviews: 96 - Favs: 207 - Follows: 67 - Published: 4/1/2018 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Hiraeth: B-Sides by bravevulnerability reviews
Missing scenes and additional glimpses for the 'Hiraeth' universe.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 3 - Words: 4,351 - Reviews: 75 - Favs: 80 - Follows: 90 - Published: 3/21/2018 - Rick C., Kate B.
Forget the World by skygirl55 reviews
"Did you just kiss me? In a dumpster?" Caskett Semi-AU
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 3 - Words: 12,882 - Reviews: 85 - Favs: 80 - Follows: 110 - Updated: 3/20/2018 - Published: 3/13/2018 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Waiting by TVCastleAlwaysx reviews
Castle and Beckett find themselves stuck in the precinct elevator. As they wait together up close and personal they soon discover there's more to it than just a broken elevator & could be in the middle of something a lot more sinister. Waiting is set right after episode 3x11 Nikki heat & before 3x12 Poof you're dead & stays true to the original plot of the show.
Castle - Rated: K - English - Romance/Crime - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,251 - Reviews: 32 - Favs: 42 - Follows: 106 - Published: 3/17/2018 - Rick C., Kate B., Javier E., Kevin R.
Summer in the Hamptons by skygirl55 reviews
Sometimes letting go is the hardest thing of all. Caskett pre-series AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 15 - Words: 38,971 - Reviews: 466 - Favs: 148 - Follows: 217 - Updated: 3/10/2018 - Published: 1/20/2018 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
With Fragile Hearts by Dmarx reviews
It's new and tentative, this thing between them – sharing beds and lives and progressively larger pieces of their hearts. A different take on the events of 3x22 through 4x01. One-shot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,983 - Reviews: 73 - Favs: 120 - Follows: 36 - Published: 2/28/2018 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Years Gone By by Dmarx reviews
In which Castle recovers from the bullets to his chest, shows up at the Twelfth, and begins to slowly but surely weasel his way into Captain Beckett's life…and her heart. A reimagining of the series in which Castle & Beckett first meet in the 7x06 (Time of Our Lives) AU storyline. Entry for the Castle Ficathon Winter 2017. Complete.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 37 - Words: 64,040 - Reviews: 765 - Favs: 141 - Follows: 266 - Updated: 2/22/2018 - Published: 11/18/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
On The List by acertainzest reviews
Kate Beckett's relationship with FBI Agent Will Sorenson is fine. Just fine. Really. And investigating a murder case that involves her favorite author isn't going to change anything. Or is it? ;)
Castle - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 6 - Words: 20,068 - Reviews: 244 - Favs: 110 - Follows: 201 - Updated: 2/17/2018 - Published: 2/4/2018 - Complete
Fuel to Fire by bravevulnerability reviews
'It's been exactly a month since Kate Beckett was admitted to the burn unit of the hospital after surviving the explosion of her apartment and she's proving to be one of their most difficult patients yet.' 2x18 inspired AU. Three shot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 6,734 - Reviews: 151 - Favs: 166 - Follows: 170 - Updated: 2/2/2018 - Published: 1/29/2018 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Side by Side by skygirl55 reviews
Kate & Rick try to find their way after a life-changing event. Continuation of It's Only Just Begun. For #CastleFicathonWinter2017
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 5 - Words: 17,028 - Reviews: 166 - Favs: 99 - Follows: 126 - Updated: 1/13/2018 - Published: 12/30/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
New Year's Day by bravevulnerability reviews
"I'm supposed to be with you. And you're supposed to be with me, no matter what world we're in. So when you find me, don't let me go." Sequel to 'Change in Realities'. Two shot. AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 2 - Words: 12,530 - Reviews: 87 - Favs: 93 - Follows: 97 - Updated: 12/31/2017 - Published: 12/29/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Auld Lang Syne by skygirl55 reviews
A new year filled with endless possibilities. A Caskett AU NYE one-shot. Companion to 'Tis the Season
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,392 - Reviews: 49 - Favs: 53 - Follows: 34 - Published: 12/31/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Tis the Season by skygirl55 reviews
Joy, Peace on Earth, and the Kindness of Strangers - A Christmas One-shot - Pre-Show AU
Castle - Rated: T - English - Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,037 - Reviews: 40 - Favs: 55 - Follows: 37 - Published: 12/25/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
In the Spirit by bravevulnerability reviews
A series of Christmas themed one shots, each a glimpse into a minimum of ten previously written stories.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 12 - Words: 47,739 - Reviews: 438 - Favs: 124 - Follows: 130 - Updated: 12/24/2017 - Published: 12/14/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
All The Songs Make Sense by EllaNight reviews
A Castle Advent Calendar fic! Each chapter will be a Christmas song inspired one-shot and provide a glimpse into Castle and Beckett's future holiday seasons. All will be set post season 8 and not in any chronological order.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Family/Romance - Chapters: 24 - Words: 28,541 - Reviews: 422 - Favs: 88 - Follows: 142 - Updated: 12/24/2017 - Published: 12/1/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Change in Realities by bravevulnerability reviews
"Someday you're going to find that your way of facing this realistic world just doesn't work. And when you do, don't overlook those lovely intangibles. You'll discover those are the only things that are worthwhile." An AU story set after the events of 2x24, 'A Deadly Game', for Christmas.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 10 - Words: 32,437 - Reviews: 324 - Favs: 138 - Follows: 166 - Updated: 12/24/2017 - Published: 12/15/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
It's Only Just Begun by skygirl55 reviews
Traveling home for the holidays comes with more complications than Kate Beckett is prepared for; particularly after she runs into a famous mystery writer. A Caskett Pre-Show AU holiday tale. For the CastleFicathonWinter2017
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 8 - Words: 36,295 - Reviews: 230 - Favs: 117 - Follows: 151 - Updated: 12/24/2017 - Published: 12/17/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Holding On Tonight by Lord of Kavaka reviews
Kate Beckett just finished her first day as Captain of the Twelfth Precinct. Yet she didn't want to go home to an empty apartment. Her life was a lonely one. And she felt like celebrating this milestone in her career with the NYPD. But the last thing she expected was to run into Richard Castle. Caskett. Set in an alternate Season 8. Rated T. COMPLETE. For CastleFicathonWinter2017.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 7 - Words: 15,691 - Reviews: 226 - Favs: 154 - Follows: 235 - Updated: 12/21/2017 - Published: 12/1/2017 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
Our Serendipitous Paths by ColieMacKenzie reviews
Kate Beckett wakes in a world where nothing is as she knows it to be. A season 4, AU story. NOW COMPLETE.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 13 - Words: 41,992 - Reviews: 726 - Favs: 493 - Follows: 758 - Updated: 12/20/2017 - Published: 2/17/2012 - [Kate B., Rick C.] Johanna B. - Complete
Aftermath by Dmarx reviews
Ever since she lifted the phone to her ear this morning and he said 'tell me you need me,' she's been acutely aware of just how badly she does need him. Alternate ending for 4x07. One shot.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,991 - Reviews: 58 - Favs: 99 - Follows: 40 - Published: 12/18/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Between Two by skygirl55 reviews
Everyone only has one soulmate...right? [Caskett Soulmate AU Circa Season 3/4]
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 13,574 - Reviews: 63 - Favs: 94 - Follows: 103 - Updated: 12/14/2017 - Published: 12/10/2017 - [Rick C., Kate B.] - Complete
Come Find Me by skygirl55 reviews
If you're searching for forever, I'll be waiting; come find me. Caskett semi-AU canon from Nikki Heat's book release (2x05)
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 11 - Words: 39,784 - Reviews: 425 - Favs: 205 - Follows: 271 - Updated: 12/9/2017 - Published: 11/4/2017 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
So It Goes by bravevulnerability reviews
'Watching Kate Beckett dancing in a club is nothing short of a religious experience. Witnessing it once isn't enough.' A late season 3 four shot.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 4 - Words: 11,058 - Reviews: 199 - Favs: 249 - Follows: 180 - Updated: 11/20/2017 - Published: 11/14/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Midnight by Lord of Kavaka reviews
Detective Kate Beckett has found the perfect apartment. However, there's one problem, strange things happen after midnight. A Ghost Love Story. Post-Season 2 AU. Caskett. Castle Halloween Bash 2017 Entry.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Supernatural - Chapters: 22 - Words: 33,588 - Reviews: 394 - Favs: 86 - Follows: 157 - Updated: 11/15/2017 - Published: 10/15/2017 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
Smoke by bravevulnerability reviews
"I wasn't going to leave you sick and alone on your favorite holiday, Castle." Set early season four, not long after 4x07, 'Cops and Robbers'. Castle Halloween Bash 2017 entry.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,312 - Reviews: 87 - Favs: 144 - Follows: 50 - Published: 10/31/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Rescue Me by skygirl55 reviews
Twelve weeks. All Kate Beckett needed to do was survived twelve weeks as the assistant to the surly, unkind, and downright unpleasant writer. The position was temporary, so she could make it. She had, after all, faced far worse than Richard Castle…or had she? Caskett AU
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 13 - Words: 41,247 - Reviews: 499 - Favs: 222 - Follows: 259 - Updated: 10/31/2017 - Published: 9/16/2017 - [Rick C., Kate B.] - Complete
Dark as Night by EllaNight reviews
Kate looks down to find big green eyes looking up at her, a black kitten rubbing his body against her ankle. She looks around to see if any one might be looking for him, but the people of New York don't stop, they continue rush past her as they usually do, minding their own business. Set some time during season 6. Second contribution to the Castle Halloween Bash. One-shot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,613 - Reviews: 31 - Favs: 50 - Follows: 21 - Published: 10/31/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
The Favor by acertainzest reviews
Rick Castle goes to a magic shop on Halloween for book research, with unexpected results. My entry for the 2017 Castle Halloween Bash.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Supernatural - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,253 - Reviews: 47 - Favs: 35 - Follows: 20 - Published: 10/30/2017 - Complete
Witching Hour by EllaNight reviews
"Beckett, they all saw it. Even Lily, who is much more like you with her logical mind, by the way. How do you explain that?" - Set some time post season 8. My first contribution to the Castle Halloween Bash. One-Shot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Supernatural/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,356 - Reviews: 39 - Favs: 33 - Follows: 26 - Published: 10/28/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
How We Hurt Each Other by skygirl55 reviews
Bringing up both hands Castle scrubbed them across his forehead and asked himself for the millionth time: Why? Why couldn't he just let her go? Caskett Angst post The Limey
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,271 - Reviews: 58 - Favs: 86 - Follows: 41 - Published: 10/23/2017 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
I Hate You by bravevulnerability reviews
'For Kate Beckett, he would have tried. He would have continued to love her quietly. Not anymore, though. Not with the lying and leading him on and sinning by silence. But it doesn't stop him from wanting her.' One shot set throughout the '47 Seconds' arc.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,434 - Reviews: 87 - Favs: 142 - Follows: 45 - Published: 10/19/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Elision by acertainzest reviews
Emily has a plan. Episode insert for 1x04. Just a short vignette that I needed to get out of my head.
Absentia - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 767 - Reviews: 20 - Favs: 15 - Follows: 11 - Published: 10/16/2017 - Complete
Treasure Hunter by Lord of Kavaka reviews
Since the day her mother died, Kate Beckett has been on a quest to find the truth, making a career of acquiring rare and hard to find artifacts for private collectors and museums across the globe. Now she's in hot pursuit of those responsible, while also dodging investigative journalist Rick Castle in search of his next story. AU. Castle Winter Hiatus 2015 Ficathon Entry.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 11 - Words: 30,061 - Reviews: 138 - Favs: 52 - Follows: 137 - Updated: 10/9/2017 - Published: 12/1/2015 - [Kate B., Rick C.] H. Lockwood, M. Royce
If You Wait by bravevulnerability reviews
'He isn't sure where she has gone, but it's obvious she wants to be alone. Or at least, without him. Until nearly a month into the summer when his phone chirps with a new message. From Kate Beckett.' Set during the summer after Beckett's shooting.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 15 - Words: 31,864 - Reviews: 806 - Favs: 415 - Follows: 367 - Updated: 9/17/2017 - Published: 8/15/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Back to the Beginning by skygirl55 reviews
Castle would be the first to admit that their deep friendship was unexpected and slightly peculiar given how different their lives were. Then again, perhaps that was why their bond was as strong as it was; those two descriptors perfectly illustrated the circumstances surrounding their initial meeting. Perhaps it was the path they were destined to walk. Caskett FFYG-AU
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 11 - Words: 26,246 - Reviews: 323 - Favs: 153 - Follows: 212 - Updated: 9/12/2017 - Published: 8/19/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Right Place, Right Time by skygirl55 reviews
Sometimes, people come together in the most incredible of ways. Caskett. Inspired by the musical "Come From Away." One-Shot
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 7,100 - Reviews: 56 - Favs: 76 - Follows: 22 - Published: 9/11/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
In From The Cold by Lord of Kavaka reviews
Detective Kate Beckett was shot. She succumbed to her injuries after eight hours on the operating table. She died. At least, that's what her family and friends were told. In truth, she survived and was placed in witness protection. Now, after three years, she returns home. Castle Ficathon 2017 entry.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 12 - Words: 33,056 - Reviews: 417 - Favs: 203 - Follows: 304 - Updated: 9/4/2017 - Published: 8/24/2017 - [Rick C., Kate B.] - Complete
Miracles Take Time by skygirl55 reviews
Castle & Beckett struggle with fertility in this post-show possible AU (ignores canon epilogue) One-Shot.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,253 - Reviews: 57 - Favs: 70 - Follows: 32 - Published: 8/26/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Fear of Falling by skygirl55 reviews
Det Rick Rodgers was handsome, sexy, funny and unquestionably Kate Beckett's favorite among her coworkers. Their two year partnership led to her calling him a friend-more so, if he was interested, but that was the problem: he seemed to be interested in every available female-except her. Caskett AU. For Castle Ficathon 2017.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 10 - Words: 33,827 - Reviews: 357 - Favs: 185 - Follows: 235 - Updated: 8/15/2017 - Published: 7/15/2017 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
Hiraeth by bravevulnerability reviews
"It's him," her colleague answers and it's the solemn tone of his voice, the grave quality of words that she's heard in only the most dire of circumstances, that confirms it for her before he has to say another word. "It's Castle. They found him. Alive." AU. An entry for the Castle Ficathon 2017.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 26 - Words: 85,353 - Reviews: 1871 - Favs: 471 - Follows: 395 - Updated: 8/9/2017 - Published: 6/12/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Something to Hold On To by skygirl55 reviews
What if it wasn't just Kate's life at risk? AU twist on the end of "Knockout" Caskett.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 3 - Words: 15,461 - Reviews: 117 - Favs: 125 - Follows: 135 - Updated: 7/11/2017 - Published: 7/4/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Saudade by bravevulnerability reviews
'He wants her. He wants her so much, it's naked and gleaming in his gaze, but he thinks he can't have her and she has to fix it.' Set post 4x21, 'Headhunters'. For the #CastlePornado.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,495 - Reviews: 60 - Favs: 210 - Follows: 53 - Published: 7/2/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
One Last Shot by skygirl55 reviews
"Beckett's been kidnapped." "Yeah, and we have to find her." Caskett. AU post-47-Seconds-arc. Entry into Castle Pornado weekend (2 parts; pt 1 is rated T)
Castle - Rated: M - English - Angst - Chapters: 2 - Words: 11,167 - Reviews: 61 - Favs: 106 - Follows: 117 - Updated: 7/2/2017 - Published: 6/29/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
The Other Side of Broken by skygirl55 reviews
Busy single mom Kate Beckett doesn't have time for unnecessary distractions, particularly from a certain mystery writer she meets on the subway. Then again, he might just be the exact thing she's been searching for. Caskett AU. Trigger warnings inside.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 15 - Words: 47,283 - Reviews: 822 - Favs: 301 - Follows: 307 - Updated: 7/1/2017 - Published: 5/13/2017 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
I Will Wait by EllaNight reviews
"She's pacing. She knows it won't make time pass any faster, won't make him arrive any faster but she can't help it. He's been gone for seven days and her body started craving him, his touch and arousing ministrations about an hour after his departure." Early Season 5 AU where Castle leaves on a book tour. For the Castle Pornado!
