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tis the damn season by
bravevulnerability reviews
"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.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 10 - Words: 26,132 - Reviews: 261 - Favs: 110 - Follows: 102 - Updated: 12/29/2023 - Published: 12/18/2023 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Treading Water by
chezchuckles reviews
rework of Season 4? 'That wall inside.'
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 34 - Words: 58,013 - Reviews: 675 - Favs: 138 - Follows: 171 - Updated: 12/14/2022 - Published: 8/5/2022 - Rick C., Kate B. - 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: 134 - Favs: 41 - Follows: 46 - Updated: 10/17/2022 - Published: 8/8/2022 - [Rick C., Kate B.] - Complete
The Fugitive by
Cora Clavia reviews
AU. "Your fugitive's name is Mr. Richard Castle."
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 13 - Words: 18,387 - Reviews: 501 - Favs: 235 - Follows: 270 - Updated: 4/2/2022 - Published: 1/7/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
What Your Love Is Worth by
ShutUpAndPull reviews
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.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 12 - Words: 34,140 - Reviews: 214 - Favs: 114 - Follows: 159 - Updated: 7/16/2021 - Published: 5/3/2021 - Rick C., Kate B., Martha R., J. Shaw - Complete
Montana Blues by
Swordwriter reviews
Castle has been hurt and rejected one time too many. He decides that a total change in lifestyle and locale is needed. Alexis is at Stanford. New York no longer feels like home. He severs ties with Black Pawn and heads west
Castle - Rated: M - English - Drama/Adventure - Chapters: 14 - Words: 57,188 - Reviews: 255 - Favs: 83 - Follows: 101 - Updated: 8/4/2020 - Published: 5/14/2020 - Kate B., Alexis C., Josh D.
Hardest Battles We Fight by
PossumSoul reviews
She gave up everything for something that she just lost. It was her all or nothing. Now that it's gone, she realizes just how much she gave up, and how much of it wouldn't just sit around and wait for her to come back. Especially not him. (Post Watershed[5x24]) *COMPLETE W/ 2 PART EPILOGUE*
Castle - Rated: M - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 48 - Words: 183,120 - Reviews: 1691 - Favs: 228 - Follows: 266 - Updated: 7/23/2020 - Published: 11/8/2019 - [Kate B., Rick C.] Alexis C. - Complete
Tempest by
chezchuckles reviews
After the events of Always, 4x23, Castle and Beckett in his bed, both trying to work through the storm. "What's past is prologue." -The Tempest, William Shakespeare. Rated Mature. Multiple chapters.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 6 - Words: 7,797 - Reviews: 223 - Favs: 124 - Follows: 113 - Updated: 6/24/2020 - Published: 6/19/2020 - 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: 459 - Favs: 69 - Follows: 72 - Updated: 11/13/2019 - Published: 8/8/2019 - [Rick C., Kate B.] C. Maddox - 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: 924 - Favs: 446 - Follows: 355 - Updated: 9/27/2019 - Published: 8/19/2019 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Tracks in the Sand by
Swordwriter reviews
An AU retelling of Deadly Game. Beckett's treatment of Castle goes too far. He leaves the precinct for good. No pathetic need of Gina or tail between his legs return in the fall. It will be a major shock to Beckett and her crew when she finds out who Richard Rodgers really is. Caskett is not a foregone conclusion in this one.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Drama - Chapters: 16 - Words: 56,963 - Reviews: 473 - Favs: 140 - Follows: 171 - Updated: 6/30/2019 - Published: 10/12/2016
Can't Go Home Again by
PossumSoul reviews
(4x01 AU) "You don't remember... the gunshot?" Rick says, letting cowardice guide him as it always does with her. "No, I remember I was giving the speech and everything just went black." What if she was being honest and really didn't remember her shooting? [COMPLETE W/ EPILOGUE]
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 24 - Words: 88,670 - Reviews: 745 - Favs: 205 - Follows: 261 - Updated: 5/15/2019 - Published: 3/27/2019 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
Reach Behind by
PossumSoul reviews
(Post 47 Seconds) She knows she made a mistake, one that she was hoping would fix itself over time. But her first case comes back to haunt her and she's up against too much to go it alone. She needs him back. {COMPLETE W/ EPILOGUE}
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 25 - Words: 81,242 - Reviews: 684 - Favs: 208 - Follows: 280 - Updated: 3/25/2019 - Published: 7/5/2018 - [Rick C., Kate B.] - 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: 678 - Favs: 319 - Follows: 291 - Updated: 12/24/2018 - Published: 12/14/2018 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Surprised by
RedGrayBall reviews
Castle is puzzled when Beckett turns up unannounced one evening to spend time with his family, not knowing that she's ready for a change in their relationship.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,919 - Reviews: 45 - Favs: 74 - Follows: 48 - Published: 12/12/2018 - Rick C., Kate B.
