"He's close enough to Alexis, but far enough to give her space; close enough to L.A. for him to drive out for press and book meetings, but far enough for him to feel secluded from the spotlight. And best of all, it was a parallel line across the country from New York, from everything that haunts him there." A Christmas season AU that takes place after the events of 3x24, Knockout.

Richard Castle gets the surprise of his life and looks to his longtime friend, Kate Beckett, for support. Will she be able to step up and help him with his newest challenge? - Caskett, AU. For Castle Ficathon 2020. NOW COMPLETE.

"Sorrow tugs at her heart; though she has come to expect his absence, waking up without him isn't any easier today. This isn't how it was supposed to be." An angstier, AU version of the latter bit of season 8 and beyond. Caskett.

rework of Season 4? 'That wall inside.'

'It's Johanna's favorite sweater she's wearing when she learns she's going to live the rest of her life without her mother.' AU take on Johanna Beckett's death, the aftermath, and how it brings Kate and Rick together.

Coffee is their thing. It's greeting, peace offering, unspoken promise to always be there. Coffee has helped to tear down her walls. A late night conversation adds a new layer to their coffee story. Kate hopes she can use what she's learned to help tear down the walls between them. An AU beginning in late S4. Not a winter fic, but my entry for the Castle Ficathon Winter 2021.

"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.

"She might have swore then...but she doesn't really recall. All she remembered was crowding over him, trying to draw his dwindling attention to hers, calling his name and stroking the side of his face. She heard the maelstrom of panic swell behind her, but it died out as she sharpened her focus to the man beneath her." Castle had faster reflexes this time. AU for "Knockout". ANGST.

McGee learns a bit about Tony and Ziva's history together.