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,640 - Reviews: 34 - Favs: 82 - Follows: 27 - Published: 6/30/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
The Other Side of Broken - M Chapter by skygirl55 reviews
Insert for Ch 14 of "The Other Side of Broken"
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,597 - Reviews: 16 - Favs: 60 - Follows: 18 - Published: 6/27/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
One Night in Ithaca by skygirl55 reviews
An AU ending twist for Cops & Robbers. Caskett. One-Shot
Castle - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,299 - Reviews: 55 - Favs: 84 - Follows: 34 - Published: 6/8/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Phosphenes by bravevulnerability reviews
"That was amazing. The way you kissed me." An AU moment for 3x13, 'Knockdown'.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,564 - Reviews: 97 - Favs: 187 - Follows: 75 - Published: 6/6/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Say You Remember by bravevulnerability reviews
"Beckett," Castle calls, dropping his forehead against the door's frame while his arm remains upright, mechanically slamming his fist into the surface of the door. "Why aren't you answering?" Ah, definitely drunk then.' A season 4 AU set between 4x21, 'Headhunters', and 4x22, 'Undead Again'. For AC.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,221 - Reviews: 94 - Favs: 209 - Follows: 63 - Published: 6/1/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
acaronar by bravevulnerability reviews
'Someone had kidnapped them. Handcuffed them together in what appeared to be a basement, the longer he studied their surroundings, and left them here with no apparent way out. All while Beckett was in the midst of a cold that suddenly sounds and feels far worse than it had this morning.' An AU take on 4x10, 'Cuffed'.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,626 - Reviews: 63 - Favs: 121 - Follows: 46 - Published: 5/22/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
No One But You by bravevulnerability reviews
"The question is this: when you come right down to it, would you be willing to break her out of prison? Because that, my boy, is true love." AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,916 - Reviews: 78 - Favs: 146 - Follows: 64 - Published: 5/15/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Slip Into Your Skin by bravevulnerability reviews
"The closest I came to taking an art class was posing for one, as a model." Set early season 4. Inspired by 4x05, 'Eye of the Beholder'.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,943 - Reviews: 83 - Favs: 138 - Follows: 53 - Published: 5/7/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Point of No Return by skygirl55 reviews
"You'll never be alone—not if you don't want to be." Caskett. Insert for 4x01 "Rise" goes AU from there.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 7,911 - Reviews: 74 - Favs: 112 - Follows: 145 - Published: 5/2/2017 - [Rick C., Kate B.] - Complete
Trading Heartbeats by bravevulnerability reviews
"Detective Castle, this is Katherine Beckett, famous mystery novelist with 26 bestsellers to date, perhaps 27 soon if this all works out. And your shadow for the foreseeable future." AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 21 - Words: 57,509 - Reviews: 1174 - Favs: 412 - Follows: 396 - Updated: 4/28/2017 - Published: 3/13/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
What Makes You Stronger by skygirl55 reviews
For Detective Kate Beckett, getting to know her barista, Rick, better may end up being more than she bargained for. Caskett AU. Trigger warnings inside.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 13 - Words: 36,592 - Reviews: 426 - Favs: 205 - Follows: 203 - Updated: 4/27/2017 - Published: 3/26/2017 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
Can't Go Back Now by Oliviet reviews
"She can't stop thinking about it. About him. The feel of his lips pressed against hers as his hands tangled in her hair. The feeling of him pressed against her, taking every ounce of her strength not to roll her hips into his." Season 3 AU where Castle and Beckett get together before she's shot and they spend the summer together at the cabin. Summer Ficathon 2016.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 10 - Words: 24,628 - Reviews: 347 - Favs: 239 - Follows: 558 - Updated: 4/20/2017 - Published: 5/21/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Less by bravevulnerability reviews
"For once, she wants less of it all. Less boundaries, less space, less secrets. A lot less waiting." Set post 4x10, 'Cuffed'. One shot. For Maddy.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,350 - Reviews: 74 - Favs: 150 - Follows: 54 - Published: 4/16/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Every Bit by bravevulnerability reviews
'He may not have every muscle chiseled and sharp, may not meet his own standards, but she adored his body, every inch of him, and she wants him to know.' Post 5x01.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,569 - Reviews: 62 - Favs: 146 - Follows: 44 - Published: 4/9/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Leap Before You Look by acertainzest reviews
TFLN prompt: "Just calling to thank you for not dying. I love you." An alternate ending for 4x21 "Headhunters."
Castle - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,276 - Reviews: 57 - Favs: 90 - Follows: 32 - Published: 3/27/2017 - Complete
The Heart Wants What it Wants by skygirl55 reviews
For Kate Beckett and Richard Castle being together is impossible...or is it? [AU Future World / Companion to "The Illusion of Perfect"] 3 Parts.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 14,267 - Reviews: 84 - Favs: 71 - Follows: 75 - Updated: 3/25/2017 - Published: 3/18/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Draw Your Swords by bravevulnerability reviews
'She's in the middle of seducing Nigel Wyndham with her words, earning his interest with ease, and he's about to give up that champagne glass he'd been nursing with his prints all over it, when a hand touches her waist, a throat clears. "May I cut in?"' An AU insert for 4x20, 'The Limey'.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,720 - Reviews: 80 - Favs: 177 - Follows: 56 - Published: 3/19/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Continuing the Story by skygirl55 reviews
Of course Castle could interact with Ryan and Esposito if he had to. Beckett, on the other hand, he was surprised to see as he had not received so much as a text message from her since the day he walked out of the precinct—not that the minded; it was easier that way. [Caskett What if - Prompt inside] Oneshot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,872 - Reviews: 45 - Favs: 71 - Follows: 37 - Published: 3/19/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Redux by skygirl55 reviews
What if Kate was never shot at Montgomery's Funeral? 3x24 & S4 AU
Castle - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 8 - Words: 14,873 - Reviews: 189 - Favs: 109 - Follows: 175 - Updated: 3/16/2017 - Published: 3/9/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Nothing Like The Real Thing by acertainzest reviews
Maybe she shouldn't have been so hasty in turning down the dinner and debriefing. Was it too late to change her mind? A silly little FFYG insert for your entertainment.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,738 - Reviews: 37 - Favs: 39 - Follows: 20 - Published: 3/16/2017 - Complete
Love Me Sweet by EllaNight reviews
Tonight is special. She wants it to be special. Between work at the precinct, him trying to find time to write for his upcoming deadline and Lily at home, they've seldom found much time to themselves. And tonight she wants him, has been thinking of this all day really, his hands and his mouth. Late Valentine's Day Fic!
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 4,614 - Reviews: 41 - Favs: 82 - Follows: 108 - Updated: 3/15/2017 - Published: 2/18/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Rise Up by Lord of Kavaka reviews
Three months. It had been a long three months since he'd last seen or heard from Kate Beckett. And Rick Castle missed her. RISE AU. ONESHOT.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,374 - Reviews: 43 - Favs: 76 - Follows: 31 - Published: 3/14/2017 - [Rick C., Kate B.] - Complete
The Illusion of Perfect by skygirl55 reviews
Despite having completely different backgrounds and life experiences, writer Richard Castle and his detective partner Kate Beckett have always made their professional relationship work, but a dramatic event could finally be the catalyst for more. Caskett semi-AU w futuristic setting.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 8 - Words: 23,185 - Reviews: 217 - Favs: 89 - Follows: 140 - Updated: 3/11/2017 - Published: 2/20/2017 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
Heart In Wire by bravevulnerability reviews
'He doesn't truly know what they are – broken up, on a break, straddling the line between the two. All he really knows is that they can't be over.' A series of tumblr prompt fills with the common theme of being a 'post break-up AU'.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 19 - Words: 33,310 - Reviews: 313 - Favs: 137 - Follows: 97 - Updated: 3/10/2017 - Published: 3/4/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Imminence by EllaNight reviews
He picks her up in his arms, engulfs in a hug that completely takes her by surprise but is not at all unwelcome. Her arms come around his neck and she holds on, despite her large midsection getting in the way, kissing his cheek as he sets her back down on her feet. "What was that for?" She asks, grinning up at him. "I have a surprise to show you." Prompt fill #Castle28
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,171 - Reviews: 22 - Favs: 54 - Follows: 27 - Published: 2/28/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
tuqburni by bravevulnerability reviews
'Life hasn't exactly been going well for him throughout the last three years, but he hadn't expected dying lost, alone, and in the middle of New York's worst blizzard in decades, to be his fate.' An AU twist on season 8 that picks up from the end of 8x07, 'The Last Seduction'. Two shot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 6,501 - Reviews: 117 - Favs: 140 - Follows: 120 - Updated: 2/23/2017 - Published: 2/21/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
A Different Kind of Magic by skygirl55 reviews
A magical AU twist on Season 3's Set Up/Count Down. 3-parter. Caskett.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 3 - Words: 10,409 - Reviews: 89 - Favs: 81 - Follows: 103 - Updated: 2/18/2017 - Published: 2/11/2017 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
Be Mine by bravevulnerability reviews
"You want to be my valentine, Beckett?" A post 2x18 AU for Valentine's Day.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,032 - Reviews: 70 - Favs: 134 - Follows: 42 - Published: 2/14/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
The Wedding Date by Lord of Kavaka reviews
Her best friend was getting married, and Kate Beckett needed a date. What she got was more than she bargained for. Caskett AU meeting. Based on the movie of the same name. Castle Summer 2016 Ficathon Entry. Complete.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 21 - Words: 72,467 - Reviews: 831 - Favs: 330 - Follows: 596 - Updated: 2/13/2017 - Published: 5/29/2016 - [Kate B., Rick C.] W. Sorenson, Madison Q. - Complete
Metamorphosis by skygirl55 reviews
An unprecedented viral outbreak alters the course of Richard Castle's life forever. AU-Post-To Love and Die in LA. Caskett.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 3 - Words: 16,774 - Reviews: 102 - Favs: 73 - Follows: 94 - Updated: 2/8/2017 - Published: 1/31/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Bloom Softly by bravevulnerability reviews
'He may have fallen in love with the city of Florence at first sight, but he thinks he fell in love with Kate Beckett even quicker.' AU. Loosely inspired by the film, 'Lost in Florence'. Two shot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 6,514 - Reviews: 112 - Favs: 145 - Follows: 149 - Updated: 2/3/2017 - Published: 2/1/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Venus by skygirl55 reviews
Richard Castle hated soulmates. Not his soul mate—he did not know who she was or if she even existed—but the basic concept of soulmates. And that was saying something because, in general, Richard Castle was not a man who hated much. [Caskett Soulmate AU]
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 8,711 - Reviews: 71 - Favs: 114 - Follows: 99 - Updated: 1/28/2017 - Published: 1/25/2017 - [Rick C., Kate B.] - Complete
Exertion by bravevulnerability reviews
'Castle narrows his gaze on her, risks a brave step closer. "Beckett, were you really doing yoga when I got here?"' An insert for 4x02, 'Heroes and Villains'.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,477 - Reviews: 42 - Favs: 150 - Follows: 55 - Published: 1/22/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
The Life We Built by skygirl55 reviews
Kate Beckett never expected to find herself nineteen, pregnant, and motherless, but that was the hand life dealt her and she was dealing with it the best she could. She had finally decided to give her baby up for adoption when the baby's father showed up and complicated things. Richard Castle had a tendency to do that. (Caskett AU)
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 21 - Words: 81,294 - Reviews: 809 - Favs: 377 - Follows: 497 - Updated: 1/19/2017 - Published: 10/29/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Pas de Deux by bravevulnerability reviews
'His daughter is hopelessly smitten with her dance teacher, already attached, and she isn't the only one.' After enrolling Alexis in dance classes, Castle meets her talented instructor, Kate Beckett. AU. Three shot. For Alex.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 3 - Words: 14,697 - Reviews: 188 - Favs: 283 - Follows: 195 - Updated: 1/15/2017 - Published: 1/11/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Anew by bravevulnerability reviews
'It shouldn't feel like he had abandoned her. She hadn't even wanted him around to begin with.' A post 2x05 AU for New Year's.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,349 - Reviews: 86 - Favs: 152 - Follows: 60 - Published: 12/31/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Tracks in the Snow by bravevulnerability reviews
A collection of holiday themed prompt fills and one shots. Cover art by the wonderful Nadia.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 28 - Words: 30,472 - Reviews: 340 - Favs: 88 - Follows: 76 - Updated: 12/28/2016 - Published: 12/23/2016 - Rick C., Kate B.
State of Grace by bravevulnerability reviews
'Kate Beckett is simultaneously a mom and a homicide detective, in no way does she have time for a relationship, let alone with someone like Castle and definitely not now, during the hectic holiday season. Even if he could apparently make her daughter smile easier than anyone else has in a long time.' An AU story for Christmas.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 13 - Words: 36,400 - Reviews: 669 - Favs: 503 - Follows: 398 - Updated: 12/24/2016 - Published: 12/13/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
The Christmas Project by skygirl55 reviews
Officer Kate Beckett is just trying to make her way through the holiday season with as little yuletide interaction as possible, but the more frequently she runs into a Santa Claus named Rick, the more he might be succeeding in warming her up to the season generally known as her least favorite. Caskett pre-series AU meet.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 10 - Words: 23,494 - Reviews: 247 - Favs: 110 - Follows: 144 - Updated: 12/19/2016 - Published: 12/10/2016 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
Wake Me Up by acertainzest reviews
After Beckett returns from California (To Love And Die In L.A.), Josh finds her asleep with Royce's letter in her hand. A birthday fic for Lou, based on a prompt she gave me ages ago!
Castle - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,020 - Reviews: 56 - Favs: 90 - Follows: 35 - Published: 12/14/2016 - Complete
Fall to Pieces by skygirl55 reviews
Collapsing down against her calves, Kate's neck hung forward and her shoulders hunched as sobs began resonating in her diaphragm. In less than one minute her entire future had been erased—evaporated and disappeared as if it never existed. Angsty AU Ending to Cops & Robbers (4x07)
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 11 - Words: 31,592 - Reviews: 346 - Favs: 215 - Follows: 291 - Updated: 12/14/2016 - Published: 11/8/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Retrouvailles by bravevulnerability reviews
'It's been over a year since he last saw her and after all this time, of all places, he's literally bumped into her in the middle of Paris.' A post 3x24, Knockout, AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 24 - Words: 51,212 - Reviews: 1296 - Favs: 377 - Follows: 477 - Updated: 11/25/2016 - Published: 10/3/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Homemade by bravevulnerability reviews
'The pressure of all that still needs to be done swirling through his mind is almost enough to distract him from the smell of burning that wafts through the air, the thin haze of smoke floating from the kitchen.' Thanksgiving dinner preparation for the Castles doesn't go exactly as planned. One shot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,380 - Reviews: 66 - Favs: 98 - Follows: 29 - Published: 11/24/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Is There Somewhere by bravevulnerability reviews
"You may not care, but I'm not losing you again," he states under his breath, his eyes a thunderous shade of blue burning bright in the darkness of night all around them. "Definitely not like this." A Castle Halloween Bash 2016 entry. Set during 4x22, 'Undead Again'.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 3 - Words: 11,311 - Reviews: 141 - Favs: 122 - Follows: 156 - Updated: 11/20/2016 - Published: 10/25/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Happy Hour by acertainzest reviews
In the wee hours of the morning, Castle texts Beckett with an unusual request. A piece of improbable mid-Season-3 silliness, based on two TFLN posts.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,173 - Reviews: 40 - Favs: 66 - Follows: 36 - Published: 11/8/2016 - Complete
Sempiternal by bravevulnerability reviews
'There are only two options: let her die, peacefully, naturally, like a human should, or save her life by damning her at the same time. ' A Castle Halloween Bash 2016 entry. Three shot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Supernatural - Chapters: 3 - Words: 6,772 - Reviews: 139 - Favs: 130 - Follows: 144 - Updated: 10/31/2016 - Published: 10/27/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Creature Fear by bravevulnerability reviews
'Kate casts her gaze to the evening sky, momentarily ponders how she ended up here with a supposedly unlucky cat and a ludicrous writer both accompanying her home on Halloween night.' A Castle Halloween Bash 2016 entry. Set in season 3.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,106 - Reviews: 77 - Favs: 129 - Follows: 45 - Published: 10/23/2016 - Complete
Murphy's Law by skygirl55 reviews
The last person Kate Beckett expects to bump into in an airport is Richard Castle and of course he's on her flight, too. AU After Season 1.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 8 - Words: 30,387 - Reviews: 296 - Favs: 184 - Follows: 294 - Updated: 10/22/2016 - Published: 9/24/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
The Damnation of Richard Castle by acertainzest reviews
Alternate title: Castle Goes To Hell. An entry for the CastleFicPromoter Halloween Bash 2016.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Supernatural/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,211 - Reviews: 29 - Favs: 23 - Follows: 21 - Published: 10/17/2016 - Complete
595 Broome St by ColieMacKenzie reviews
The moment they met, their lives became extraordinary. They just didn't know it yet. A pre-series meeting AU. Entry for the Castle Summer Hiatus 2015 Ficathon.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 7 - Words: 21,922 - Reviews: 408 - Favs: 245 - Follows: 596 - Updated: 10/11/2016 - Published: 5/18/2015 - [Kate B., Rick C.] Alexis C.
And Everything Nice by ColieMacKenzie reviews
There's something about sharing news like this with her father, something about the life-affirming reality after everything they've been through, after almost dying yet again, and making it against all odds... Prompt fill for whyiseverythingcooltaken for her generous donation to the GoodLuckStana fundraising campaign.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,191 - Reviews: 58 - Favs: 85 - Follows: 28 - Published: 10/3/2016 - [Rick C., Kate B.] Jim B. - Complete
a little less broken by blue252 reviews
"So here she finds herself, sneaking out of her room long past midnight in Castle's clothes - in Castle's home - drawn to the window by the blanket of white that now coats the city." A post Tick, Tick Tick/Boom S2 AU. Oneshot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,247 - Reviews: 64 - Favs: 55 - Follows: 34 - Published: 10/1/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Calls Me Home by bravevulnerability reviews
'Kate glances up from her place on the porch to the sight of Richard Castle approaching, concern drawing his brow into a furrow, but his eyes still light up at the sight of her, bright blue and shimmering. An unexpectedly welcome sight to her sore heart.' A 'Sister Cities' inspired AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,168 - Reviews: 64 - Favs: 108 - Follows: 60 - Published: 9/29/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Beating The Odds by Lord of Kavaka reviews
Everything that Kate Beckett believed in was falling apart. Her entire career had been spent following the evidence, trusting in it. But with this case, unlike any before, she just could not believe it. AU ONESHOT; Takes place sometime after 3x17-Countdown. Prompt fill for the GoodLuckStana prompt challenge. Cover art by the talented E (random-ship).