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: 87 - Favs: 185 - Follows: 69 - Published: 8/28/2018 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Falling Down by
WRTRD reviews
AU set in the summer after S4. Castle and Beckett have left the precinct, but not together. Complete.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 29 - Words: 83,893 - Reviews: 1747 - Favs: 238 - Follows: 334 - Updated: 7/2/2018 - Published: 1/14/2018 - Rick C., Kate B. - 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: 84 - Favs: 140 - Follows: 173 - Updated: 7/2/2018 - Published: 6/3/2018 - Rick C., Kate B. - 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: 892 - Favs: 390 - Follows: 352 - Updated: 6/13/2018 - Published: 4/30/2018 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
I Found by
bravevulnerability reviews
Inspired by the prompt: "Beckett gets to know Castle while he's married to Gina." Pre series AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 4 - Words: 6,805 - Reviews: 188 - Favs: 179 - Follows: 216 - Updated: 4/9/2018 - Published: 4/3/2018 - 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: 97 - Favs: 233 - Follows: 70 - Published: 4/1/2018 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
All Too Well by
bravevulnerability reviews
'She's just missed him, Paula tells her when she shows up at the site of his book signing, Heat Rises clutched to her chest and sealed against her bullet wound. "You've got the guy twisted up enough over you, either get him out of your system or move on already."' An alternative take on 4x01, 'Rise'. Four shot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 4 - Words: 8,875 - Reviews: 209 - Favs: 202 - Follows: 234 - Updated: 3/4/2018 - Published: 2/26/2018 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Not All Who Wander by
PossumSoul reviews
When Castle finally loses hope and starts pulling away, he decides to go on one last case with Beckett that takes them to upstate New York. Tensions quickly begin to rise as she fights to tell him how she really feels. (Mid S4, COMPLETE W/ EPILOGUE)
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 18 - Words: 51,473 - Reviews: 464 - Favs: 223 - Follows: 257 - Updated: 10/12/2017 - Published: 9/16/2017 - [Rick C., Kate B.] - Complete
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: 816 - Favs: 457 - Follows: 371 - Updated: 9/17/2017 - Published: 8/15/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Leave The Light On by
PossumSoul reviews
Post Knockout (3x24) AU- If his feet were faster, if his reaction was quicker that day... much would have been different. An emotional take on if Castle had been just one second faster that day in the cemetery, and had taken that bullet. (COMPLETE W/ EPILOGUE)
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 25 - Words: 77,891 - Reviews: 498 - Favs: 230 - Follows: 253 - Updated: 9/1/2017 - Published: 7/29/2017 - [Rick C., Kate B.] - Complete
Close Encounters 31 by
chezchuckles reviews
Brokenclaw. For the Castle Ficathon 2017. After Spy Castle and Beckett return from Colombia, they must right a few wrongs at home.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 11 - Words: 29,097 - Reviews: 246 - Favs: 51 - Follows: 65 - Updated: 8/30/2017 - Published: 6/12/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Only 'Cause You're Lonely by
PossumSoul reviews
Post '47 Seconds' AU. *COMPLETE* "If this is how she's going to treat someone she considered to be her partner..." He feels something inside of himself harden at the words that form in his mind, "then that's not the kind of person I want to spend the rest of my life with."
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 13 - Words: 36,416 - Reviews: 230 - Favs: 162 - Follows: 182 - Updated: 7/7/2017 - Published: 6/20/2017 - [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: 95 - Favs: 229 - Follows: 63 - Published: 6/1/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
holes in my soul by
bravevulnerability reviews
"You're right. It's probably lucky you don't remember. I just didn't think you'd choose to forget me." Insert for 4x01, 'Rise'. Inspired by the recently released episode script.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,640 - Reviews: 56 - Favs: 110 - Follows: 50 - Published: 1/19/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Dancing by
RedGrayBall reviews
The precinct's annual Christmas Ball is approaching, and not everyone is looking forward to it.
Castle - Rated: K - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 10 - Words: 15,026 - Reviews: 322 - Favs: 113 - Follows: 283 - Updated: 12/23/2016 - Published: 11/29/2016 - [Kate B., Rick C.]
No Such Thing As Coincidence by
Liv Wilder reviews
"She can't get the image out of her head: the way Castle had looked at her when she walked across the bullpen earlier tonight wearing that strapless black gown." Set during "The Limey."
Castle - Rated: K - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 2 - Words: 7,885 - Reviews: 137 - Favs: 163 - Follows: 153 - Updated: 12/7/2016 - Published: 12/1/2016 - 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: 1300 - Favs: 409 - Follows: 482 - Updated: 11/25/2016 - Published: 10/3/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
A Message For My Lover by
Liv Wilder reviews
Set during 4x19: "47 Seconds." Goes AU after Castle overhears Beckett tell Bobby Lopez, "I was shot in the chest and I remember every second of it."
Castle - Rated: K - English - Romance - Chapters: 4 - Words: 12,191 - Reviews: 211 - Favs: 186 - Follows: 231 - Updated: 11/22/2016 - Published: 10/29/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
A Labor of Love by
Liv Wilder reviews
4x01 AU. "Don't look!" Just to hiss out these words, the effort left her breathless and rigid with pain. Castle eased the door shut behind him as quietly as he could. The soles of his shoes squeaked on the shiny floor and he cringed at the screech of sound. COMPLETE
Castle - Rated: K - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,117 - Reviews: 94 - Favs: 138 - Follows: 51 - Published: 9/28/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
All kinds of rabbit holes by
honeyandvodka reviews
Her favourite author just bought her a drink? Shut. The. Front. Door. What if Castle and Beckett met five years earlier?
