Sophia Turner attempts to bring the ultimate chaos, but Rick and Kate find their way through—and, at last, their way to each other. An AU tale set in the time of "Linchpin".

A Caskett first-meet story/A Castle Ficathon Winter 2021 entry: It's Kate Beckett's job to recognize connections and to bring people together because of them. It's a job she's successful at, one she loves. When it comes to connections in her own life, however, like the one she recognizes she has with stranger Rick Castle, things are a bit more complicated.

Castle Ficathon 2021: Rather than occurring further along in their relationship course, the D.C. job offer (with a twist) comes Kate's way during the difficult period between her and Rick following his overhearing her admit that she does, in fact, remember the events of the day she was shot.

It's the day of Cal's departure. What comes next?

A Castle Winter Ficathon 2020 entry. A pair of strangers comes to find that nothing is, in fact, very much something. A Caskett first-meeting story.

I picked up a thing from s2 and dropped it into late s3. Caskett does the rest.

The morning after. A post 3x10 one-shot.

Sometimes a person isolates because it's a necessity. Sometimes a person isolates because they've convinced themselves it's a necessity. Sometimes it takes another person to show them it isn't. In other words, yes, this is yet another story about the aftermath of Kate's shooting, and about how she and Rick find a way to bring their new worlds together. (Rating may fluctuate)

Picking up with our attorneys and love duo, Rick and Kate, following previous installments: "Objections Overruled" and "A Brief Recess." Here, we find the two moving forward in their relationship, taking on a challenging new project.. and also, once again, each other.

An entry for the Castle Ficathon Winter 2019, because S4 told me to: This is a story about love, pure and in no way simple.

'Castle Halloween Bash 2019 Entry' : (2-shot, AU, S4) Rick approaches Kate with a last-minute costume idea for his annual Halloween party and, fortunately for him, unfortunately for others, she agrees to it. Cue the party, cue the costumes, cue the treats.

A follow-up piece to Objections Overruled: When an overworked Kate suggests to Rick they spend a weekend away for some quality time alone, little does she know what her suggested destination has in store for them, and in more ways than one.

A first-meeting AU story: Attorneys, Katherine Beckett and Richard Castle, who seemingly have little in common, find themselves on opposite sides of a divorce case and, to their surprise, with a very similar interest-namely each other. (Rating is precautionary, but likely applicable)

A wee follow-up to a previous story, "Behind the Scenes," that finds Rick and Kate finally reuniting after a lengthy period apart. Fluff ensues.

An AU entry for Castle Ficathon 2019: Because there was Season 3. Because there was Royce. And a letter. And a motorcycle. And there isn't always more time. Because there was love.

An AU meet - Kate Beckett's sailboat and Rick Castle's vacation fortuitously cross paths, and what comes of that convergence is neither expected nor uncomplicated.

An entry for the Castle Ficathon Winter 2018: Kate accepted the task force job in D.C. and she and Rick haven't spoken since, but when he becomes the victim of a violent attack and she rushes to the city in its aftermath, will it pave the road back to one another? (Hint: Yes)

Because I read a prompt about Kate Beckett being an actress, cast in a new role as a detective, who, for character research, is paired up w/ NYPD partners Rick Castle & Jordan Shaw to observe and learn the ropes. And, of course, there's a spark between Kate & Rick, but he's currently seeing his on-again, off-again Kyra Blaine, which makes things a bit more complicated.

A one-shot set loosely around events of ep. 1x07: Kate has managed, though not with ease, to resist acting upon her attraction to Rick up until now, but will this be her breaking point? (Spoiler alert: Yes)

Because I read a prompt about Rick and Kate deciding to wait until their wedding to "font" again and trying to seduce each other along the way...

A one-shot: Because I read a prompt about Kate kissing Rick after he stopped the bomb from going off in ep. 3x17, because Josh served a definitive purpose, because season 3.

An entry for Castle Ficathon 2018: In this AU, you will meet Kate Beckett, a woman who long ago moved back to her small hometown to help care for her father, and you will meet Rick Castle, a famed mystery author at the lowest point in his career, and thanks to one arbitrary decision, they meet one another. Love ensues.

A Castle Ficathon Winter 2017 entry. I borrowed most of the bones of this piece from a prompt (too lengthy to include here), with thanks: Set following events of late season 4, Kate and Rick are no longer partners. In fact, Kate hasn't heard from him in months, but that doesn't mean she's ready to let go…if his heart is still open to her, that is.

A one-shot set during ep 4x16: "Linchpin" - Rick unexpectedly knocks on Kate's door and he claims it's for a very simple reason, but what comes of it is anything but.

A story in response to the following prompt: S1 - Beckett has to attend a family gathering (wedding, reunion, etc.), something that takes place over a few days. Her distant family's always been bugging her about finding "Mr. Right" so she ends up taking Castle as her boyfriend - cute awkwardness, closeness, feelings ensue.

A two-chapter story inspired by the following prompt: "I can't stop thinking about you." It's the morning after their first night together and Kate wakes up alone. When Rick isn't around for their first day as a "them," can he make it up to her?

A post ep. 2x24 story, based upon a prompt I happened upon which had its author hoping to read about Rick and Kate's weekend in the Hamptons that never was, one that began as platonic but became a bit more.

Here comes summer, and with it a piece in response to the following prompt: "Season 5/6. Caskett go camping with Ryan, Espo, Jenny, & Lanie. They play in the river/swim, roast marshmallows, etc. Just all sorts of camp-y stuff."