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,387 - Reviews: 20 - Favs: 48 - Follows: 39 - Published: 9/26/2016 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
Here's to Many More by skygirl55 reviews
Castle & Beckett reflect back on their lives together on their 10th wedding anniversary. Prompt fill for the GoodLuckStana fundraiser.
Castle - Rated: K - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,974 - Reviews: 42 - Favs: 64 - Follows: 22 - Published: 9/25/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Finding the Forest by acertainzest reviews
AU: Rick Castle goes on a writing retreat and meets a mysterious stranger.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 7 - Words: 32,400 - Reviews: 273 - Favs: 206 - Follows: 231 - Updated: 9/23/2016 - Published: 9/9/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Never Wonder by bravevulnerability reviews
'Of course her husband had told their daughter stories that involved turning a man who had hit on her into a bad guy. Of course.' Castle, Beckett, and their children have a run-in with a former acquaintance. Prompt fill for the #GoodLuckStana fundraiser. Cover art provided by the immensely talented E (random-ship).
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,376 - Reviews: 76 - Favs: 154 - Follows: 44 - Published: 9/22/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Compromised by bravevulnerability reviews
'Kate Beckett may have slid beneath his skin, threaded herself through his veins and leaked into his bloodstream, but maybe it was a good thing, for now, for the sake of the mission. He'd have her out of his system by the time it was all over with.' A roughly season 8 inspired AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 20 - Words: 69,790 - Reviews: 798 - Favs: 245 - Follows: 293 - Updated: 9/21/2016 - Published: 8/8/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
A Shadow of Doubt by skygirl55 reviews
If Kate Beckett was ever sure of one thing, it was that never in a hundred lifetimes would she ever have expected this. (An AU version of Probable Cause)
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 10,135 - Reviews: 106 - Favs: 96 - Follows: 173 - Updated: 9/17/2016 - Published: 9/4/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Soldier On by EllaNight reviews
Prompt: "Castle is a soldier and after 3 years of being apart he comes home. Of course, Beckett doesn't know about it and he surprises her at the precinct." AU Caskett reunion.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 6,557 - Reviews: 72 - Favs: 161 - Follows: 180 - Updated: 9/5/2016 - Published: 8/20/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
A Light in the Dark by skygirl55 reviews
Finding another living, breathing human being in the post-apocalyptic world was not just difficult, but impossible. Kate Beckett never expected to find anyone, let alone Richard Castle. After saving him from certain death, they form an alliance, which soon leads to the realization from both of them that they finally found a reason to keep living. Caskett AU/ZombieApocolypse
Castle - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 15 - Words: 69,054 - Reviews: 471 - Favs: 180 - Follows: 220 - Updated: 8/31/2016 - Published: 7/9/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Celebratory by bravevulnerability reviews
'Her body still hums with a kinetic energy, an electricity that begs to surge, be released, but this case has her dignity at stake, thanks to the man peeking over her shoulder between calming breaths. They can't afford to lose and perhaps, if they win, then maybe they really can find a creative way to celebrate.' AU episode insert for 2x02, 'The Double Down'. Three shot. For Alex.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 8,103 - Reviews: 130 - Favs: 165 - Follows: 165 - Updated: 8/27/2016 - Published: 8/23/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Diving In by skygirl55 reviews
Rick & Kate as Olympic athletes. Caskett AU. Inspired by all the proposals at the Rio Olympics. One Shot.
Castle - Rated: K - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,228 - Reviews: 39 - Favs: 81 - Follows: 32 - Published: 8/16/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Of Books and Meetings by EllaNight reviews
"Kate had not wanted to be here tonight. She should have been home, studying for her upcoming bar exams, but her Dad had gotten an unexpected call from the office, one he couldn't postpone until the next morning. And so here she was, at one of Richard Castle's infamous book launch parties." Prompt-fill AU: pre-series Caskett meeting.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 5,028 - Reviews: 49 - Favs: 104 - Follows: 152 - Updated: 8/11/2016 - Published: 7/18/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Plot Twist by skygirl55 reviews
What if Castle & Beckett were given custody of Ryan & Jenny's little girl after their untimely death? Inspired by the movie Life as we Know it. Set mid-season 3, pre Knockdown.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 5 - Words: 15,204 - Reviews: 145 - Favs: 158 - Follows: 230 - Updated: 8/4/2016 - Published: 7/17/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Figé Dans Le Temps by bravevulnerability reviews
'It's his first signing abroad since… since she made a mess of things and spent months with him at her side, carefully putting all the pieces back together and earning the forgiveness she sought, the trust she shook.' A post season 8 AU. Inspired by photo prompts sent to me on tumblr.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 4 - Words: 5,211 - Reviews: 116 - Favs: 110 - Follows: 141 - Updated: 8/1/2016 - Published: 7/19/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Serenade by bravevulnerability reviews
'Castle is a fan of gestures, especially those that tend to be grand, and she fully intends to give him one tonight. Not if he fails to show up, though.' A late season 4 one shot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,395 - Reviews: 55 - Favs: 112 - Follows: 38 - Published: 7/26/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Present Tense by bravevulnerability reviews
'Kate trails her index finger along Lily's onesie covered foot before she straightens in her seat, folds her hands over her lap and tries to locate the peace her daughter has found in a place where she's spilled her heart out more than once, let it bleed all over the polished hardwood floors of Carter Burke's office.' A future fic.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,870 - Reviews: 68 - Favs: 123 - Follows: 55 - Published: 7/11/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Seasons Change by skygirl55 reviews
When Johanna Beckett wins a contest to meet her favorite writer, Richard Castle, she's thrilled. Oppositely, her daughter simply doesn't see the appeal. One simple meet becomes the catalyst for a series of events none of them could have foreseen. Caskett AU. Castle Summer 2016 Ficathon Entry.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 13 - Words: 40,109 - Reviews: 433 - Favs: 278 - Follows: 376 - Updated: 7/7/2016 - Published: 5/28/2016 - Rick C., Kate B., Johanna B. - Complete
Soft Shock by bravevulnerability reviews
'Fireworks spooked her, they had for years prior and likely would for years to come, and it was an occasional hazard she had learned to live with, despite sometimes dreading the welcoming of a new year, the arrival of summer.' A future fic for the Fourth of July.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Family/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,632 - Reviews: 55 - Favs: 104 - Follows: 34 - Published: 7/4/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Ceasefire by bravevulnerability reviews
'The blood has consumed the white of her shirt, drenched the fabric of her jacket, left her skin dull and papery, but he fell in love with a fighter, a warrior of a woman, and she can't give up now. He won't let her.' Takes an AU turn immediately after the shootout in the kitchen in 8x22, 'Crossfire'.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 11 - Words: 31,458 - Reviews: 659 - Favs: 335 - Follows: 464 - Updated: 6/27/2016 - Published: 5/23/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Nothing To Lose by ColieMacKenzie reviews
This can't be the end; this just cannot be it. AU for episode 3x17, 'Countdown.'
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 4 - Words: 4,273 - Reviews: 266 - Favs: 185 - Follows: 246 - Updated: 6/23/2016 - Published: 6/6/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
In Good Taste by acertainzest reviews
An AU Caskett meeting at the grocery store.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,781 - Reviews: 52 - Favs: 86 - Follows: 38 - Published: 6/21/2016 - Complete
SAVIN ME chapter 3 by DREAMWRITER 08 reviews
This based on the Video of the song same title by Nickelback. Rick's dealing with the events that occur to him while going to breakfast.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 4 - Words: 5,409 - Reviews: 7 - Favs: 5 - Follows: 8 - Updated: 6/20/2016 - Published: 6/18/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Along The Way by bravevulnerability reviews
"Not everyone is born with family, but sometimes, if you're really lucky, you find your family along the way." A future fic for Father's Day
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,939 - Reviews: 52 - Favs: 101 - Follows: 47 - Published: 6/19/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
A Quiet Morning by skygirl55 reviews
Kate Beckett reflects over her sleeping son. Written for Castle Fanfic Monday. Part of the Henry Verse from A Glimpse/A Spark
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,966 - Reviews: 25 - Favs: 63 - Follows: 34 - Published: 6/6/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
with certainty by bravevulnerability reviews
'It's probably later than what is appropriate for him to be showing up on her doorstep, the city-lit darkness of nightfall pressing in against her windows, the lingering taste of her mouth still on his tongue, and his hand still alive with a pain that laces through his knuckles.' An AU post-ep for 3x13, Knockdown.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,209 - Reviews: 80 - Favs: 201 - Follows: 73 - Published: 6/6/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Hold On Forever by skygirl55 reviews
Rick Castle is intrigued by his Physics lab partner; Kate Beckett is annoyed by hers. An unforeseen even brings these two partners together in a way neither expected, and it might just lead to much more. College AU. (Note: Deals with subjects that may be triggering for some readers.)
Castle - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 19 - Words: 57,620 - Reviews: 484 - Favs: 249 - Follows: 286 - Updated: 5/26/2016 - Published: 3/28/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Root Position by acertainzest reviews
Kate has some exciting news, and Castle is keeping a secret. A follow-on / addition / continuation / extension / (...okay, fine, a sequel) to The Life Of Sound.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,549 - Reviews: 40 - Favs: 52 - Follows: 34 - Published: 5/25/2016 - Complete
Infinite by Oliviet reviews
"Limitless or endless in space, extent, or size; impossible to measure or calculate." My post-ep for the series finale.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,450 - Reviews: 61 - Favs: 112 - Follows: 37 - Published: 5/17/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Miracles by Caskett1960 reviews
Post 8x22 'Crossfire,' because I had to get in on the bandwagon.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,596 - Reviews: 39 - Favs: 73 - Follows: 52 - Published: 5/17/2016 - Rick C., Kate B., Alexis C., Martha R. - Complete
Little Moments by skygirl55 reviews
Set in/around the final scene of 8x22 (Series Finale). Spoilers for 8x22 within.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,654 - Reviews: 43 - Favs: 113 - Follows: 37 - Published: 5/17/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
The Coffee Sleeve by skygirl55 reviews
In a moment of darkness, Richard Castle receives an interesting-and life-changing-message from a fan. Set after an AU ending to 3x24
Castle - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 4 - Words: 11,236 - Reviews: 183 - Favs: 172 - Follows: 214 - Updated: 5/12/2016 - Published: 5/1/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
And If My Heart Should Somehow Stop by bravevulnerability reviews
'Kate releases another laugh, but it catches in her throat when she notices Castle clutching at his chest again, the globe dropping back to bounce across the hardwood as he grips the nearby table to stay standing.' Beckett's prank has some unexpected consequences. AU insert for 8x21, 'Hell to Pay'.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,510 - Reviews: 41 - Favs: 91 - Follows: 33 - Published: 5/10/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
You Only Live Once by bravevulnerability reviews
"This date night is everything I dreamed it would be." How Castle and Beckett's date night continues. Post-ep for 8x20, 'Much Ado About Murder'.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,552 - Reviews: 60 - Favs: 85 - Follows: 34 - Published: 5/3/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
The Marrying Kind by skygirl55 reviews
Many years earlier, childhood best friends Rick and Kate made a marriage pact. Now, while playing a silly quiz game, the topic resurfaces. AU. One Shot.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,417 - Reviews: 68 - Favs: 144 - Follows: 62 - Published: 4/26/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
rasasvada by bravevulnerability reviews
"The first time he snuck a picture of her had been long before he'd gained the privilege of calling Kate Beckett his." Post-ep for 8x19, 'Dead Again'.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,832 - Reviews: 61 - Favs: 92 - Follows: 32 - Published: 4/26/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Fix What You Didn't Break by acertainzest reviews
Rick Castle, his father-in-law, a motorcycle, and a plan.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,644 - Reviews: 49 - Favs: 37 - Follows: 22 - Published: 4/21/2016 - Rick C., Jim B. - Complete
By The Wayside by bravevulnerability reviews
"This is our life, not just mine anymore, and I'm happy about that," she promises him, smoothing over old wounds and doubts with soft words, nipping on his bottom lip when he leans in to kiss her again. "Besides, you on the bike is extremely hot." Castle and Beckett take that cross-country trip. Post-ep for 8x18, 'Backstabber'.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,148 - Reviews: 98 - Favs: 115 - Follows: 45 - Published: 4/19/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
life is but a dream by bravevulnerability reviews
'"You know, once you clean that up, maybe we could go for a, um, round three." Castle pauses with the cool flesh of the fresh melon against his fingertips, his head rising slowly at the enticing sound of his wife's voice, how wonderfully erotic the number three has become for them.' Alternative insert for 8x17, 'Death Wish'.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,425 - Reviews: 38 - Favs: 111 - Follows: 43 - Published: 4/12/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Becoming Home by bravevulnerability reviews
"I'm telling you, we need a dog." Post-ep of sorts for 8x16, 'Heartbreaker'.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,319 - Reviews: 88 - Favs: 132 - Follows: 51 - Published: 4/10/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Castlella by skygirl55 reviews
Castle & Cinderella. Ridiculousness ensues. Crack!Fic. Inspired by a question on CastleFanFics blog.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Parody/Humor - Chapters: 3 - Words: 7,689 - Reviews: 68 - Favs: 39 - Follows: 67 - Updated: 4/10/2016 - Published: 4/1/2016 - Complete
As We Know It by bravevulnerability reviews
At the end of the world, they find each other. Apocalyptic AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Supernatural/Romance - Chapters: 5 - Words: 20,721 - Reviews: 231 - Favs: 164 - Follows: 207 - Updated: 4/6/2016 - Published: 3/20/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
These Sudden Ends by bravevulnerability reviews
"I was ready to abandon everything because I couldn't picture a life without you." AU. Very loosely inspired by 8x16, 'Heartbreaker'.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,918 - Reviews: 85 - Favs: 123 - Follows: 88 - Published: 4/5/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Without a Word by bravevulnerability reviews
'Castle opens his mouth, determined to set the words free in this moment of solace with her, but the noise that escapes his throat is hoarse, raspy, silent. He can't speak.' AU for 4x16, Linchpin. Two shot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 8,683 - Reviews: 122 - Favs: 219 - Follows: 179 - Updated: 4/3/2016 - Published: 3/28/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Coming Clean by skygirl55 reviews
Post 8x15 one-shot. Castle & Beckett reveal the truth to their loved ones.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 976 - Reviews: 18 - Favs: 40 - Follows: 27 - Published: 4/2/2016 - Complete
Where Monsters Lie by bravevulnerability reviews
'There was a story, always a story, and she was only here temporarily, but she wanted to know his, wanted to invest in his. And hadn't she just discussed yesterday with Decker that fraternizing with fellow recruits was a bad thing' AU for 8x15, 'Fidelis Ad Mortem'.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 8,907 - Reviews: 140 - Favs: 159 - Follows: 82 - Updated: 3/30/2016 - Published: 3/22/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
A Sleepless Night by skygirl55 reviews
Castle, Beckett, and one very unhappy little girl. One-shot. Part of the "A Glimpse"/Henry 'verse. Stand-alone for FF Monday & Castlefanfics Prompt Challenge
Castle - Rated: K - English - Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,977 - Reviews: 23 - Favs: 66 - Follows: 33 - Published: 3/28/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
See You At The Start by Lord of Kavaka reviews
The sight of Kate Beckett naked in his bed was breathtaking. Castle quickly climbed back onto the mattress and laid down beside her, his eyes milking in the glorious sight of all her naked flesh. Rated a strong T. Prequel to SEE YOU. Season 2 AU ONESHOT. Castlefanfics Prompt Challenge Fill.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,679 - Reviews: 18 - Favs: 55 - Follows: 33 - Published: 3/28/2016 - [Rick C., Kate B.] - Complete
Private Eyes 2: Psycho Killer by Lord of Kavaka reviews
Sequel to PRIVATE EYES. Detective Kate Beckett picks up a case that has an unexpected connection with her unsolved shooting. Meanwhile, her boyfriend, CIA Agent Rick Castle, is back in New York after an encounter with an international criminal simply known as "The Knave". Little do they know their worlds are about to collide. AU. Spy Castle. Castle Summer Hiatus 2015 Ficathon Entry
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Suspense - Chapters: 25 - Words: 100,290 - Reviews: 305 - Favs: 139 - Follows: 200 - Updated: 3/25/2016 - Published: 5/15/2015 - [Rick C., Kate B.] C. Maddox - Complete
Never Tell Me The Odds by acertainzest reviews
Castle has been doing some research. PWP and pure silliness, not to be taken at all seriously.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,598 - Reviews: 35 - Favs: 75 - Follows: 34 - Published: 3/18/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
FAE: The Holiday Collection by Oliviet reviews
"Who gets to determine when the old ends, and the new begins? It's not a day on a calendar, not a birthday, not a new year. It's an event. Big or small. Something that changes us. Ideally, it gives us hope." - Meredith Grey. A collection of Holiday One Shots set in my Flashbacks and Echoes universe.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 6 - Words: 12,338 - Reviews: 91 - Favs: 43 - Follows: 95 - Updated: 3/17/2016 - Published: 11/17/2015 - Kate B., Rick C.