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 36 - Words: 73,959 - Reviews: 860 - Favs: 733 - Follows: 663 - Updated: 9/24/2016 - Published: 12/29/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
It's Late by
RedGrayBall reviews
Castle and Beckett have been working late on a case at her apartment, and she finds he's fallen asleep on the couch. She also realises she doesn't know why they're still waiting.
Castle - Rated: K - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,237 - Reviews: 61 - Favs: 75 - Follows: 54 - Published: 9/2/2016 - [Rick C., Kate B.] - Complete
A Father's Love by
Liv Wilder reviews
Set during 4x01: Rise. Castle strode past the diner's long bank of windows as quickly as his legs would take him. A bead of sweat trickled down the middle of his back despite the cool of the evening. He was desperate to get inside. Kate's father had called him not a half hour ago and he couldn't get there fast enough.
Castle - Rated: K - English - Romance - Chapters: 5 - Words: 10,643 - Reviews: 234 - Favs: 210 - Follows: 227 - Updated: 7/3/2016 - Published: 6/29/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Unwritten by
caffinate-me reviews
One of the last things true crime writer Richard Castle expected when he took a meeting with convicted murderer Kate Beckett was to be sent on a quest for proof of her innocence, the other was to fall in love with her. A Castle AU. Written 2012. Revised 2016.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 30 - Words: 72,822 - Reviews: 1760 - Favs: 933 - Follows: 711 - Updated: 6/18/2016 - Published: 7/10/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Fear of Rejection by
Liv Wilder reviews
Post-ep for 3x13 "Knockdown."
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 16 - Words: 40,322 - Reviews: 1343 - Favs: 368 - Follows: 493 - Updated: 5/14/2016 - Published: 4/14/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Bated Breath by
Lydian Stone reviews
Kate's rescue becomes the linchpin of change in her relationship with Castle, and events from that night lead to resolution for them both. **Voted Best Crime Fic on The 12th Precinct Castle Fanfiction Awards.**
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 64 - Words: 156,368 - Reviews: 1411 - Favs: 809 - Follows: 532 - Updated: 5/1/2016 - Published: 3/24/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Flowers For Her Grave by
Shutterbug5269 reviews
Based very loosely on the prompt: "Rick was badly scarred while on a mission with his CIA muse Sophie. He dropped his playboy cover, quit writing and became a recluse. So when the Tisdale murders happen instead of him pulling strings to follow her Kate has to basically drag Castle out of his loft kicking and screaming."
Castle - Rated: K - English - Tragedy/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 3 - Words: 13,435 - Reviews: 79 - Favs: 111 - Follows: 168 - Updated: 4/26/2016 - Published: 4/6/2016 - Rick C., Kate B., Alexis C. - Complete
Somewhere No One Knows My Name by
Liv Wilder reviews
Set around "Headhunters". -The hammer blow comes when she least expects it, and it's devastating. He wants to follow another cop, and not just any other cop. He wants to follow Ethan Slaughter, this uncouth meathead from Gangs whose last three partners all died on the job under questionable circumstances, earning Slaughter the unfortunate nickname: "The Widowmaker."
Castle - Rated: K - English - Romance - Chapters: 19 - Words: 51,528 - Reviews: 1231 - Favs: 286 - Follows: 446 - Updated: 4/12/2016 - Published: 11/14/2015 - 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: 126 - Favs: 241 - Follows: 182 - Updated: 4/3/2016 - Published: 3/28/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Who The Hell Are You? by
WRTRD reviews
Kate Beckett spent the summer recovering from having been shot, and hasn't spoken to Rick Castle in months. When she comes back to work, she finds that she has an unexpected rival. And she's going to fight. Complete.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 9 - Words: 22,268 - Reviews: 421 - Favs: 158 - Follows: 260 - Updated: 4/3/2016 - Published: 3/13/2016 - 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: 147 - Follows: 203 - Updated: 3/25/2016 - Published: 5/15/2015 - [Rick C., Kate B.] C. Maddox - Complete
Caught Cold by
swallowedminds reviews
Knockout AU where no one is shot. "And that is the biggest piece of crap you've said so far," shouts Kate, pointing her finger directly at his chest. "Why don't you just say it?" Taking a step closer, she says it again, adding more taunt to her voice while their eyes connect. "Why don't you say it, say it while I'm on two feet and not being shot at!"