A s7 one-shot for the following prompt: "Castle finds the letter that Royce sent now that they're married. They talk about their feelings etc and adorableness happens."

A for-no-other-reason-than-it's-Monday one-shot: A Caskett "first morning after" story.

A follow-up piece to 'Between Here and There,' catching up with Rick and Kate several months after their time in Chicago. They find themselves heading out on a vacation together and what one of them hopes to be much more.

AU: A Kate and Rick "first meeting" story - What comes of two strangers sharing a train ride between here and there? *please be aware there may be a rating change in the future*

A fortuitous bit of timing on the anniversary of ep. 2x18 ("Boom!"). A follow-up piece to 'In the Light of Day' in which we find Kate struggling to move on from that morning at her apartment, and faced with staying at Rick's loft in the aftermath of the loss of her case and her home.

Because I'm so enamored of their moment at the end of ep. 3x17 ("Countdown"): For Rick, there are things unsaid after their experiences during the case, and faced with those things, Kate makes a decision for her and for them.

Found in the files. Early season 5: Rick's been waiting and hoping for a very specific gift from Kate, and she surprises him with it on a quiet night alone at her place.

A ficlet inspired by SK's Instagram photo published this morning: Rick wants to keep a moment from their first morning after.

An entry for the #Castle28 writing event (please note that some circumstances and characters have been altered or eliminated): A variation on a moment after Kate's shooting and its resulting effect on Rick and Kate's relationship.

For love month, I offer you a Valentine's Day story: It's Rick and Kate's first Valentine's Day together, and Rick knows well what he wants - what he's wanted for a long time. Will his wish come true?

A post-holidays Christmas story: Secret Santa has come to the Twelfth and Kate isn't thrilled about it, until she finds a way to make it special.

An insert for ep 2x17 (Tick, Tick, Tick...), building from the scene where Rick comes to Kate's apartment to stand guard as her protector.

A post-Ep 6x17 piece: There are things Kate wanted Rick to know, and she thought she might never have the opportunity.

Mini-Fic #10: For Rick, any day is a good day to celebrate Kate.

Mini-Fic # 9: What comes of it when Kate spies Rick playing with another one of his toys?

Mini-fic #8: An encounter in the park and a few words of advice leave Rick thinking about his future with Kate.

Mini-fic #7: Rick, while out of town, realizes he has to get back to New York, to Kate, and it has to be now for a most important reason.

Mini-fic #6: It's been a long day for Kate, and the weekend begins with a bit of help from Rick and a remedy that he finds always does the trick - as does she.

Mini-fic #5: With so many to choose from, what will Rick select as his favorite? Kate wants to know.

Mini-fic #4: Rick tries to help Kate with a problem at her apartment, insisting (characteristically) he's a pro. As it turns out, he isn't, but she doesn't mind.

Mini-fic #3: A new experience proves rewarding for both Rick and Kate.

Mini-fic #2: A chance meeting for Rick and Kate one evening at a bar...or is it?

Mini-Fic #1: Rick is caught with something of Kate's, but he finds a way to use discovery to his advantage.

Kate has to leave town for a few days to help her father, and she leaves Rick with a little something to ease the disappointment of not being able to join her.

Paula's throwing a party for New Year's Eve and Castle and Beckett, still a secret couple, are invited. Will Castle be able to behave himself until midnight?

Rick has a visitor who encourages him to visit Kate post-shooting (3x24), and while he isn't certain it's the wisest idea at first, the rewards prove him wrong in the end.

A tiny glimpse into Caskett's missed movie night (4x23).

A post-season one finale piece: Kate and Rick deal with the fallout of his actions after he comes to her with information about her mother's murder case - the one she told him to stay out of. Complicating things is a recovering Will who offers Kate a distraction, but is a distraction what she truly wants?

Based upon a found Tumblr prompt: "AU – Castle and Beckett are both set up on blind dates at the same restaurant, but their dates don't show and they start talking and hitting it off."

A morning-after (4x23) one shot, minus the nosy mother and the hungover daughter.

One shot based upon a found Tumblr prompt - Set during episode 3x09: "Once they wake back up in the car, none of their devices work nor will the car start so they have to walk to a nearby farm to use the phone. The farmer's wife offers to let them stay, and since she thinks they're a couple anyway, they get to share the guest room."

One shot loosely based on a found Tumblr prompt involving Castle being so frustrated during his separation from Beckett that he takes up sparring with Espo and Ryan as a tool to try and help calm him. Beckett accidentally walks in on them working out one night and finds it so hot that she decides she wants some sparring with Castle of her own. This version is set pre-8x07.

I set this one shot during what would've been Christmastime in season 4, based upon a found Tumblr prompt: "Pre: Castle asks Beckett to help him look for a Christmas tree and has her help decorate."

A one shot based upon a found Tumblr prompt/Takes place during the winter following the events of "Always": The first snow of the season arrives on very special night for Rick and Kate and he wants very much to share it with her.

A quick one-shot: the result of me stumbling upon the following prompt: "Castle can't help but snoop" and finding it amusing to think about. Set during ep 5x01.

Just having a bit of fun with an alternate Rick Castle/Kate Beckett first meeting. *now complete*

A quick one-shot set early in season 5. For Castle, there's nothing quite like a Sunday morning.

A resurrected season 3 one-shot: A post 3x04 (Punked) piece - Kate finds an unexpected visitor at her door at the wrong time. Or, perhaps at the very right time.