Birthday Countdown by acertainzest reviews
Ridiculous smut/crackfic for the prompt: "He wouldn't let me leave his house until he made me orgasm once for every year I've been alive."
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,085 - Reviews: 30 - Favs: 118 - Follows: 41 - Published: 3/16/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Me And My Shadow by acertainzest reviews
"Are you stalking me?" An AU Caskett meeting for the Castlefanfics Prompt Challenge.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,135 - Reviews: 58 - Favs: 119 - Follows: 54 - Published: 3/14/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Lost Stars by bravevulnerability reviews
'Three years ago, he had gone searching for a story, and he had found one in her. One he wanted to be a part of.' AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,067 - Reviews: 89 - Favs: 92 - Follows: 54 - Published: 3/14/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
White Lies by bravevulnerability reviews
'Castle jerks his attention towards the front entrance of the hotel room, his eyebrows sky rocketing at the sight of his wife approaching, her gun raised and trained on Hayley. And he has absolutely no idea what is going on, but it definitely isn't good.' Post-ep for 8x14, The G.D.S.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,131 - Reviews: 65 - Favs: 86 - Follows: 43 - Published: 3/8/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Hello by bravevulnerability reviews
'The glimpse of her face, her smile illuminating his screen, causes his chest to burn, consumed by fire that chars his heart. He loves her, but it's not enough. It's too much. And he can't take anymore.' An alternate end to season 4 that changes everything.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 11 - Words: 28,999 - Reviews: 608 - Favs: 389 - Follows: 476 - Updated: 3/2/2016 - Published: 2/1/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
the bitter shade by bravevulnerability reviews
'Kate's hand strays higher up his back until her fingers are curling at his nape, twining in the fine hairs at the base of his skull, and Rick is turning to face her, his hands already reaching for her. The best way to quiet his mind, to settle his anxiety, is with this.' Episode insert/brief post-ep for 8x13, 'And Justice For All'.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,083 - Reviews: 38 - Favs: 65 - Follows: 34 - Published: 3/1/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
A Heart That's True by acertainzest reviews
Another perspective on "naked punishment." Picks up immediately after the ending of episode 8x08 "Mr. and Mrs. Castle."
Castle - Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,715 - Reviews: 41 - Favs: 88 - Follows: 28 - Published: 2/27/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Better Halves by bravevulnerability reviews
'They're all in pairings, cut into halves, and if this is a study into separation anxiety, then it's definitely working. Even though Castle technically isn't her other half.' An AU version of 8x12, 'The Blame Game', set in season 3.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,010 - Reviews: 56 - Favs: 111 - Follows: 49 - Published: 2/23/2016 - Kate B. - Complete
A Spark by skygirl55 reviews
Kate Beckett and Richard Castle go to the Hamptons circa 2x22. (Slight-AU - takes place in the universe set up by prior story "A Glimpse")
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 4 - Words: 15,141 - Reviews: 115 - Favs: 123 - Follows: 175 - Updated: 2/20/2016 - Published: 2/1/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Safeguard by bravevulnerability reviews
"I'm fine," she promises him, the utter devastation claiming his face, drenching his eyes in startling grief she's seen before on a sunny day in a cemetery, worse than any bullet wound. "A graze, Rick. It's just a graze." An alternate take on the party scene in 8x11, Dead Red.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,139 - Reviews: 39 - Favs: 101 - Follows: 48 - Published: 2/16/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Overruled by bravevulnerability reviews
'Defense Attorney Kate Beckett is a far cry from the 'Short Attention Span Stan' Novak he had been expecting.' AU for 8x10, Witness for the Prosecution.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,272 - Reviews: 53 - Favs: 76 - Follows: 47 - Published: 2/15/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Peace & Joy: Christmas Special by skygirl55 reviews
A glimpse into the future Christmases from the Peace & Joy story. One-Shot. Castle & Beckett AU
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,859 - Reviews: 41 - Favs: 58 - Follows: 29 - Published: 2/14/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Speak Now by skygirl55 reviews
Richard Castle has it all: fame, fortune, and Kate Beckett, the best friend anyone could ask for. Yet, when they're separated by her job abroad, Castle realizes he wants to turn their friendship into more. Before he can tell her, she returns...with her fiance. He's determined to stop the wedding, but will he be able before they say 'I do' (AU based on the movie Made of Honor)
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 16 - Words: 45,257 - Reviews: 442 - Favs: 155 - Follows: 245 - Updated: 2/10/2016 - Published: 1/9/2016 - Complete
Thrice by bravevulnerability reviews
"So, Captain Beckett, have you successfully completed your agenda for your lunch meeting?" "Indeed I did. Three times." An insert for 8x09, 'Tone Death'.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,379 - Reviews: 53 - Favs: 145 - Follows: 45 - Published: 2/9/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Connecting The Dots by acertainzest reviews
Two strangers meet in a bar and spend a single night together, never to meet again. Can it really be that simple? Of course not.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 3 - Words: 12,356 - Reviews: 156 - Favs: 237 - Follows: 155 - Updated: 2/4/2016 - Published: 2/2/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
The Life of Sound by acertainzest reviews
AU: Violinist Kate Beckett is both nervous and excited that superstar composer Rick Castle is guest-conducting the New York Symphony's holiday concert. But when a murder takes place in Symphony Hall, Kate and Castle find themselves collaborating on more than just music. Entry for the 2015/2016 winter hiatus ficathon.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 24 - Words: 84,846 - Reviews: 601 - Favs: 201 - Follows: 209 - Updated: 2/1/2016 - Published: 11/30/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Silver Linings by bravevulnerability reviews
'He's silent beside her, quiet fury and disbelief radiating from the tense set of his frame. And if she's going to be trapped here with him, if he's forced to remain inside this car until the storm blows over, she may as well speak her truths while she has the chance. Even if it is too late.' Castle and Beckett are stuck in a blizzard together. Post 4x22, Undead Again.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,293 - Reviews: 67 - Favs: 136 - Follows: 60 - Published: 1/24/2016 - Kate B. - Complete
Doubt Thou The Stars by acertainzest reviews
Summer 2015 kink meme prompt: "Emotional sex during the night of always. So maybe their 2nd or 3rd round. She tells him how much he means to her etc. So some cute, fluffy, hot smut."
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,373 - Reviews: 31 - Favs: 96 - Follows: 34 - Published: 1/20/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
A Glimpse by skygirl55 reviews
Kate Beckett gets an interesting glimpse into her future. Set late Season 2. One-Shot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,217 - Reviews: 81 - Favs: 135 - Follows: 108 - Published: 1/18/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Where I Find You by bravevulnerability reviews
'After her mother's death, after her father's dark descent into the bottle, the need for something light, something that wasn't stained in grief had become her lifeline.' A detour in Kate's journey to becoming a detective leads to a life changing meeting. AU. For Alex.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 7,168 - Reviews: 153 - Favs: 207 - Follows: 135 - Updated: 1/13/2016 - Published: 1/11/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Peace & Joy by skygirl55 reviews
The lives of Kate and Jim Beckett are turned on end when a mysterious stranger arrives in town and joins them for the Christmas season. Though they don't know it, the appearance of Rick Rodgers is far from coincidental, and might just change all three lives forever. Entry in the Castle Winter Hiatus Ficathon 2015-2016
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 20 - Words: 48,835 - Reviews: 535 - Favs: 235 - Follows: 248 - Updated: 1/1/2016 - Published: 11/28/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Just In Time by bravevulnerability reviews
'She normally works the New Year's Eve shift; she's used to spending this moment in solitude. She had just hoped this year would be different.' Set mid season 4.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,994 - Reviews: 82 - Favs: 151 - Follows: 46 - Published: 12/31/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Find Our Way Home by bravevulnerability reviews
"No matter what you do, no matter the obstacles that arise or the mistakes either of us make, I'll never be able to give up on us." After nearly two years apart, Castle and Beckett attempt to find their way back home in time for the holiday season. A season 8 AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 16 - Words: 52,722 - Reviews: 715 - Favs: 266 - Follows: 301 - Updated: 12/24/2015 - Published: 12/10/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Three Wishes by skygirl55 reviews
During the course of an investigation, Castle finds a genie's lamp among a victim's belongings and decides to have some fun. [Crack!fic set mid-season 4]
Castle - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 3 - Words: 12,044 - Reviews: 66 - Favs: 90 - Follows: 81 - Updated: 12/20/2015 - Published: 12/14/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Wine and Mistletoe by acertainzest reviews
Prompt fill for #CastleThemeDay. Season 4: After the 12th Precinct's Christmas party, Beckett and Castle wake up handcuffed together - again - thanks to a combination of wine and mistletoe.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,268 - Reviews: 37 - Favs: 81 - Follows: 36 - Published: 12/18/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
The First Shipper by acertainzest reviews
Roy Montgomery was shipping Caskett before they even met. Based on a twitter conversation and posted for CastleFanficMonday.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,135 - Reviews: 32 - Favs: 53 - Follows: 15 - Published: 12/14/2015 - Rick C., Kate B., Roy M. - Complete
Here For The Story by ColieMacKenzie reviews
A collection of unrelated ficlets and filled prompts. 10: flash fic prompt "Renewing Wedding Vows."
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 10 - Words: 6,903 - Reviews: 290 - Favs: 116 - Follows: 175 - Updated: 12/4/2015 - Published: 4/6/2015 - Rick C., Kate B.
More Than Life by blue252 reviews
"Every heartbeat is a reminder that she's still alive. Of how precious life is and how quickly it fades away. The scars are what motivate her to live." A post S3 oneshot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,174 - Reviews: 39 - Favs: 32 - Follows: 17 - Published: 12/3/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Remember the Night by skygirl55 reviews
Seeing Richard Castle for the first time in a decade? Yeah, she could totally handle that...right? (Rick & Kate met in college AU)
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 14 - Words: 28,978 - Reviews: 341 - Favs: 249 - Follows: 424 - Updated: 12/3/2015 - Published: 10/24/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Second Time Around by ColieMacKenzie reviews
The box was standard-sized, inconspicuous, but her heart started pounding the moment she peeled back the tissue paper, revealing bold, white print on a crimson background, a female silhouette in stark black... AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,229 - Reviews: 81 - Favs: 67 - Follows: 58 - Published: 12/2/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Insult to Injury by acertainzest reviews
An alternate version of the backstory to episode 5x19, "The Lives of Others." What if Castle's knee injury wasn't from skiing? Three-shot, now complete.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 3 - Words: 9,318 - Reviews: 54 - Favs: 89 - Follows: 106 - Updated: 11/25/2015 - Published: 11/22/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Retribution by bravevulnerability reviews
'He wants to take the apologies from her mouth with his teeth and breathe his forgiveness into her skin.' Post-ep for 8x08, 'Mr. & Mrs. Castle'.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,863 - Reviews: 68 - Favs: 144 - Follows: 50 - Published: 11/24/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
On My Toes by bravevulnerability reviews
'He thinks the way she rises on the tips of her toes, surges against him to meet his embrace so firmly, is his favorite type of hug.' Set a couple of years into the future.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,488 - Reviews: 64 - Favs: 105 - Follows: 35 - Published: 11/22/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
In Loco Parentis by acertainzest reviews
Beckett finds out that her dad is dating again. Setting: mid- to late season 5. Just a silly bit of fluff for #CastleThemeDay; the theme this time is "family."
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Family/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,140 - Reviews: 22 - Favs: 26 - Follows: 19 - Published: 11/20/2015 - Complete
Time In by bravevulnerability reviews
'The second he kisses her, she already knows her chances of leaving the loft anytime soon are doomed. ' An insert for the bedroom scene of 8x07, 'The Last Seduction'.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,308 - Reviews: 68 - Favs: 136 - Follows: 49 - Published: 11/17/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Making A Play by Lord of Kavaka reviews
Everything was going just fine until Detective Tamera "Tammy" Demming showed up and took an interest in a certain mystery novelist shadowing Detective Beckett. Season 2 "Den of Thieves" AU. Based off a prompt found on tumblr. ONESHOT.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,769 - Reviews: 38 - Favs: 82 - Follows: 36 - Published: 11/15/2015 - Rick C., Kate B., T. Demming - Complete
Sigh No More by bravevulnerability reviews
"Hey, is there any chance that smoking wife of yours is going to come hunting for me too?" Kate slows in her walk around the corner at the sound of the familiar voice, dulling the sharp click of her heels on the concrete, steeling herself and channeling every ounce of patience she has left to deal with Ethan Slaughter a second time around. AU insert for 8x06, 'Cool Boys'.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,062 - Reviews: 79 - Favs: 139 - Follows: 46 - Published: 11/10/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Learning Curve by bravevulnerability reviews
She really hates her training officer. Three shot. AU.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 3 - Words: 7,364 - Reviews: 139 - Favs: 247 - Follows: 188 - Updated: 11/6/2015 - Published: 11/2/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Fade Into Life by ColieMacKenzie reviews
The moment she set foot into this place on Broome St, she had felt at home, had felt an attachment she couldn't quite explain... Pre-season to S4-ish AU. Alternative version to my story 'Fade Into Light' (see author's note). COMPLETE.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 10,303 - Reviews: 64 - Favs: 76 - Follows: 21 - Published: 11/3/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Fade Into Light by ColieMacKenzie reviews
Kate buys a new home, only to find that it is haunted. A ghost story. A love story. A pre-season to season 4-ish AU story. Entry for the Castle Halloween Bash 2015. COMPLETE.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Supernatural - Chapters: 5 - Words: 9,404 - Reviews: 184 - Favs: 117 - Follows: 105 - Updated: 11/2/2015 - Published: 10/31/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
The Costume by acertainzest reviews
Just a very fluffy piece of ... well, fluff ... for #CastleThemeDay and the CastleHalloweenBash. It's Halloween 2016 and Castle can't figure out why his wife won't tell him what her costume is. (mild Season 8 spoilers)
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,607 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 28 - Follows: 12 - Published: 11/2/2015 - Kate B., Rick C.