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 2 - Words: 5,840 - Reviews: 57 - Favs: 139 - Follows: 227 - Updated: 3/3/2016 - Published: 8/17/2015 - 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: 613 - Favs: 416 - Follows: 477 - Updated: 3/2/2016 - Published: 2/1/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Turning Tables by
Jules Beckett reviews
He got shot for her. He almost died for her. Almost. Set post-knockout. After taking the sniper's bullet for Kate, Rick is in the hospital in a coma, leaving Kate in the real world, forced to deal with the repercussions. Then, when he wakes up with amnesia, believing he's still married to Gina and with no recollection of Kate...well you have to read to find out. (AU)
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 26 - Words: 42,975 - Reviews: 259 - Favs: 211 - Follows: 458 - Updated: 2/21/2016 - Published: 9/15/2013 - Rick C., Kate B., Alexis C. - Complete
Rebirth by
whatifellinlovewith reviews
She broke something wonderful, tore it to shreds. She left him, and now she needs to come home. She needs to fix this, for him, for them. All of them. A post 8x02 story.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 17 - Words: 29,789 - Reviews: 700 - Favs: 295 - Follows: 500 - Updated: 1/21/2016 - Published: 10/20/2015 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
Room 48 by
InkyCoffee reviews
"She glanced down at the slip of paper on the passenger seat, crossed with the hasty scrawl of the address. Yup. This was the place, all right." What if, in Headhunters, Castle found himself dumped out in the sticks mid-investigation by Slaughter? Belated birthday present for the lovely Nic/ColieMacKenzie. Twoshot. Rating will go up in the second chapter.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 9,780 - Reviews: 94 - Favs: 167 - Follows: 178 - Updated: 1/20/2016 - Published: 3/20/2015 - Complete
Weightless by
bravevulnerability reviews
'"She's nearly dead, Castle. Maddox beat her to a pulp and I know you're off the team, but she needs you." He may be angry with her, brokenhearted and wounded over her, but like hell is he going to stay away from the woman he loves when she's on the brink of death. Again.' AU to 4x23, Always.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,649 - Reviews: 85 - Favs: 173 - Follows: 83 - Published: 1/18/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Close Encounters 30 by
chezchuckles reviews
Never Send Flowers. Spy Castle and Beckett attempt to exfiltrate a former CIA asset.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 16 - Words: 48,417 - Reviews: 317 - Favs: 53 - Follows: 59 - Updated: 12/16/2015 - Published: 11/11/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Close Encounters 29 by
chezchuckles reviews
Octopussy: Agents Beckett and Castle are recalled to active duty at the CIA. Their first mission: rescue one of Castle's former assets.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 13 - Words: 48,913 - Reviews: 250 - Favs: 55 - Follows: 74 - Updated: 11/2/2015 - Published: 9/21/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Working it Out by
WRTRD reviews
Just as Katherine Beckett was finally ready to make a move on Richard Castle, he pulled away. What the hell happened? Why is he with that flight attendant? Not for nothing was Beckett the youngest woman in the history of the NYPD to make detective. She's going to figure this out if it kills her. Unless she kills him first. Set during 4x20, "The Limey." Complete.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 7 - Words: 12,991 - Reviews: 274 - Favs: 171 - Follows: 234 - Updated: 10/2/2015 - Published: 9/13/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Path to Paradise by
chezchuckles reviews
A sequel to A Season in Hell. Castle is recovering from a gunshot wound intended for Beckett during Montgomery's funeral.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 10 - Words: 15,866 - Reviews: 381 - Favs: 184 - Follows: 271 - Updated: 9/9/2015 - Published: 8/8/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - 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: 76 - Favs: 211 - Follows: 71 - Published: 8/17/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Unhinged by
WRTRD reviews
In the middle of 4x21, "Headhunters," an angry Beckett confronts Castle at home. First two chapters are rated Rated T, but the final one is M. Three-shot. Complete.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 5,015 - Reviews: 131 - Favs: 155 - Follows: 205 - Updated: 8/12/2015 - Published: 8/10/2015 - 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: 916 - Favs: 561 - Follows: 455 - Updated: 8/5/2015 - Published: 6/8/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Wings of Fury by
Swordwriter reviews
Au after season 4. Kate didn't come to Rick's loft. Will she get him back, or will he be lost to her forever?
Castle - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 29 - Words: 83,149 - Reviews: 415 - Favs: 210 - Follows: 273 - Updated: 8/3/2015 - Published: 5/31/2014 - 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: 403 - Favs: 380 - Follows: 454 - Updated: 8/3/2015 - Published: 7/13/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Fractus by
drdit92 reviews
Post 47 Seconds. What happens when their inability to communicate pushes Kate past the limits of endurance? *My entry for 2015 Summer Hiatus Ficathon and #CastleFanFicMonday NO major character death and there will be a Caskett happily ever after. Promise. Trigger warnings for severe angst and suicidal thoughts. Rated M for sexual content and mature themes.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 12 - Words: 41,884 - Reviews: 608 - Favs: 228 - Follows: 324 - Updated: 7/25/2015 - Published: 6/29/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Over by
RedGrayBall reviews
Beckett appears unexpectedly at the loft one evening, after spending the day with Josh. She has some news.