Face Your Fears by bravevulnerability reviews
'You're scared of haunted houses and halloween attractions and I don't even know you, but your friends left you behind so I'm gonna hold your hand and get you through this, alright' AU Halloween meeting. #CastleHalloweenBash
Castle - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,516 - Reviews: 53 - Favs: 83 - Follows: 52 - Published: 10/31/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
The Haunting by Lord of Kavaka reviews
A Ghost Love Story. "He knew something was different the moment he stepped into the brownstone." Extremely AU. Caskett set in 1890. CastleHalloweenBash 2014 Entry. Now Complete.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Supernatural - Chapters: 20 - Words: 28,480 - Reviews: 349 - Favs: 117 - Follows: 141 - Updated: 10/31/2015 - Published: 10/31/2014 - [Rick C., Kate B.] Kevin R. - Complete
Dance On Our Graves by bravevulnerability reviews
"You're the one who made a bet with the boys, a bet you roped me into without my permission, and now we're stuck in a cemetery on Halloween." Set early season 2. #CastleHalloweenBash
Castle - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,901 - Reviews: 56 - Favs: 94 - Follows: 32 - Published: 10/31/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Solid Ground: The Return by Lord of Kavaka reviews
They'd been stranded on an island for almost 5 months, and now it's time to go home... where everything has changed. Sequel to SOLID GROUND. Rated M. NOW COMPLETE.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 17 - Words: 54,811 - Reviews: 474 - Favs: 257 - Follows: 441 - Updated: 10/29/2015 - Published: 11/25/2013 - [Rick C., Kate B.] - Complete
It All Slows Down by Oliviet reviews
A Co-authored one shot by Oliviet and ivyandtwine. An AU for "Knockdown" in which Beckett gets hurt in the interrogation room by Vulcan.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,924 - Reviews: 35 - Favs: 92 - Follows: 32 - Published: 10/27/2015 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Rather Be by Oliviet reviews
"So when she sees his shirt haphazardly tossed over the chair, she can't stop herself from picking it up and inhaling his scent. She misses the smell of him on their sheets, on her clothes, on her skin. Her eyes start to water at the thought and she stuffs the shirt into her bag to wrap herself up in later." Post-ep for 8x05
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,557 - Reviews: 38 - Favs: 48 - Follows: 29 - Published: 10/24/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Chicks Dig Scars by bravevulnerability reviews
'"Scars tell stories, Beckett," he had smiled at her, his eyes soft with sincerity when she had jokingly confessed to the silly insecurity amidst the hours spent in his bed that first night.' A brief glimpse into Castle and Beckett's exploration of their scars. Set early season 7. Fluff. Written for #CastleThemeDay.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,385 - Reviews: 47 - Favs: 84 - Follows: 25 - Published: 10/23/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
While You Were Sleeping by skygirl55 reviews
NYPD Officer Kate Beckett had no idea the simple act of saving a man's life could affect her life in such profound ways. Then again, that might be what happens when you save your favorite mystery writer...(Caskett AU - Inspired by the movie of the same name)
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 25 - Words: 48,748 - Reviews: 497 - Favs: 188 - Follows: 301 - Updated: 10/21/2015 - Published: 7/25/2015 - Complete
Broken Heart Syndrome by bravevulnerability reviews
"Beckett still loves you." Castle pauses in his descent down Mia's hallway, glancing back to the woman with a battered nose courtesy of his elbow and a tentative smile on her face. "With a passion and you don't have to measure pheromones to sense that. There's something else, though." A twist on the ending of 8x05, The Nose.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,495 - Reviews: 67 - Favs: 115 - Follows: 39 - Published: 10/20/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Pause Button by skygirl55 reviews
Picks up immediately after the end of 4x11 - Ryan's wedding. What if, for just one night, Kate Beckett needed an escape from her own life-an escape named Richard Castle.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,439 - Reviews: 51 - Favs: 133 - Follows: 46 - Published: 10/18/2015 - Complete
Cold Sheets by bravevulnerability reviews
'"Sorry to disturb you, Captain," Castle quips, his throat working through a rough swallow while his eyes roam down the length of her body laid out on the couch where she's been spending most of her nights, lingering on her legs. "Well, not too sorry actually."' Castle comes across Beckett lounging in her office. Episode insert for 8x04, What Lies Beneath.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,246 - Reviews: 57 - Favs: 138 - Follows: 62 - Published: 10/13/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
See You by Lord of Kavaka reviews
Castle leaves with Gina, but is all as it seems? Season 2 finale AU. Caskett. ONE-SHOT. Based off a tumblr prompt.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,838 - Reviews: 51 - Favs: 115 - Follows: 42 - Published: 10/10/2015 - [Rick C., Kate B.] Gina, T. Demming - Complete
Bubbling Over by bravevulnerability reviews
"I was thinking, we should start a new tradition," he muses, flipping open one of the cardboard flaps. "For every time we save each other's life. You know, since it's becoming quite a habit for us." Inspired by events from 8x03, PhDead.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,829 - Reviews: 57 - Favs: 104 - Follows: 37 - Published: 10/10/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Say Anything by bravevulnerability reviews
'No matter what she chooses, she'll lose either way, but she still chooses him.' With a new serial killer on the loose, the team must race against the clock to bring him down. But circumstances of the case threaten to tear Castle and Beckett apart. A co-authored story by bravevulnerability and Oliviet.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 10 - Words: 20,730 - Reviews: 386 - Favs: 177 - Follows: 311 - Updated: 10/8/2015 - Published: 9/6/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Lightweight by bravevulnerability reviews
'The smile tugs at her lips. He's always been an amusing drunk, maybe a bit whiny, but also sweet, sleepy and easy to handle. "You're a lightweight."' Episode insert of sorts for 8x03, PhDead.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,907 - Reviews: 83 - Favs: 112 - Follows: 42 - Published: 10/6/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
in the heart of you by bravevulnerability reviews
'She said it herself, it isn't fair, it doesn't erase what she's done, the new scars she's carving, but his love for her will always trump all else. His need to have her - in any way she will allow - will always win. It always has.' Another post-ep for 8x02, XX. For the tumblr anon.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,925 - Reviews: 62 - Favs: 80 - Follows: 35 - Published: 10/2/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Ready To Lose by Oliviet reviews
"When you coming home? It's the quiet in the night that makes my mind make noises and guessing second times. Tell me that you're mine. Say it one more time. I'm ready to lose everything but you." An AU of sorts post-ep for 8x02, XX.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,149 - Reviews: 34 - Favs: 39 - Follows: 18 - Published: 9/30/2015 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Headlock by bravevulnerability reviews
Post-ep for 8x02, XX. Castle doesn't allow Beckett to walk out, not without a fight.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,447 - Reviews: 92 - Favs: 133 - Follows: 49 - Published: 9/29/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
House on Fire by bravevulnerability reviews
'She smears a kiss to his lips, hopes with everything she has that he can feel how deeply she loves him through the press of her mouth and that he can taste her apology.' A brief continuation of the momentary reunion scene in 8x01, XY.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,248 - Reviews: 47 - Favs: 51 - Follows: 24 - Published: 9/22/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Operation: White Whale by InkyCoffee reviews
Mission: Surveillance. Subject: Richard Castle. Transcripts from 27 Feb, 2009. [Castle Summer Hiatus 2015 Ficathon Entry] See my author page for new M!rated companion to Ch 81. Now complete.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 133 - Words: 25,654 - Reviews: 3311 - Favs: 157 - Follows: 289 - Updated: 9/20/2015 - Published: 5/12/2015 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
If The Loft Is Rocking by Lord of Kavaka reviews
Alexis and Martha hear noises coming from the master bedroom, only discover it's not what they thought. ONESHOT. Set during Season 7.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Humor/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,490 - Reviews: 33 - Favs: 86 - Follows: 34 - Published: 9/14/2015 - [Rick C., Kate B.] Alexis C., Martha R. - Complete
The Mating Game by Oliviet reviews
Castle and Beckett both join the same dating website after incessant encouragement from their family and friends and start talking to each other without knowing it due to the anonymity of their profiles. Loosely based on "You've Got Mail." My entry for the Rom Com Fic Challenge.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 12 - Words: 27,082 - Reviews: 496 - Favs: 327 - Follows: 593 - Updated: 9/13/2015 - Published: 6/6/2015 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
To Be Alone by bravevulnerability reviews
'"This weekend is work free. You promised," he interrupts her protest, lifting his index finger in the air between them, stealing a moment to narrow his gaze in her direction. "Remember?" And she does. Though, his way of pulling the agreement from between her teeth with his mouth on her skin was and still is wholly unfair.' A Labor Day oneshot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,126 - Reviews: 40 - Favs: 71 - Follows: 29 - Published: 9/7/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Ripping Out the Pages by blue252 reviews
"He's tired of fighting it. Tired of fighting the pull of her. Maybe it's selfish. Maybe she'd be better off with the robbery detective. Maybe it's the dumbest idea he's had so far; but he's not ready to give up yet." AU post 2x23. Oneshot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,299 - Reviews: 54 - Favs: 64 - Follows: 29 - Published: 9/7/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Beautiful by evitascarlett reviews
An Apologize Deleted Scene: His wife was hiding something and he couldn't understand why…especially if it was as silly as he suspected it might be.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 8,667 - Reviews: 14 - Favs: 12 - Follows: 7 - Published: 9/4/2015 - Jim B., Johanna B. - Complete
Turmoil by evitascarlett reviews
A deleted scene from Apologize. "Kate Beckett was in turmoil; he knew that as well as knew his own name." The beginning of Kate and Castle's special sessions in his office at the Old Haunt.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,365 - Reviews: 21 - Favs: 25 - Follows: 19 - Published: 8/29/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Ain't That A Kick In The Head by Lord of Kavaka reviews
After returning from her three-month recovery, Kate discovers Castle and Lanie have become close friends during her absence and gets jealous. Based off a prompt from tumblr. Tag to Kick The Ballistics. ONESHOT.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,396 - Reviews: 32 - Favs: 86 - Follows: 40 - Published: 8/22/2015 - Rick C., Kate B., Lanie P. - Complete
Makes Him Brave by bravevulnerability reviews
'Kate jerks up from her seat, ready to do damage, to make Vulcan Simmons pay, but before she can even dig her hands into his shirt and fling him against the wall, Castle already has him by the neck.' A twist on 3x13, Knockdown.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,985 - Reviews: 74 - Favs: 193 - Follows: 71 - Published: 8/17/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Caught in the Riptide by bravevulnerability reviews
'Castle plops down to the sand once she's gone, opens his notebook on his bent knees and uncaps his pen. He came here for inspiration, and he may have just found it.' Based on a gif set by katigron on tumblr.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 18 - Words: 44,561 - Reviews: 903 - Favs: 523 - Follows: 446 - Updated: 8/5/2015 - Published: 6/8/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
For Blue Skies by bravevulnerability reviews
'New York was bracing for a hurricane and Kate Beckett was terribly ill prepared. But she was even less prepared to see Richard Castle again after a summer of silence.' Set late in the summer, post season 2.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 7 - Words: 15,208 - Reviews: 401 - Favs: 357 - Follows: 447 - Updated: 8/3/2015 - Published: 7/13/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Caught in the Riptide: Diving In by bravevulnerability reviews
'Never once did she picture her recovery taking such a drastic turn, could never have imagined Richard Castle would end up in her bed, in her heart, but she's grateful, so grateful, and now she doesn't want to let him go.' M rated insert for chapters 10 and 15 of Caught in the Riptide.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 4,910 - Reviews: 67 - Favs: 134 - Follows: 88 - Updated: 7/25/2015 - Published: 7/8/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
just hold me by blue252 reviews
"He knows her well enough to know she's nowhere near fine. That's she's so far past fine that she's retreated into herself in a way he hasn't experienced since before the night she came to him covered in rain, breathing apologies against his skin. And that's what hurts him the most." Tumblr prompt fill - AU set sometime post S7. One shot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,270 - Reviews: 31 - Favs: 34 - Follows: 20 - Published: 7/19/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Castle & Beckett: Homicide by skygirl55 reviews
Det. Kate Beckett isn't so sure about her new partner, Det. Richard Castle. He's irritating and doesn't always play by her rules...he also just might be the one person she never knew she needed. AU set circa Season 1.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 28 - Words: 87,716 - Reviews: 593 - Favs: 343 - Follows: 403 - Updated: 7/13/2015 - Published: 4/4/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Wishes by evitascarlett reviews
An Apologize Extended Deleted Scene: Johanna had lost track of the days and now her husband's birthday was mere hours away and she was without a gift or a plan for how to make the occasion special. Maybe Kate would be right and it wouldn't matter to Jim…but it mattered to her and she refused to accept defeat without at least trying to make his birthday special.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Family/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 12,595 - Reviews: 16 - Favs: 14 - Follows: 7 - Published: 7/4/2015 - Kate B., Jim B., Johanna B. - Complete
in sunbeams with you by bravevulnerability reviews
'He knew now how to calm her racing heart, how to distract her from the claws of a nightmare she's trying to escape. Or at least, he had an idea.' Set early season 5. One shot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,338 - Reviews: 63 - Favs: 113 - Follows: 32 - Published: 6/29/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Hope by evitascarlett reviews
An Apologize Deleted Scene: After learning the news that his wife is alive, Jim spends the evening mulling things over. It was her…his heart knew without a doubt that it was Johanna and it throbbed painfully; crying out to be reunited with its mate. His brain however, needed a little more proof to be sure.
Castle - Rated: K - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,668 - Reviews: 11 - Favs: 12 - Follows: 10 - Published: 6/20/2015 - Jim B., Johanna B. - Complete
Fear by evitascarlett reviews
An Apologize Deleted Scene: Fear clawed at Jim; suffocating him, his breathing erratic; it was just a nightmare…it had to be. There was no way that he had imagined it all…Johanna was there, all he had to do was look and he'd see her…but he was too afraid to be proven wrong.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,125 - Reviews: 17 - Favs: 10 - Follows: 5 - Published: 6/17/2015 - Jim B., Johanna B. - Complete
Who We Are by bravevulnerability reviews
"Do we have time for me to help you get dressed?" he murmurs, lips glancing the curve of her bare shoulder. Kate shifts in the circle of his arms, rotating to face him, to cup his cheeks in her hands like she had only moments before in his office. "We have time." Insert for 7x23, Hollander's Woods.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,686 - Reviews: 60 - Favs: 126 - Follows: 45 - Published: 6/16/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
It's Evergreen by EllaNight reviews
He likes her. She understands the power of grammar and that's just… hot. For some reason, he's the one left a little dumb struck. He doesn't know why his suave has suddenly left him, and of course it all had to happen when in the face this beautiful, intriguing woman. AU: Meeting in the public library.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 9 - Words: 17,346 - Reviews: 109 - Favs: 92 - Follows: 270 - Updated: 6/15/2015 - Published: 11/25/2014
Healing Hands by bravevulnerability reviews
'Her hand flies to his forehead before she even realizes what she's doing, but his damp skin and fevered flesh steal her attention from the meaning behind her unplanned touch and that familiar worry uncoils from its hiding place inside her stomach.' In which a cold tests the boundaries of Castle and Beckett's partnership. Season 4 AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 5 - Words: 12,602 - Reviews: 210 - Favs: 312 - Follows: 351 - Updated: 6/6/2015 - Published: 5/25/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
If Ever Lost by bravevulnerability reviews
'Castle's secret delight in having a 'boy's day' with his son had made her smile a permanent fixture, her love for their little family strong and overflowing within her chest. Their matching t-shirts only aided in the ache of her cheeks.' For seilleanmor.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,473 - Reviews: 74 - Favs: 118 - Follows: 34 - Published: 6/1/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Concern by evitascarlett reviews
An Apologize Deleted Scene: As the ice begins to thaw between Kate and Johanna, concern for her mother's health drives Kate to Lanie for a consultation.
Castle - Rated: K - English - Hurt/Comfort/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,361 - Reviews: 23 - Favs: 15 - Follows: 15 - Published: 5/30/2015 - Kate B., Lanie P., Johanna B. - Complete
Elastic Heart by bravevulnerability reviews
'Just another job, that's all Richard Castle would ever be. Maybe if she repeated it enough, she would actually believe it.' Based on a gifset by veraflynns on tumblr.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 21 - Words: 48,229 - Reviews: 951 - Favs: 441 - Follows: 525 - Updated: 5/27/2015 - Published: 3/18/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
One Moment More by Oliviet reviews
"She groans as her eyes adjust to the lighting around her, or rather lack thereof. It's pitch black aside from a single beam of light shining from her right. A flashlight she quickly realizes. She turns her head toward the direction of the beam, drawing in a sharp breath at what it illuminates." Based on the Bones episode, Aliens in a Spaceship.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Angst - Chapters: 4 - Words: 8,179 - Reviews: 81 - Favs: 93 - Follows: 141 - Updated: 5/25/2015 - Published: 5/13/2015 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Next To You by evitascarlett reviews
An Apologize Deleted Scene: It was so nice to be close to him once again and she wanted to cling to the feeling as long as possible. Johanna just wanted him to stay, she wanted to be next to him...but the question was, did Jim want to be next to her?
Castle - Rated: K - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,933 - Reviews: 12 - Favs: 11 - Follows: 5 - Published: 5/15/2015 - Jim B., Johanna B. - Complete
Because of Us by bravevulnerability reviews
'Her heart is exploding in her chest, beating against her heaving ribcage with bruising intensity, pumping adrenaline through her veins. So hard and fast, she almost doesn't notice the blood.' Brief insert for 7x23, Hollander's Woods.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,572 - Reviews: 67 - Favs: 137 - Follows: 46 - Published: 5/12/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Just Say Yes by ColieMacKenzie reviews
"It's her favorite author and of all the people, he came to her rescue. Richard Castle who got his suit dirty just to help her, who's looking at her with the bluest eyes she's ever seen." AU Caskett meeting.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,133 - Reviews: 65 - Favs: 106 - Follows: 74 - Published: 5/11/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Overflow by bravevulnerability reviews
'He finds Kate Beckett standing in the middle of her small kitchen, an umbrella opened over her head, her entire body soaked in the water that's breaching her ceiling and coming down hard on her and everything she owns.' Inspired by a prompt from castlefanficprompts. Two shot. AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 2 - Words: 7,329 - Reviews: 86 - Favs: 157 - Follows: 177 - Updated: 5/10/2015 - Published: 5/7/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
semper tua by bravevulnerability reviews
'It's been a couple of hours, but his mind is still stuck on the picture of her flirting with Danny Valentine.' An episode insert for 7x22, Dead From New York.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,436 - Reviews: 55 - Favs: 135 - Follows: 38 - Published: 5/5/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
All My Dreams Are You by blue252 reviews
"She steals his words and gives them life all the same." A 7x23 fic inspired by the episode stills. No spoilers other than what my own imagination came up with after seeing the stills.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,538 - Reviews: 60 - Favs: 79 - Follows: 50 - Published: 4/29/2015 - Rick C., Kate B.
Smooth Sailing by bravevulnerability reviews
'Watching him get on a plane and fly out of the country had been far more difficult than she could have ever anticipated.' Post-ep for 7x21, In Plane Sight.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,787 - Reviews: 41 - Favs: 87 - Follows: 27 - Published: 4/28/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Cleansed by evitascarlett reviews
An Apologize Deleted Scene. "Cleanse: to make clean, to absolve, to free from sin." Johanna Beckett wasn't sure why she had always remembered the exact definition of the word, but she knew that a sense of cleansing was what she needed now.
Castle - Rated: K - English - Drama/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,831 - Reviews: 18 - Favs: 13 - Follows: 7 - Published: 4/25/2015 - Johanna B. - Complete
Flashbacks and Echoes by Oliviet reviews
"But the longer she stares at him, the more she realizes that she knows him, that she dated him in high school, and that this is the man who took her virginity." Inspired by this tumblr prompt: childhood sweethearts who moved away and then into the same apartment block by chance AU
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 20 - Words: 39,208 - Reviews: 530 - Favs: 529 - Follows: 683 - Updated: 4/25/2015 - Published: 11/25/2014 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Jurassic Island by Lord of Kavaka reviews
This wasn't the tropical getaway they were expecting. Castle/Jurassic Park AU. Set sometime after 7x10. Castle Winter Hiatus 2014 Ficathon Entry.
Crossover - Castle & Jurassic Park - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Sci-Fi - Chapters: 23 - Words: 86,226 - Reviews: 222 - Favs: 70 - Follows: 88 - Updated: 4/24/2015 - Published: 12/14/2014 - [Rick C., Kate B.] R. Muldoon, J. Hammond - Complete
Lead Me Home by bravevulnerability reviews
'It's been ongoing for the last few days – the restlessness, the nightmares, the sounds that crawl from his lips and crack her heart open more each night. But she doesn't think it's ever been this bad.' Episode insert for 7x20, Sleeper, with a minor twist on Rick's dream and the consequences that follow.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,848 - Reviews: 25 - Favs: 65 - Follows: 26 - Published: 4/21/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
madness by ColieMacKenzie reviews
Nothing matters except finding her... An AU take on 7x15, 'Reckoning'. Now complete.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 6 - Words: 5,731 - Reviews: 191 - Favs: 100 - Follows: 206 - Updated: 4/14/2015 - Published: 2/10/2015 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
run the risk by bravevulnerability reviews
Castle escapes to Vegas for the weekend to "clear his head". Beckett ends up on the first flight out to sin city to change his mind. Set immediately before 4x20, The Limey. Three shot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 3 - Words: 7,318 - Reviews: 156 - Favs: 242 - Follows: 248 - Updated: 4/12/2015 - Published: 4/6/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Unfold by bravevulnerability reviews
"You should know by now that you and beds are a very distracting combo." Castle and Beckett go shopping for new bedding. Pre-ep for 7x18, At Close Range.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,406 - Reviews: 45 - Favs: 93 - Follows: 22 - Published: 3/24/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Like Real People Do by bravevulnerability reviews
Castle and Beckett return to the shooting range for some practice. Insert for 7x17, Hong Kong Hustle.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,535 - Reviews: 38 - Favs: 102 - Follows: 42 - Published: 3/19/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Avowal by bravevulnerability reviews
A ThankYouTerri fill. Castle and Beckett attend the Sorenson wedding.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,331 - Reviews: 44 - Favs: 89 - Follows: 31 - Published: 3/14/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
I Put a Spell on You? by skygirl55 reviews
What would happen if Castle and Beckett switched bodies? Set late Season 2 (Assuming Demming doesn't exist)
Castle - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 8 - Words: 13,929 - Reviews: 108 - Favs: 96 - Follows: 135 - Updated: 3/14/2015 - Published: 2/28/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
turning page by bravevulnerability reviews
'He's been coming to her library for over a month now and she likes him, really likes him.' An AU that explores the meeting of a burdened librarian and a struggling writer. Three shot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 3 - Words: 2,527 - Reviews: 144 - Favs: 217 - Follows: 203 - Updated: 3/13/2015 - Published: 3/9/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
The Breach by bravevulnerability reviews
'It was never supposed to go this far; he was never supposed to become more than a kind man bringing a recovering gunshot victim her mail, was never supposed to become more.' AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,060 - Reviews: 62 - Favs: 188 - Follows: 59 - Published: 3/2/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Crave by bravevulnerability reviews
'It wouldn't be the first time she fell apart with the image of him flashing behind her closed eyelids, the illusion of his touch on her skin enough to send her shattering. Just the first time she allowed it to happen when she knew he didn't want her back.' An alternative ending to 4x20, the Limey.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,464 - Reviews: 45 - Favs: 142 - Follows: 45 - Published: 2/28/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
In the Darkness by Oliviet reviews
She wakes in the darkness, the world around her nearly pitch black. Soft light creeps under her door from the hall, but doesn't stretch nearly far enough toward her bed. To her left red lights blink on a machine. Red. The color of blood. While the red of the lights is brighter than the darkness of blood itself, she still gets stuck on the concept of it. Episode AU for 2x13.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,582 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 25 - Follows: 19 - Published: 2/25/2015 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Silent Noise by Oliviet reviews
"Silent noise," he says, trying it on his tongue as he moves to help her. "You know what, that's exactly what this. Noise without the chaos." Post ep for 7x16, The Wrong Stuff.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,708 - Reviews: 32 - Favs: 49 - Follows: 16 - Published: 2/24/2015 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Fractured by bravevulnerability reviews
'He watches helplessly as she flattens herself against the nearest wall, her knuckles white between the smears of blood as she stares him down, and all he can think is that this is not his wife.' AU post-ep for 7x15, Reckoning.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,659 - Reviews: 54 - Favs: 128 - Follows: 37 - Updated: 2/19/2015 - Published: 2/17/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Coda by bravevulnerability reviews
An AU version of sorts for the events of Resurrection (7x14) and Reckoning (7x15), set in season 4.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,589 - Reviews: 56 - Favs: 138 - Follows: 33 - Published: 2/18/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
This Is Not The End by Oliviet reviews
"This wasn't happening. This wasn't real. They did not rescue him from his kidnapping or whatever the hell that was to turn around and have her get kidnapped." Post ep for 7x14 "Resurrection" and eventually for 7x15 "Reckoning."
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 2 - Words: 2,783 - Reviews: 23 - Favs: 53 - Follows: 94 - Updated: 2/17/2015 - Published: 2/9/2015 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Leap of Faith by Lord of Kavaka reviews
A fire began to build inside her, and Kate jumped out of her seat, abandoning her phone—and temptation—on her desk as she rushed out of the bullpen, bypassing the elevator and making straight for the stairs. AUish TAG to THE LIMEY. ONE-SHOT. Rated T.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,882 - Reviews: 30 - Favs: 113 - Follows: 31 - Published: 2/16/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
we move lightly by bravevulnerability reviews
'Kate surges forward, not taking but offering her mouth to him, offering him everything. But he denies her.' AU to 4x23, Always.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,192 - Reviews: 49 - Favs: 110 - Follows: 33 - Published: 2/15/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
No Sanctuary by bravevulnerability reviews
'This isn't an adventure, it isn't fun. It's a nightmare. They're being hunted like foxes and there is no other option, no way to fight, to win. They can only run.' An AU twist on 6x22, Veritas. For Nadia.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 12 - Words: 24,155 - Reviews: 455 - Favs: 217 - Follows: 260 - Updated: 2/13/2015 - Published: 1/18/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
A Quiet Darkness by bravevulnerability reviews
'Nothing was going to stop him from getting to his wife.' A speculation fic of sorts for the second half of the two parter. Contains slight spoilers for the 7x15 promo.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,942 - Reviews: 75 - Favs: 112 - Follows: 44 - Published: 2/10/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
At the End of the Day by skygirl55 reviews
What if New York City was subject to another terrorist attack and Beckett became one of the first responders? Set Season 4, one week after 4x07 Cops and Robbers.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 4 - Words: 13,522 - Reviews: 97 - Favs: 174 - Follows: 246 - Updated: 2/8/2015 - Published: 1/31/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Clandestine by bravevulnerability reviews
'He had weaseled his way into her case and eventually, needling her for information while dangling his own in front of her had led them to an agreement, an even trade that turned into so much more.' An AU spin on Castle's time working as a private investigator.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,335 - Reviews: 65 - Favs: 149 - Follows: 49 - Published: 2/3/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Bliss: An FAE Companion by Oliviet reviews
"What you said earlier," she starts. "About wanting all of me? I want all of you too." An insert scene for Flashbacks and Echoes.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,250 - Reviews: 18 - Favs: 64 - Follows: 36 - Published: 1/28/2015 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
whiteout by bravevulnerability reviews
'"There's no one else I'd rather be snowed in with," he teases, his lips grazing the chilled shell of her ear, curling into a grin when a shudder that he doubts is from the cold clambers down her spine, but the words couldn't be more true.' Castle and Beckett weather the storm together. Set early season 4.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,375 - Reviews: 78 - Favs: 152 - Follows: 55 - Published: 1/27/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Time Machine by skygirl55 reviews
What if Castle & Beckett encountered a real time machine during an investigation? Set mid-Season 7, assuming Castle was never kicked out of the precinct and became a P.I. One-Shot.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,399 - Reviews: 20 - Favs: 68 - Follows: 24 - Published: 1/20/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
small favors by bravevulnerability reviews
'Maybe this night can be salvaged after all.' Episode insert for 7x12, 'Private Eye, Caramba'
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,772 - Reviews: 36 - Favs: 117 - Follows: 38 - Published: 1/20/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Synergy by bravevulnerability reviews
"Okay, Castle. Remind me how it feels when we work together." An insert for 7x11, Castle P.I.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,828 - Reviews: 47 - Favs: 133 - Follows: 39 - Published: 1/13/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Bittersweet by bravevulnerability reviews
'Discouraging a very doped up Kate Beckett from doing anything other than what she wants is no small feat.' A season 4 insert of sorts set between 4x16, Linchpin, and 4x17, Once Upon A Crime.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,055 - Reviews: 71 - Favs: 184 - Follows: 64 - Published: 1/9/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Truth or Dare by skygirl55 reviews
Richard Castle has been set up to take the fall for a murder he did not commit. (Prompt: What if Probable Cause took place in S4, before Castle & Beckett were together?) Canon through mid-S4.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 15 - Words: 41,843 - Reviews: 235 - Favs: 165 - Follows: 274 - Updated: 1/8/2015 - Published: 11/29/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
i was here from the start by blue252 reviews
"Even though he's terrified he may have overstepped, he believes it's worth it if only he can give her just a little bit of the hope she gives him. If only he can show her that magic does exist and they've been dancing around the edges of it for longer than he imagined." A mid-season 4 oneshot. Winner of 3rd place in the Castle Hiatus Fanfiction Writing Contest.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,167 - Reviews: 48 - Favs: 57 - Follows: 24 - Published: 12/30/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Breaking Apart by InkyCoffee reviews
"She didn't need to look at him to know his eyes were on her, gray in the shadows of the lamp-lit loft, expression as closed to her now as it had been for weeks... months. Instead, she nodded, forcing her face into her best detective mask so he wouldn't see the broken shards of her heart splintered across the floor between them." 2nd Place in the Castle Contest. Oneshot. Complete.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,080 - Reviews: 37 - Favs: 46 - Follows: 28 - Published: 12/29/2014 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Stirred by bravevulnerability reviews
'The espresso machine calls to her, tempting her with the phantom taste of good coffee, because he's right about one thing, the coffee they were all drinking before he showed up is cringe worthy sludge. And since Castle isn't here, it couldn't hurt to allow herself just one cup.' AU scene for 1x04, Hell Hath No Fury.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,636 - Reviews: 40 - Favs: 127 - Follows: 47 - Published: 12/29/2014 - Kate B. - Complete
Heartbeats by Oliviet reviews
AU. When a teenage girl is found orphaned after both of her parents are murdered, Beckett struggles to find the girl more family. When the DNA results return Beckett as a match, she quickly realizes the young girl is the baby she gave up for adoption. Set during season 6.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Family/Angst - Chapters: 23 - Words: 52,471 - Reviews: 505 - Favs: 338 - Follows: 626 - Updated: 12/27/2014 - Published: 5/23/2014 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
keep yourself warm by bravevulnerability reviews
A drunken Kate Beckett is not what he had expected for Christmas, but he's not complaining. A season 2 AU holiday oneshot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,952 - Reviews: 65 - Favs: 159 - Follows: 64 - Published: 12/25/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Believing Is Seeing by bravevulnerability reviews
"Seeing isn't believing. Believing is seeing." An AU story for Christmas.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 10 - Words: 24,352 - Reviews: 656 - Favs: 550 - Follows: 408 - Updated: 12/24/2014 - Published: 12/15/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Apologize by evitascarlett reviews
As Kate finds herself getting back on solid ground in her relationship with Castle, her world gets turned upside down by an unexpected visitor. As emotions run high and danger lurks will she and Castle be able to stand together and become stronger or will their secrets and lies eventually tear them apart? AU Set after 4x22 Undead Again. Cover Art by LordofKavaka. Now edited 2/2022.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 42 - Words: 659,765 - Reviews: 2127 - Favs: 1,070 - Follows: 1,184 - Updated: 12/22/2014 - Published: 11/3/2012 - Rick C., Kate B., Jim B., Johanna B. - Complete
You by Dmarx reviews
"The other offer is amazing. I'd be stupid not to take it. But walking away from Nikki – from you – would be even more stupid." Episode insert for 2x05.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,818 - Reviews: 75 - Favs: 126 - Follows: 29 - Published: 12/18/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
carry you with me by bravevulnerability reviews
'It's been months since Montgomery's funeral, since the gunshot, since the damning diagnosis after she awoke from surgery. ' An alternate ending to 'Knockout' that changes everything. AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 4 - Words: 7,046 - Reviews: 187 - Favs: 272 - Follows: 265 - Updated: 12/13/2014 - Published: 12/7/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
A Christmas Gift by EllaNight reviews
Beckett uses the Castle Christmas Tradition to let her husband in on the most recent addition to their family. An alternate ending but some spoilers for 7x10 Bad Santa. One-shot.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,221 - Reviews: 27 - Favs: 55 - Follows: 27 - Published: 12/11/2014 - Complete
All I Want For Christmas by ColieMacKenzie reviews
He crept quietly through the still-dark loft, the chill from the hardwood floor climbing into his naked toes as he tiptoed back through his office; didn't want to ruin the surprise - his Christmas gift for his wife. ThankYouTerri prompt fill.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,111 - Reviews: 55 - Favs: 61 - Follows: 18 - Published: 12/7/2014 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
Handle With Care by bravevulnerability reviews
A single chance meeting can change everything. AU. Cover art by ournorthstars.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 31 - Words: 69,091 - Reviews: 1360 - Favs: 822 - Follows: 859 - Updated: 12/6/2014 - Published: 8/27/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
To Conquer by bravevulnerability reviews
'Truth conquers all, so she stops lying to herself.' A fill written for the ThankYouTerri Campaign. Insert for 4x23, 'Always'.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,671 - Reviews: 19 - Favs: 58 - Follows: 18 - Published: 12/5/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
untraditionally by bravevulnerability reviews
"Stick around for next year, Beckett. You can be Pocahontas," he teases, nudging her with his elbow. "Not even in your dreams, Castle." An AU Thanksgiving oneshot set post 2x18 (Boom!)