Castle - Rated: K - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,634 - Reviews: 59 - Favs: 126 - Follows: 46 - Published: 7/23/2015 - [Rick C., Kate B.] - Complete
Suspension of Disbelief by
Trinity Everett reviews
"I was shot," she murmurs, her hand moving to her chest almost reflexively. "I was shot and you made me hold on. And then a month ago, you pulled away." "A month ago I found out you'd lied this entire time," he hisses, watching her eyes widen. "You remember everything, and I felt – still feel – like a fool because you won't just tell me the truth." -Written for CastleFanficMonday.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,193 - Reviews: 47 - Favs: 110 - Follows: 30 - Published: 7/13/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Atlantic by
honeyandvodka reviews
A new series about a certain British secret agent? Even if it meant no more Nikki Heat, the offer was a dream come true. A change of scenery and a fresh challenge were exactly what he needed. So why did Castle feel like instead of starting a new story, he was closing a book mid-chapter? AU from 'When the Bough Breaks'.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 15 - Words: 33,726 - Reviews: 772 - Favs: 346 - Follows: 349 - Updated: 6/28/2015 - Published: 5/10/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
A Season in Hell by
chezchuckles reviews
"My heart has known the coup de grace. Ah! I did not foresee it." -'A Season in Hell,' Arthur Rimbaud. Prompt from Panda09: where Castle takes the bullet for Kate at the end of season three
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 15 - Words: 23,659 - Reviews: 717 - Favs: 307 - Follows: 444 - Updated: 6/23/2015 - Published: 5/7/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Close Encounters 28 by
chezchuckles reviews
GoldenEye. Spy Castle and Beckett hide out on their private island, hoping to turn Hunt to their side.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 11 - Words: 43,566 - Reviews: 222 - Favs: 52 - Follows: 55 - Updated: 6/3/2015 - Published: 5/8/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Down by
RedGrayBall reviews
When he found out, he didn't seek solace in his old ways. Instead, as his dream of their future crumbled, he began his withdrawal into himself.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 15 - Words: 22,408 - Reviews: 564 - Favs: 185 - Follows: 346 - Updated: 6/3/2015 - Published: 4/21/2015 - [Rick C., Kate 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: 954 - Favs: 472 - Follows: 533 - Updated: 5/27/2015 - Published: 3/18/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Close Encounters 27 by
chezchuckles reviews
SeaFire. "When Kate spoke, her voice was ragged. 'Diane Jolin is exhuming Dick Coonan's body.'" The spies try to get ahead of Diane Jolin's investigation into the program.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 12 - Words: 59,083 - Reviews: 258 - Favs: 51 - Follows: 54 - Updated: 4/29/2015 - Published: 4/6/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Paved With Good Intentions by
greenk reviews
There are two kinds of folks who sit around thinking about how to kill people: psychopaths and mystery writers. He threw away his chance to be the kind that pays better. Very AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Suspense - Chapters: 17 - Words: 32,833 - Reviews: 280 - Favs: 123 - Follows: 288 - Updated: 4/25/2015 - Published: 9/12/2013 - Rick C., Kate B.
Misconception by
chezchuckles reviews
tumblr prompt: They slept together after Ryan's wedding but never talked about it. Kate finds out she is pregnant but doesn't know how to tell him, especially after the events of 47 seconds (and Limey).
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 34 - Words: 44,241 - Reviews: 1540 - Favs: 580 - Follows: 697 - Updated: 4/25/2015 - Published: 4/4/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Today by
RedGrayBall reviews
Castle decides to tell Beckett he's been pursuing her mother's case, knowing it will be the end of his hopes for a relationship with her. In the brief time before she arrives, he commits his thoughts to paper.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 5,472 - Reviews: 92 - Favs: 111 - Follows: 102 - Updated: 4/20/2015 - Published: 4/16/2015 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
And at the Very Least by
theilluminantcastle reviews
"Maybe this is what he deserves. To find someone that can actually give him everything I thought I could give him, and everything I can't." - A little bit of an AU, set sometime between The Limey & Headhunters.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 5 - Words: 11,470 - Reviews: 81 - Favs: 122 - Follows: 204 - Updated: 4/19/2015 - Published: 3/26/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - 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: 157 - Favs: 255 - Follows: 250 - Updated: 4/12/2015 - Published: 4/6/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Close Encounters 26 by
chezchuckles reviews
Licence Renewed. Beckett is healthy enough to want to get back to work, but the spies are about to hit a bump in their road to recovery.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 11 - Words: 53,505 - Reviews: 225 - Favs: 45 - Follows: 51 - Updated: 3/25/2015 - Published: 3/2/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Forward by
RedGrayBall reviews
What if it didn't take a brush with death, or an ultimatum, or a confrontation? What if, one ordinary evening, she just realised she was finally ready to let him into her life?
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 4 - Words: 8,399 - Reviews: 171 - Favs: 186 - Follows: 259 - Updated: 3/16/2015 - Published: 3/5/2015 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
The Wonder by
Aalon reviews
Set in Season 5, this is an AU take on the Watershed episode, where a different decision by Castle can yield different stories, and different outcomes. Multi-Chapter.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Family - Chapters: 21 - Words: 84,505 - Reviews: 479 - Favs: 129 - Follows: 244 - Updated: 3/16/2015 - Published: 1/17/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Mammoth by
chezchuckles reviews
A co-authored story by seilleanmor and chezchuckles. Takes place after 3x14 'Lucky Stiff' (with 3x13 'Knockdown's relationship-shifting). No Josh. "Richard Castle has quite possibly never been so grateful to have a ball thrown at his face. Because this - this changes everything."