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,945 - Reviews: 78 - Favs: 168 - Follows: 47 - Published: 11/27/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Private Eyes by Lord of Kavaka reviews
Everyday was the same. Get up, work, and then go to bed. Kate Beckett was bored. She needed a change in her routine. So, after some nagging from her best friend, she allowed herself to be set up on a blind date… and that's when she met Rick Castle. AU. Spy Castle. Entry for 2014 Castle Ficathon.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 22 - Words: 99,843 - Reviews: 471 - Favs: 292 - Follows: 369 - Updated: 11/27/2014 - Published: 5/27/2014 - [Kate B., Rick C.] Sophia T. - Complete
Response by bravevulnerability reviews
"I love you, Kate," he murmurs softly, the words he's kept swallowed down for almost an entire year finally slipping from his lips. "And I promise if I make it out of this alive, I'll tell you when neither of us are on the brink of death, okay?" An AU version of 7x08, Kill Switch.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,819 - Reviews: 65 - Favs: 177 - Follows: 59 - Published: 11/25/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Alight by ColieMacKenzie reviews
She crossed her toned, endlessly long legs, tugged down the edge of her tight skirt that had ridden up her thighs, checked her watch. Sadness, annoyance, resentment flashed across her face in quick succession, well hidden to anyone who wasn't watching closely, who was not as attuned, not used to observe quite as closely... An AU Caskett meeting.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,265 - Reviews: 60 - Favs: 62 - Follows: 76 - Published: 11/24/2014 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Don't Go Slow by bravevulnerability reviews
'If she expected him to hold even an ounce of concentration after she walked out of the bathroom dressed head to toe in black, she's sadly mistaken.' Episode insert for 7x07.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Western - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,291 - Reviews: 32 - Favs: 123 - Follows: 38 - Published: 11/18/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
in dreams of reality by bravevulnerability reviews
'It wasn't the same, but when Richard Castle looks at her, there's a hint of that breath stealing longing she had seen all those months ago when a different version of the same man had waltzed into her life claiming to be her partner.' 7x06 AU. Oneshot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,872 - Reviews: 32 - Favs: 70 - Follows: 28 - Published: 11/14/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Wildest Dreams by bravevulnerability reviews
'The strangled mewing sound that escapes the caving cardboard has her stopping in her tracks a mere step before she can reach him and she watches as Castle lowers the box to the ground, rising again with a tiny bundle of fur in his arms.' Post 7x06. Oneshot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,520 - Reviews: 77 - Favs: 154 - Follows: 41 - Published: 11/13/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Or Fate by bravevulnerability reviews
'Agreeing to drinks with him was probably a bad idea.' What if an AU twist had been taken in the alternative universe? Insert for 7x06, The Time Of Our Lives.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,323 - Reviews: 115 - Favs: 212 - Follows: 56 - Published: 11/11/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
All I Want Is Now by blue252 reviews
"Her mind flashes back to his question – his invitation to the Hamptons. He's building up ideas in her head, painting pictures of a Fourth of July spent on the beach, fireworks and bonfires; relaxation and a break from the work she's thrown herself into even harder since Memorial Day. And it's tempting." A post season 2 AU in which Castle returns after only two weeks.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 10 - Words: 15,777 - Reviews: 424 - Favs: 223 - Follows: 450 - Updated: 11/9/2014 - Published: 8/6/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Only If For A Night by bravevulnerability reviews
'He hadn't come expecting to find anyone interesting, he never does when he ends up in one of these clubs, but the requirement of masks, the promise of unknown identities and costumed anonymity for a night had appealed to him.' An AU meeting on Halloween night. Entry for the #CastleHalloweenBash.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Mystery - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,547 - Reviews: 64 - Favs: 148 - Follows: 60 - Published: 10/31/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Bloodlust by bravevulnerability reviews
'If she could cry, her tears would fall to his cheeks, mingle with the blood staining his skin and the cemetery grass, but the sobs that build in her throat are dry, soundless, and she knows there's no other choice.' AU. An entry for the #CastleHalloweenBash
Castle - Rated: T - English - Supernatural/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,037 - Reviews: 35 - Favs: 88 - Follows: 42 - Published: 10/30/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
If I Never Met You by Oliviet reviews
This wasn't her. This wasn't his Kate, his Beckett. This was the hollow shell of a woman he'd met nearly seven years ago, beaten down endlessly by a case she was never going to solve. She was just older, her hair lighter, but her same cynicism surrounded her. This is the Kate, the Beckett, he spent years trying to knock down the walls of.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,864 - Reviews: 24 - Favs: 51 - Follows: 26 - Published: 10/28/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Momentous by ColieMacKenzie reviews
It's quiet. Just the rustle of fabric, quiet steps on the carpet and the soothing whisper of his voice. It's the small moments.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 6 - Words: 4,009 - Reviews: 215 - Favs: 147 - Follows: 146 - Updated: 10/22/2014 - Published: 3/18/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Alight by bravevulnerability reviews
An AU twist on 7x04, Child's Play. Complete.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,675 - Reviews: 147 - Favs: 247 - Follows: 130 - Published: 10/21/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
No Place I'd Rather Be by skygirl55 reviews
When Richard Castle learns his publisher hired a writing consultant to help him complete his latest novel he's insulted-until he meets her. Dr. Kate Beckett was merely looking for a summer job between semesters, but could three weeks with the famous writer might be more than she bargained for? Caskett AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 23 - Words: 60,737 - Reviews: 608 - Favs: 346 - Follows: 397 - Updated: 10/18/2014 - Published: 8/23/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
litost by bravevulnerability reviews
'She has so much to say to him, so much she wants him to know, but how would she find the words? How would she find the courage' An AU oneshot set in the summer after Beckett's shooting. Birthday fic for ournorthstars.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,565 - Reviews: 62 - Favs: 145 - Follows: 40 - Published: 10/13/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Tessellate by bravevulnerability reviews
'She wants to welcome him home in an entirely different way.' One shot based on a sneak peek for 7x03, Clear and Present Danger.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,844 - Reviews: 46 - Favs: 124 - Follows: 37 - Published: 10/7/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Finding Our Way by skygirl55 reviews
A companion to the final scene of 7x01. Kate & Castle reunite after his absence. Spoilers for 7x01. One-shot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,532 - Reviews: 19 - Favs: 53 - Follows: 15 - Published: 9/30/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
amidst the embers by bravevulnerability reviews
"If you believe anything, just believe that I love you." Post-ep for 7x01, Driven.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,265 - Reviews: 52 - Favs: 96 - Follows: 33 - Published: 9/30/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Hanging On by Oliviet reviews
He holds her against him, his heart still caught in his throat. She's been holding back from touching him. Probably because she's had this flicker of doubt about him not wanting her. And that kills him. Because of course he wants her. He wants her more than he's ever wanted anything. Post-ep for 7x01, Driven.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,493 - Reviews: 24 - Favs: 66 - Follows: 29 - Published: 9/29/2014 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
an unexpected light by bravevulnerability reviews
'It had been an accident. Nothing more than an accident.' Post-ep of sorts for 6x23, For Better or For Worse.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,837 - Reviews: 31 - Favs: 64 - Follows: 29 - Published: 9/28/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
ephemeral by bravevulnerability reviews
'Tomorrow they'll pretend this never happened. They'll go back to normal and part of her hates that more than the idea of things changing.' Season one AU. Oneshot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,605 - Reviews: 49 - Favs: 80 - Follows: 31 - Published: 9/27/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
fill these empty spaces by bravevulnerability reviews
It's been nearly four years since the last time he heard her voice. AU. Oneshot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,743 - Reviews: 51 - Favs: 128 - Follows: 43 - Published: 9/22/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
decalescent by bravevulnerability reviews
'He read that body heat helps in these situations.' Season 4 AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 5,443 - Reviews: 110 - Favs: 217 - Follows: 177 - Updated: 9/18/2014 - Published: 9/13/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
The Choice by skygirl55 reviews
"You don't need to know my name in order to play; you just need to know the rules of the game, Kate. Didn't I tell you? We're going to play a game." Post "To Love and Die in LA" (3x22). What if Kate had to choose?
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 5 - Words: 19,121 - Reviews: 86 - Favs: 86 - Follows: 173 - Updated: 9/18/2014 - Published: 9/1/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Dismantle by bravevulnerability reviews
'He's testing the boundaries, wondering how far down her wall has really fallen.' An alternate ending to Undead Again, 4x22.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,851 - Reviews: 81 - Favs: 272 - Follows: 83 - Published: 9/6/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Interlude by bravevulnerability reviews
"There will be a later, there will be plenty of time to do everything she's ever dreamed of with him, but now – right now she just wants him." A continuation of the 'Always' deleted scene.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,729 - Reviews: 64 - Favs: 224 - Follows: 71 - Published: 9/3/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
And A Bottle Makes Two by InkyCoffee reviews
"It had been years since he'd done this. Even longer since he'd done this alone." The night after Johanna's funeral, Jim Beckett is still dealing with grief. A Tumblr ficlet, expanded a little. Oneshot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 788 - Reviews: 13 - Favs: 10 - Follows: 6 - Published: 9/3/2014 - Complete
waiting game by bravevulnerability reviews
"Why don't you show me how much you'll miss me instead?" A requested insert for Human Factor (5x23) and Watershed (5x24). One shot.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,731 - Reviews: 37 - Favs: 74 - Follows: 24 - Published: 8/24/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
In Need Of Some Action by Lord of Kavaka reviews
Bored at the precinct, Castle goes out with Ryan to follow up on a lead. One-Shot. *Based off a prompt from lousiemcdoogle.*
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,291 - Reviews: 29 - Favs: 63 - Follows: 19 - Published: 8/24/2014 - [Rick C., Kate B.] Javier E., Kevin R. - Complete
Not a Bad Thing by skygirl55 reviews
Independent woman Kate Beckett struggles to find the right path for both her career and personal life, but when it comes down to it, will she be able to choose the path that's right for her, or will she let her fears get in the way? Sequel to Run. Caskett AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 12 - Words: 28,640 - Reviews: 208 - Favs: 109 - Follows: 151 - Updated: 8/19/2014 - Published: 7/12/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
between two lungs by bravevulnerability reviews
"Breathe, Castle," she instructs, calm despite the erratic beat of her heart. "Just breathe for me." Based on a tumblr prompt.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,919 - Reviews: 61 - Favs: 175 - Follows: 43 - Published: 8/10/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
shades of doubt by bravevulnerability reviews
'He may not be thrilled to see her, he may have given up on her six months ago, but her heart still fluttered at the sight of him.' An AU take on 5x05, Probable Cause.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,754 - Reviews: 39 - Favs: 111 - Follows: 58 - Published: 8/4/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
still with hearts beating by bravevulnerability reviews
Her heart was still in jagged pieces after the summer. The sequel to 'still our hands match'. Takes place throughout season 3. AU. Cover art by ournorthstars.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 14 - Words: 37,697 - Reviews: 529 - Favs: 353 - Follows: 345 - Updated: 7/30/2014 - Published: 6/14/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Reunion by Oliviet reviews
When she gets him back after the accident, she doesn't want to let go of him for the fear that she'll lose him again. She wonders if this is how he felt after she had been shot. Sure they weren't together then, but he had loved her. And with love, came pain. Developed from a prompt I received on Tumblr.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,404 - Reviews: 13 - Favs: 46 - Follows: 46 - Published: 7/28/2014 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Running Late by Lord of Kavaka reviews
After a late night with Castle, Beckett ends up running late to work and accidentally wears Castle's shirt to the precinct. ONE-SHOT.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,598 - Reviews: 53 - Favs: 133 - Follows: 37 - Published: 7/27/2014 - [Kate B., Rick C.] Javier E., Kevin R. - Complete
burn with me tonight by blue252 reviews
"She did what she had to do. She knows that unequivocally. And no matter the cost, she'd do it again. Because the life she took, saved someone else. It wasn't even a choice. It was the only choice." 2x13 Sucker Punch oneshot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,954 - Reviews: 69 - Favs: 74 - Follows: 33 - Published: 7/14/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
moondust by bravevulnerability reviews
"I know I'm who you think of when the moon is up and the night is late and that will always be enough." One shot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,277 - Reviews: 55 - Favs: 135 - Follows: 43 - Published: 7/10/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Run by skygirl55 reviews
Wrongly accused of two murders he didn't commit, Richard Castle escapes police custody in hopes of proving his own innocence. FBI Agent Kate Beckett is on the team assigned to bring him in, but as the bizarre evidence stacks up, she begins to question his guilt-particularly after meeting him face-to-face. AU. 2014 Ficathon Entry
Castle - Rated: M - English - Mystery/Romance - Chapters: 16 - Words: 62,996 - Reviews: 431 - Favs: 270 - Follows: 272 - Updated: 7/5/2014 - Published: 5/17/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Inchoate by ColieMacKenzie reviews
His eyes find her across the distance. He disentangles himself, walks toward her and for a moment it's like no time has passed and nothing is different... Future fic.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,501 - Reviews: 114 - Favs: 97 - Follows: 34 - Published: 7/3/2014 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
never fall away by bravevulnerability reviews
'It had to be a dream.' A post-ep for 6x23, For Better or For Worse. Two shot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 5,250 - Reviews: 64 - Favs: 73 - Follows: 88 - Updated: 6/5/2014 - Published: 6/3/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
still our hands match by bravevulnerability reviews
"Why do you even care so much? What is it that you want so badly that you can't just let this go so we can both move on with our lives?" Set in the summer between 1x10 and 2x01, continues on throughout season 2. Cover art by ournorthstars.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 11 - Words: 28,767 - Reviews: 444 - Favs: 525 - Follows: 435 - Updated: 5/31/2014 - Published: 4/26/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Crash Into Me by Oliviet reviews
"Hi, this is Dr. Asher calling from Mount Sinai Hospital on behalf of Katherine Beckett. There's been an accident." Set during season 4 by request. A look at what would have happened if Castle and Beckett had decided to start their relationship earlier in season 4.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 8 - Words: 14,611 - Reviews: 81 - Favs: 155 - Follows: 280 - Updated: 5/18/2014 - Published: 3/18/2014 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
come by fire by bravevulnerability reviews
'She was hoping for him to come back, waiting for him to return, but what if she was waiting for something that was never going to happen' A post-ep for 6x23, For Better or For Worse. One shot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,870 - Reviews: 53 - Favs: 95 - Follows: 51 - Published: 5/13/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Numb by Oliviet reviews
"She feels numb. It's an ache that permeates deep into her bones. It hurts. Everything hurts." Short drabble post-ep for the season 6 finale.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Tragedy/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 767 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 27 - Follows: 46 - Published: 5/12/2014 - Kate B. - Complete
Moving On by Lord of Kavaka reviews
Kate has one last thing to do before she puts this case to bed. Post-VERITAS. ONE-SHOT.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,875 - Reviews: 43 - Favs: 47 - Follows: 15 - Published: 5/6/2014 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
Defeating the Dragon by Oliviet reviews
"He pulls her into his arms and she's still stunned by the fact that it's over. Fifteen years in the making and the evidence she needed was right in front of her the whole time. She wants to kick herself for it, for not coming to this conclusion sooner, but she tells herself that now isn't the time." There's probably a million post-eps for 6x22 by now. Here's mine.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,684 - Reviews: 14 - Favs: 35 - Follows: 13 - Published: 5/6/2014 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Vicimus by ColieMacKenzie reviews
She thinks it's never been this intense before. This indescribable. So beautiful. Post-ep for 6x22, 'Veritas.'
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 944 - Reviews: 64 - Favs: 105 - Follows: 29 - Published: 5/6/2014 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Broken Summer by InkyCoffee reviews
"There would be no unexpected sound of her key in the lock. No sound of stilettos across the floorboards. No laughing greeting or warm embrace or welcoming kiss. Not any more." -My entry for the 2013 Castle Hiatus Ficathon
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst - Chapters: 12 - Words: 65,301 - Reviews: 600 - Favs: 285 - Follows: 401 - Updated: 5/5/2014 - Published: 5/19/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Partners in Everything by skygirl55 reviews
Season 3 AU. Post-"Countdown" - What if Castle had been able to say the things he'd always wanted to?
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 9 - Words: 12,273 - Reviews: 92 - Favs: 119 - Follows: 201 - Updated: 4/20/2014 - Published: 4/5/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Signs of Life by bravevulnerability reviews
They meet again in the hospital. AU. Cover art by half0utloud.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 22 - Words: 48,644 - Reviews: 651 - Favs: 560 - Follows: 582 - Updated: 4/16/2014 - Published: 2/10/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Something I Need by skygirl55 reviews
Author Richard Castle stumbles across Assistant District Attorney Kate Beckett and is instantly captivated. Using his connections with the mayor, he gets himself a six week pass to shadow her. Kate begins to count down the hours, wishing the six weeks were up, not realizing those six weeks will change her life forever. AU.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 15 - Words: 23,343 - Reviews: 207 - Favs: 202 - Follows: 271 - Updated: 4/2/2014 - Published: 3/2/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Breath of Life by Oliviet reviews
Her head hits the top of the trunk and she curses, her full body weight falling back onto Castle. He groans as her elbow connects with his jaw. Inspired by the behind the scenes photos released for 6x22, Veritas. Doesn't contain actual spoilers, because I really don't know what the episode will be a about. This is just a prediction.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,025 - Reviews: 11 - Favs: 41 - Follows: 17 - Published: 3/31/2014 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Jealousy will drive you mad by EllaNight reviews
CH5: She wasn't jealous. Yet the empty feeling deep in her stomach, her lack of appetite, the prickly sensation that was steadily building behind her nose and the sting of her eyes as unshed tear s threatened to be spilled begged to differ. Nikki Heat (3x11). A series of one-shots where Rick or Kate is jealous of the others' momentary interest. All roads lead to Caskett.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 5 - Words: 15,967 - Reviews: 65 - Favs: 87 - Follows: 131 - Updated: 3/31/2014 - Published: 10/20/2013 - Rick C., Kate B.
Alexander & Jane: Interlude by Lord of Kavaka reviews
Sequel to ALEXANDER & JANE; Castle and Beckett must deal with him digging into her mother's case against her express orders, while at the same time balancing their renewed romantic relationship with family obligations. Caskett-Season 1 AU. -Part 2 of the WHAT'S IN A NAME series-
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 16 - Words: 56,301 - Reviews: 146 - Favs: 138 - Follows: 168 - Updated: 3/29/2014 - Published: 4/25/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
kairos by ColieMacKenzie reviews
kairos (ancient Greek) - (n) the perfect, delicate, crucial moment; the fleeting rightness of time and place that creates the opportune atmosphere for action, words, or movement; the time of possibility. COMPLETE
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 11 - Words: 12,396 - Reviews: 840 - Favs: 450 - Follows: 332 - Updated: 3/25/2014 - Published: 11/26/2013 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
i love you most by bravevulnerability reviews
"You're the only one I want touching me." Based off the promo for 6x18. One shot.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,188 - Reviews: 63 - Favs: 140 - Follows: 37 - Published: 3/12/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Miss Creepy by KateMB reviews
You know the doll in Castle's loft sitting in a chair as a decoration? Ever wonder about her? Here's a brief backstory.