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,366 - Reviews: 72 - Favs: 143 - Follows: 80 - Published: 3/14/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Done Waiting by
The Muse of Apollo reviews
Set after 47 Seconds (4x19). Castle is done waiting for Beckett, and wants more from her. But is she ready? What happens if she's not? Angst warning. Rated T for language and eventual violence. Now Complete!
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 11 - Words: 17,453 - Reviews: 173 - Favs: 121 - Follows: 218 - Updated: 3/12/2015 - Published: 1/28/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
The Closing of the Year by
RedGrayBall reviews
As Christmas approaches, Beckett gets a little help in realising that by keeping Castle waiting for her, she's also been putting off her own life. A tribute to Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol".
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Supernatural - Chapters: 34 - Words: 68,334 - Reviews: 908 - Favs: 297 - Follows: 344 - Updated: 2/28/2015 - Published: 12/21/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Close Encounters 25 by
chezchuckles reviews
Role of Honor. Now that Spy Castle and Beckett are back home after Paris, the process of healing their family's separation anxiety can begin.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 12 - Words: 64,283 - Reviews: 251 - Favs: 56 - Follows: 60 - Updated: 2/26/2015 - Published: 1/31/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - 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: 32 - Favs: 125 - Follows: 32 - Published: 2/16/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Rewound by
Kate Christie reviews
"What's past is prologue." -William Shakespeare, The Tempest, Act II Scene I. An AU season six Castle story.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 22 - Words: 89,946 - Reviews: 1889 - Favs: 934 - Follows: 1,425 - Updated: 2/1/2015 - Published: 1/23/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Not Ready To Make Nice by
Liv Wilder reviews
Post-Ep for '47 Seconds'. "I need a word with you." Castle's voice cuts through the hubbub of the bullpen even though he has it purposefully toned low. Low and rough, scraping at his vocal cords with a touch of something dark and smoky that tugs at Kate's gut, exciting and scaring her in equal measure.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 43 - Words: 138,131 - Reviews: 2608 - Favs: 716 - Follows: 889 - Updated: 1/28/2015 - Published: 4/20/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Close Encounters 24 by
chezchuckles reviews
CE 24: Moonraker. Spy Castle and Beckett recover after the life-threatening events of Nobody Lives For Ever, eager to finally get home.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 10 - Words: 46,122 - Reviews: 198 - Favs: 56 - Follows: 59 - Updated: 1/21/2015 - Published: 12/31/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Make It Out To Kate by
Liv Wilder reviews
Set during 4x01: "Rise", immediately after the swing scene. Kate is shocked by how much seeing Castle again affects her. She can't get him out of her head. "So…what? I just wait? Behave like old times? Let things crawl on like before, with neither of us admitting what we really want?"
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 13 - Words: 38,749 - Reviews: 769 - Favs: 398 - Follows: 504 - Updated: 1/16/2015 - Published: 11/30/2014 - 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: 662 - Favs: 576 - Follows: 415 - 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: 2132 - Favs: 1,116 - Follows: 1,197 - Updated: 12/22/2014 - Published: 11/3/2012 - Rick C., Kate B., Jim B., Johanna B. - Complete
Thaw by
RedGrayBall reviews
Beckett is distraught when Castle seems to have finally given up hope on them ever being more than just partners, and he begins to pull away from her, prompting her to face up to her own feelings.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 27 - Words: 51,258 - Reviews: 1070 - Favs: 439 - Follows: 839 - Updated: 12/21/2014 - Published: 10/23/2014 - 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: 190 - Favs: 290 - Follows: 272 - Updated: 12/13/2014 - Published: 12/7/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Finding North by
XX00Meg00XX reviews
"For years since her mother passed away she'd been trying to find her way, her north star. She needs to find her place, her home. She's had to let go of too many things in her life, and her heart can't take much more." An AU take on what could have happened after the fight scene in "Watershed". (5X24)
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 13 - Words: 31,723 - Reviews: 288 - Favs: 143 - Follows: 230 - Updated: 12/8/2014 - Published: 10/22/2014 - 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: 1365 - Favs: 867 - Follows: 881 - Updated: 12/6/2014 - Published: 8/27/2014 - 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: 475 - Favs: 309 - Follows: 381 - 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: 66 - Favs: 191 - Follows: 63 - Published: 11/25/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
all my broken heart beats by
BerkieLynn reviews
From a tumblr prompt "Castle never brought Jacinda to the crime scene in the Limey." Would lack of a blonde flight attendant give Beckett the courage to tell Castle how she feels?