Castle - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 829 - Reviews: 11 - Favs: 6 - Follows: 3 - Published: 3/9/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
A Lifelong Love Letter by skygirl55 reviews
Picks-up at the end of 6X17. What happens when Kate follows Castle into the bedroom. One-Shot.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,459 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 64 - Follows: 26 - Published: 3/5/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
fill our wounds by bravevulnerability reviews
'He should have been there, should have protected her like the partner he was supposed to be.' A post-ep for 6x17, In the Belly of the Beast. One shot.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,427 - Reviews: 47 - Favs: 103 - Follows: 30 - Published: 3/4/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
In the Arms of Home by Oliviet reviews
He has her pulled against his chest tight like he's afraid he'll lose her again if he leaves her alone. She doesn't mind; she welcomes it actually. The need to have him against her proves to her that she's still alive. He'll never have to read the note she wrote him and tucked away with her blood. He'll never have to know what it's like living without her. Post-ep for 6x17.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,617 - Reviews: 19 - Favs: 48 - Follows: 17 - Published: 3/3/2014 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Aspirin by Oliviet reviews
Her head is pounding by the time she finally makes it through the door to the loft. She hasn't had a headache this bad since the hangover she got post karaoke night in the Hamptons. All she wants to do is take a hot shower, or maybe a long bath, and crawl into bed. But the look on Castle's face when she walks in the door tells her that's easier said than done. Short drabble for Nen
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 676 - Reviews: 11 - Favs: 35 - Follows: 16 - Published: 2/14/2014 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
A Quilt of Many Colors by ColieMacKenzie reviews
She lets her hand rest over one of the patches of off-white silk, almost feels warmth seep from the fabric, smells the scent that seems to have irrevocably permeated the fibers. Hears the familiar tinkle of laughter that's been missing from her life for so long.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,223 - Reviews: 89 - Favs: 101 - Follows: 29 - Published: 1/22/2014 - [Kate B., Rick C.] OC - Complete
Capture Your Heart by ColieMacKenzie reviews
She should've expected it but it still catches her by surprise, the lightning storm of flashlights, the barrage of questions shouted at them from all sides... Post-ep for 6x13, 'Limelight'.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 908 - Reviews: 71 - Favs: 68 - Follows: 25 - Published: 1/21/2014 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
The End of the Day by Oliviet reviews
"The sheets are bunched up around her hips and her eyes sweep over the room taking stock of their various articles of clothing strewn about the floor. She spots her wedding dress crumpled in a pile by the door, and stands to go hang it up." A short little piece about Castle and Beckett's wedding night conversation as requested by a friendly anon on Tumblr.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 858 - Reviews: 11 - Favs: 31 - Follows: 10 - Published: 1/18/2014 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
slipped away by bravevulnerability reviews
'She missed this. The effortless banter, the smiling, him. Never had she imagined how empty her life would become without him.' One shot. A post ep of sorts for 4x07. COMPLETE.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Hurt/Comfort/Angst - Chapters: 2 - Words: 2,494 - Reviews: 58 - Favs: 105 - Follows: 47 - Updated: 1/17/2014 - Published: 1/12/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Blackbird by Oliviet reviews
Castle pokes his head into their bedroom to see if she's awake yet. She spent the better part of the night crying in his arms so he doesn't want to rob her of any sleep, but if she's not up soon they're going to be late. Alternative ending for "Under Fire."
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Tragedy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,698 - Reviews: 21 - Favs: 35 - Follows: 15 - Published: 1/11/2014 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Still Here by Lord of Kavaka reviews
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.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 40 - Words: 179,685 - Reviews: 367 - Favs: 408 - Follows: 495 - Updated: 1/2/2014 - Published: 6/8/2011 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Seduction by ColieMacKenzie reviews
It wasn't planned, wasn't a date, but when he'd shown up looking striking in his suit and with his arm empty, she'd gravitated to him like she always did, her whole body orienting toward him as if he was her shining beacon in a dark, starless night. Follows episode 4x11, "Till Death Do Us Part." -COMPLETE-
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 10 - Words: 19,916 - Reviews: 713 - Favs: 786 - Follows: 727 - Updated: 12/31/2013 - Published: 5/22/2013 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
Wrapped In A Bow by Lord of Kavaka reviews
They'd agreed not to exchange gifts, but Kate couldn't resist when she saw that big red bow. TAG to 5x09-Secret Santa. Rated M (for a reason).
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 8,413 - Reviews: 31 - Favs: 96 - Follows: 35 - Published: 12/23/2013 - [Rick C., Kate B.] - Complete
pause and savor by bravevulnerability reviews
'Her head was spinning, and not just because of the needle that had been plunged into the side of her neck.' Castle and Beckett wake up stranded in her car after being abducted, and while waiting for a ride back to the city, one thing leads to another. Set during 3x09.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 3 - Words: 5,345 - Reviews: 79 - Favs: 173 - Follows: 111 - Updated: 12/21/2013 - Published: 12/19/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
The Box in the Corner by Oliviet reviews
"Castle opens the flaps and is greeted with a bunch of books. He's about to push it aside as well, when the cover art from one of the novels catches his eye. These aren't just any books, they're his books. Hail of Bullets, Deadly Storm, Nikki Heat, they're all there. Every book he's ever written hidden here amongst Beckett's things." Contains a spoiler from Heat Rises.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,067 - Reviews: 23 - Favs: 71 - Follows: 25 - Published: 12/17/2013 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
ease your worries by bravevulnerability reviews
'She was stressed, really stressed, and he knew better than to try and lighten her mood with lame jokes or a warm cup of coffee.' Fill for the 2013 winter hiatus kink meme.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,534 - Reviews: 29 - Favs: 114 - Follows: 40 - Published: 12/6/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Get Back to You by skygirl55 reviews
Three weeks. Three weeks since she'd seen him. Richard Castle had been missing for three weeks. Spoilers through 6X04
Castle - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 6 - Words: 11,708 - Reviews: 53 - Favs: 69 - Follows: 127 - Updated: 12/4/2013 - Published: 11/24/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Worth The Wait by skygirl55 reviews
Post 5x01 "After the Storm" One-shot.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,159 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 64 - Follows: 23 - Published: 11/29/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
burn away the chill by bravevulnerability reviews
'He was simply a last resort, someone to brainstorm with. That was all.' Beckett stops by the loft seeking Castle's thoughts on their case. Set in the middle of 1x05.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 4,943 - Reviews: 71 - Favs: 143 - Follows: 108 - Updated: 11/16/2013 - Published: 11/14/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Solid Ground by Lord of Kavaka reviews
Castle and Beckett finally get to have that trip to Bora-Bora. But not all goes as planned. Instead of sipping mojitos in paradise, they find themselves stranded on an isolated island. Cover Art made from collaboration with @dtrekker. 2013 Castle Ficathon Entry. Rated M for safety, though the bulk of the story is T-rated. COMPLETE.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 33 - Words: 130,919 - Reviews: 767 - Favs: 359 - Follows: 411 - Updated: 11/10/2013 - Published: 5/16/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
The Beginning of Something Good by skygirl55 reviews
An extension of the end of "Always" (4.23) One-shot.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,612 - Reviews: 17 - Favs: 79 - Follows: 21 - Published: 11/8/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Everything Has Changed by skygirl55 reviews
While investigating his latest case, Detective Richard "Castle" Rodgers crosses paths with NY Times reporter Kate Beckett and an unexpected partnership ensues.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Crime - Chapters: 20 - Words: 41,098 - Reviews: 114 - Favs: 189 - Follows: 186 - Updated: 11/1/2013 - Published: 10/12/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
When Things Go Bump In The Night by Lord of Kavaka reviews
Castle's Annual Halloween Bash went off without a hitch, but afterwards, there was the matter of Kate Beckett missing from his bed when he woke up in the dead of night. Rated T for suggestive undertones.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,075 - Reviews: 15 - Favs: 27 - Follows: 11 - Published: 11/1/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
stainache by bravevulnerability reviews
"Kate," he rasped, tentatively slipping a hand under her neck and sliding the other down to rest along her side, feeling the warm rush of blood sluicing through the spaces between his fingers. "Please, Kate, please don't leave me. Not again." Based on a tumblr prompt. Cover art by half0utloud.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,438 - Reviews: 38 - Favs: 202 - Follows: 45 - Published: 10/30/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
closer than reality by bravevulnerability reviews
'She was glad that he could at least seek solace in her, that they could work through this too as a team.' A post-ep for 6x05, Time Will Tell. COMPLETE.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,569 - Reviews: 27 - Favs: 73 - Follows: 29 - Published: 10/22/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
I Choose You by skygirl55 reviews
4.23 AU - What if Castle and Beckett were able to have their movie date after Alexis's graduation? One-Shot.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,877 - Reviews: 23 - Favs: 92 - Follows: 32 - Published: 10/22/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
All In by skygirl55 reviews
3.24 AU - What if Castle had been able to reach Beckett before the bullet hit her? One-Shot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,870 - Reviews: 13 - Favs: 104 - Follows: 31 - Published: 10/19/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
fire in the water by bravevulnerability reviews
'The problem, though, was that her staring had set him on fire. And he failed to find relief from the burn. ' Post 3x23. Two shot.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 2,610 - Reviews: 42 - Favs: 140 - Follows: 81 - Updated: 10/11/2013 - Published: 10/10/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
bathed in the night by bravevulnerability reviews
'It was 3 a.m. and her body was thrumming almost painfully with a need only one person could fulfill. If only she would let him.' Set sometime after 3x22. One shot.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,119 - Reviews: 20 - Favs: 71 - Follows: 28 - Published: 10/1/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Facing Your Fears by skygirl55 reviews
Post 3X24 "Knockout" What could have happened after Kate was shot.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 7 - Words: 16,990 - Reviews: 37 - Favs: 79 - Follows: 96 - Updated: 9/25/2013 - Published: 9/19/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Missed Moment by Oliviet reviews
"I think my PTSD came back." A short little one shot from 6x01.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 916 - Reviews: 12 - Favs: 43 - Follows: 16 - Published: 9/24/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
An Unexpected Visitor by skygirl55 reviews
Post 3X24. Kate is recuperating at her father's cabin when she gets a visitor. One-shot.
Castle - Rated: K - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,683 - Reviews: 16 - Favs: 59 - Follows: 27 - Published: 9/18/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
On Bended Knee by Lord of Kavaka reviews
ONE-SHOT; Castle's proposal goes wrong, but in rather humorous way. Post-WATERSHED. No spoilers for Season 6.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,635 - Reviews: 16 - Favs: 39 - Follows: 12 - Published: 9/17/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Gravity by skygirl55 reviews
3X22 "To Love and Die in L.A." what if scenario for the Hotel Room Scene. One Shot.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,336 - Reviews: 16 - Favs: 50 - Follows: 20 - Published: 9/16/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
The Moment When Everything Changed by skygirl55 reviews
Post 4.07 "Cops & Robbers" - What should have happened after dinner. One-Shot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,074 - Reviews: 33 - Favs: 67 - Follows: 43 - Published: 9/14/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Cold Cases: A Solid Ground Companion by Lord of Kavaka reviews
A series of little vignettes of how the members of the 12th Precinct are coping with the disappearance of Detective Kate Beckett and Mr. Richard Castle. Takes place concurrently with Ch 18 of SOLID GROUND.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 4 - Words: 5,572 - Reviews: 58 - Favs: 45 - Follows: 74 - Updated: 9/13/2013 - Published: 8/24/2013 - Kevin R., Javier E., Lanie P., V. Gates - Complete
Expectations by ColieMacKenzie reviews
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!
Castle - Rated: T - English - Family/Romance - Chapters: 12 - Words: 34,419 - Reviews: 635 - Favs: 455 - Follows: 721 - Updated: 9/11/2013 - Published: 5/29/2012 - Kate B., Rick C.
I Win by skygirl55 reviews
Post-"Still" My version of what happened when Beckett returned to her apartment. One-Shot.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,316 - Reviews: 30 - Favs: 61 - Follows: 22 - Published: 9/6/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
The Rookie by Oliviet reviews
A few snippets of Beckett's rookie days back when she worked with Olivia Benson from SVU. Inspired by a gifset I saw on Tumblr.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,274 - Reviews: 3 - Favs: 13 - Follows: 5 - Published: 8/6/2013 - Kate B.
9 Hour Flight by Lord of Kavaka reviews
Kate thinks over the recent changes in her life during a 9 hour flight to Rome. Post-ALWAYS one-shot.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,446 - Reviews: 11 - Favs: 29 - Follows: 14 - Published: 7/12/2013 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Never Tear Us Apart by ColieMacKenzie reviews
Kate buries her face against his chest, fingers clawed into his sides and it's so unlike her that it gives him pause... Episode reaction to 5x21 and 5x22, taking into account the original air order in which we were to see "STILL" before "The Squab and the Quail."
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 2,097 - Reviews: 109 - Favs: 112 - Follows: 42 - Updated: 4/30/2013 - Published: 4/23/2013 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
To Rise Again by Katherine Houghton Beckett reviews
Summary – Kate struggled to contact Rick while recuperating at her father's cabin. Set between seasons 3 and 4, Caskett, and semi AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,098 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 25 - Follows: 5 - Published: 4/29/2013 - Kate B., Rick C., Martha R. - Complete
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Lurking In The Shadows reviews
Just a short one shot for Halloween, kind of a non-canon story, not specifically based on any season on episode
Castle - Rated: T - English - Family/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,468 - Reviews: 3 - Favs: 1 - Follows: 3 - Published: 10/31/2021 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
In The Safety Of Your Arms reviews
Set right after the endig of 5x01 "After The Storm". One shot!
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,119 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 11 - Follows: 6 - Published: 9/3/2021 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Dying For You reviews
Prompt: "Lockwood is out of prison, and Kate breaks up with Castle in order keep him safe. But was it really the right decision to make?" One shot, based on s3 finale.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,780 - Reviews: 7 - Favs: 10 - Follows: 6 - Published: 6/28/2021 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
More Than Friends reviews
Prompt: "I think I'm in love with you, and I'm terrified." Set after the episode 4x19 – "47 Seconds"
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,852 - Reviews: 12 - Favs: 19 - Follows: 12 - Published: 4/9/2021 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Longing For a Change reviews
Prompt: Kate is thinking about spending the holidays with Castle, but there is one thing she needs to take care of first. A non-canon, angsty Christmas story, set in s4.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 2 - Words: 13,867 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 14 - Follows: 40 - Updated: 12/18/2020 - Published: 11/25/2020 - Rick C., Kate B., Jim B., C. Maddox
Haunted By fear reviews
Castle is already excited about the holidays, while Beckett is still struggling with the aftermaths of her shooting. Is an unexpected misunderstanding tear them apart completely? Or is it going to bring them closer to each other? A short, angsty Halloween story, set in early s4. One shot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,536 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 10 - Follows: 5 - Published: 10/30/2020 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Healing Wounds reviews
AU story, one shot, set in the episode 4x01 "Rise"
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,003 - Reviews: 7 - Favs: 8 - Follows: 5 - Published: 9/24/2020 - Rick C., Kate B., Javier E., Kevin R. - Complete
Heal Me With Your Touch reviews
Prompt: „Beckett's scars pulls in bed and Castle warms her up with his hands." One shot, set somewhere in s5
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,377 - Reviews: 11 - Favs: 31 - Follows: 12 - Published: 8/23/2020 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
In The Shade Of Truth reviews
Based on the episode "Veritas", but it's a non-canon story so the events aren't happening the same way as they did in the show.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 3 - Words: 16,301 - Reviews: 23 - Favs: 11 - Follows: 31 - Updated: 7/20/2020 - Published: 5/6/2020 - Rick C., Kate B., C. Maddox - Complete
Unexpected Meeting reviews
Prompt: Kate Beckett is out of the city, for a short vacation in the forest. (Non-canon story, pre-series fic)
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,562 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 9 - Follows: 7 - Published: 4/12/2020 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Unshed Tears reviews
Prompt: Kate Beckett is having a breakdown at her mother's grave (Non-canon story)
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,224 - Reviews: 11 - Favs: 12 - Follows: 8 - Published: 3/15/2020 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Holding Onto You reviews
I would say this story is set after s8, Castle and Beckett are already married, but it isn t based on any specific season or episode. (Non-canon story) NOW COMPLETE.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 7 - Words: 22,638 - Reviews: 31 - Favs: 32 - Follows: 60 - Updated: 2/14/2020 - Published: 10/2/2019 - Rick C., Kate B., Javier E., Kevin R. - Complete
The Magic Of Christmas reviews
Prompt: "Someone doesn't have anyone to spend Christmas with." (A short, non-canon Caskett story)
Castle - Rated: K - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,973 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 11 - Follows: 8 - Published: 12/23/2019 - Rick C., Kate B., Alexis C. - Complete
A Sorrowful Summer Night reviews
Two shot, set somewhere in the beginning of s4, slightly based on the episode 4x09 „Kill Shot"
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 2 - Words: 8,010 - Reviews: 14 - Favs: 21 - Follows: 26 - Updated: 8/11/2019 - Published: 7/8/2019 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Bringing back to life reviews
One shot, based on season 3 finale.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,644 - Reviews: 14 - Favs: 18 - Follows: 6 - Published: 5/16/2019 - Kate B. - Complete
Confession reviews
A short story - three shot - based on the episode 4x01 "Rise"
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 4,020 - Reviews: 15 - Favs: 12 - Follows: 28 - Updated: 2/14/2019 - Published: 2/8/2019 - Complete
On that hot, stormy night reviews
Hey guys! As you can see, I'm new on this page. I'm just a beginner at writing and this is the first time I actually had the courage to post on here. English is not my native language, so if I had written something gramatically wrong, you can tell me, reviews are appreciated! I hope you will enjoy this short story I had written based on the ep. 4x23 "Always" :)
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,078 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 10 - Follows: 8 - Published: 2/3/2019 - Complete