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 3 - Words: 15,819 - Reviews: 125 - Favs: 181 - Follows: 202 - Updated: 11/22/2014 - Published: 7/15/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Close Encounters 23 by
chezchuckles reviews
Nobody Lives For Ever: Spy Castle works to get Beckett away from the ever-tightening net of the Collective - with the dubious help of his father.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 10 - Words: 44,898 - Reviews: 220 - Favs: 59 - Follows: 49 - Updated: 11/20/2014 - Published: 10/28/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
I choose you by
Ky03elk reviews
A chance encounter leaves Kate questioning the decisions of her past and the road that she's currently walking with Castle. Will making a different choice lead to a new them? Or will the ghosts that haunt them both prove too much to overcome? A rewrite of 47 seconds.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 9 - Words: 19,335 - Reviews: 455 - Favs: 147 - Follows: 284 - Updated: 10/31/2014 - Published: 9/24/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Correspondence by
RedGrayBall reviews
A thoughtless remark from Beckett makes Castle give up on them ever becoming more than partners, and he leaves. Without being able to talk to him, Beckett must convince him that he's wrong about her feelings.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 24 - Words: 33,246 - Reviews: 504 - Favs: 370 - Follows: 390 - Updated: 10/23/2014 - Published: 8/26/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Close Encounters 22 by
chezchuckles reviews
Win, Lose, or Die. Beckett goes down in the line of duty and Spy Castle must save her life, but he can't trust his father.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 10 - Words: 50,068 - Reviews: 223 - Favs: 59 - Follows: 51 - Updated: 10/20/2014 - Published: 9/27/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Fall From Grace by
Shutterbug5269 reviews
Kate had been only partially conscious and unprepared when the first thunderous boom sounded almost right over the cabin accompanied by a flash bright light. Her whole body went rigid as the flashes and booms began to repeat over and over again, as the panic attack fully claimed her. Fix it fic for 4x01 *Spoilers for Rise*
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 8 - Words: 15,386 - Reviews: 149 - Favs: 119 - Follows: 231 - Updated: 10/9/2014 - Published: 6/27/2014 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Castling by
muppet47 reviews
"She isn't here, Mr. Castle. Don't you want to protect her? Isn't that what all of this is about?" AU from "Always"
Castle - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 19 - Words: 53,560 - Reviews: 992 - Favs: 442 - Follows: 719 - Updated: 9/30/2014 - Published: 6/25/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Close Encounters 21 by
chezchuckles reviews
Casino Royale. An old threat rears its ugly head when John Black contacts Spy Beckett. To protect their family, the Spies must gamble for their lives, and hope that the house really does win.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 10 - Words: 49,043 - Reviews: 177 - Favs: 57 - Follows: 50 - Updated: 9/24/2014 - Published: 8/31/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Shelter Me by
XX00Meg00XX reviews
While giving the eulogy at Captain Roy Montgomery's funeral, Kate Beckett's world is turned upside down when Richard Castle takes the bullet meant for her. My entry for the Summer 2014 Castle Ficathon.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 30 - Words: 91,396 - Reviews: 617 - Favs: 296 - Follows: 500 - Updated: 9/16/2014 - Published: 5/29/2014 - Rick C., Kate B., Alexis C., Martha R. - Complete
Close Encounters 20 by
chezchuckles reviews
Happy and Glorious. Spy Castle and Beckett welcome their jungle parasite.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Family/Adventure - Chapters: 12 - Words: 60,386 - Reviews: 241 - Favs: 74 - Follows: 65 - Updated: 8/15/2014 - Published: 7/21/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Something keeps me holding onto nothing by
stanaxbanana reviews
2014 Ficathon Entry. AU from 4x01. Three months after her shooting, Beckett is back - but Castle isn't. He's had enough and isn't following her anymore - and if she wants the happy ending then she's going to need to do the chasing, even if Castle is adamant he doesn't want her to. Now complete.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 22 - Words: 51,083 - Reviews: 832 - Favs: 317 - Follows: 534 - Updated: 8/2/2014 - Published: 5/14/2014 - 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: 532 - Favs: 375 - Follows: 350 - Updated: 7/30/2014 - Published: 6/14/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Jane Doe by
seilleanmor reviews
When Kate gets into a car accident, the outcome of her injury is retrograde amnesia – she doesn't remember her life after 2008. Rick, as a result, is left to deal with the consequences of his wife's memory loss while she comes to terms with their life together. Based on a gifset by veraflynns on tumblr. 2014 Ficathon Entry.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 20 - Words: 81,039 - Reviews: 1434 - Favs: 712 - Follows: 809 - Updated: 7/23/2014 - Published: 5/13/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Close Encounters 19 by
chezchuckles reviews
Thunderball. Now that they have a name, Spy Castle and Beckett work to clean up their department while keeping certain secrets.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 12 - Words: 58,995 - Reviews: 224 - Favs: 55 - Follows: 49 - Updated: 7/18/2014 - Published: 6/16/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Out of the Silence by
SineTimore reviews
Castle and Beckett find themselves in a dark place, but they soon discover it's always darkest before the dawn. A 2014 Castle Ficathon entry based upon the following season 4 prompt (it's a small plot point that I'm running away with): "What if Castle didn't bring Jacinda to the crime scene in The Limey?"
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 13 - Words: 60,335 - Reviews: 390 - Favs: 254 - Follows: 460 - Updated: 7/14/2014 - Published: 5/19/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Close Encounters 18 by
chezchuckles reviews
License to Kill. After receiving immunity, Beckett and Spy Castle head overseas to Cyprus for a second honeymoon in the hopes of regaining their equilibrium. But of course, nothing is that easy.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 11 - Words: 47,198 - Reviews: 209 - Favs: 60 - Follows: 52 - Updated: 6/14/2014 - Published: 5/20/2014 - 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: 446 - Favs: 558 - Follows: 442 - Updated: 5/31/2014 - Published: 4/26/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Come Back To Me by
Shutterbug5269 reviews
What if Rick had had a different reaction to Kate's secret being revealed in the interrogation room? VERY AU after 47 Seconds. Based on a prompt from Louise McDoogle. Her words used with permission. Now with new Cover art by Detective Angie
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Tragedy - Chapters: 10 - Words: 21,644 - Reviews: 199 - Favs: 191 - Follows: 278 - Updated: 5/29/2014 - Published: 4/18/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Say Something by
ignitesyourbones reviews
AU 47 Seconds. He swallows down the thickness in his throat, turning to leave, only to find her standing in the doorway, her shoulders sagging, a hand covering her mouth.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 4 - Words: 4,034 - Reviews: 103 - Favs: 123 - Follows: 267 - Updated: 5/21/2014 - Published: 4/22/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Close Encounters 17 by
chezchuckles reviews
On the Secret Service. After Kate Beckett's encounter with Senator Bracken, she and Castle must face the fallout.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 10 - Words: 53,277 - Reviews: 260 - Favs: 68 - Follows: 58 - Updated: 5/18/2014 - Published: 4/29/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Two Coffees by
honeyandvodka reviews
Castle and Beckett never met five years ago. Beckett's Mom's case remains unsolved, and Castle has no muse. What happens when their paths cross? An AU Target/Hunt meeting.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 32 - Words: 64,448 - Reviews: 1428 - Favs: 475 - Follows: 603 - Updated: 4/27/2014 - Published: 1/24/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Close Encounters 16 by
chezchuckles reviews
Skyfall: Spy Castle and Beckett return home from the Congo to rest and take up the case against Senator Bracken once more.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 10 - Words: 42,457 - Reviews: 279 - Favs: 76 - Follows: 61 - Updated: 4/21/2014 - Published: 3/31/2014 - 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: 653 - Favs: 589 - Follows: 588 - Updated: 4/16/2014 - Published: 2/10/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Close Encounters 15 by
chezchuckles reviews
Never Say Never Again. Castle flies Beckett to the heart of the Congo to track down his father and hopefully acquire the missing elements of the regimen.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 11 - Words: 47,817 - Reviews: 251 - Favs: 74 - Follows: 53 - Updated: 3/26/2014 - Published: 3/3/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Coming Home For Good by
Liv Wilder reviews
A sequel to 'Coming Home'. "She thinks she understands – the life she led here for three solitary months is still a mystery to him. So she gives him latitude to catch-up, to ease into the small space she made for herself: the sharply delineated edges that her DC life was defined and constrained by. She resolves to show him that he missed nothing, while all she missed was him."
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 25 - Words: 92,464 - Reviews: 1741 - Favs: 406 - Follows: 714 - Updated: 3/17/2014 - Published: 10/3/2013 - Kate B., Rick C.
So One Man by
chezchuckles reviews
Co-authored by cartographical, chezchuckles, and muppet 47. Something of a post-ep for Recoil. 'As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.'
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 11 - Words: 28,649 - Reviews: 518 - Favs: 171 - Follows: 267 - Updated: 3/1/2014 - Published: 2/6/2013 - Rick C., Kate B.
Close Encounters 14 by
chezchuckles reviews
A View To A Kill. Castle chases Beckett to Tunisia where she's being held by Black.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 12 - Words: 57,895 - Reviews: 273 - Favs: 75 - Follows: 53 - Updated: 2/28/2014 - Published: 2/3/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Unfinished by
eyrianone reviews
It should have brought them closer together, not torn them apart – she understands this now. What she doesn't know is whether any way back for them still remains. Future fic - Complete. **Winner of 'Favorite M rated Fanfic Multi-chp' in the 2013 Castle Fanfic Writers Guild Awards**
Castle - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 28 - Words: 68,293 - Reviews: 1856 - Favs: 774 - Follows: 820 - Updated: 2/4/2014 - Published: 4/18/2013 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
A Night to Forget by
LorelaiGilmore82 reviews
Young Kate Beckett had looked for a night to forget only to find it turned into one she would remember for the rest of her life. AU
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 67 - Words: 183,320 - Reviews: 3004 - Favs: 1,528 - Follows: 1,514 - Updated: 2/2/2014 - Published: 4/6/2013 - Kate B., Rick C., Martha R., Alexis C. - Complete
Close Encounters 13 by
chezchuckles reviews
CE 13: Quantum of Solace. In the aftermath of Spy Castle's super bug, Beckett goes on a hunt for the regimen. Meanwhile, Castle furthers his investigation into Bracken.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 11 - Words: 42,645 - Reviews: 226 - Favs: 75 - Follows: 72 - Updated: 1/30/2014 - Published: 1/6/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
In Some Corner by
Liv Wilder reviews
Post-47 Seconds. 'Kate stands several feet away from Castle's spot at the far end of the bar, hands jammed into her pants pockets, fists curled up tight with her short nails digging half-moons into her palms while the writer studiously tries to ignore her. "You're angry." "You think?" His voice is harsh, dripping sarcasm.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 15 - Words: 74,569 - Reviews: 1626 - Favs: 875 - Follows: 803 - Updated: 1/28/2014 - Published: 12/18/2013 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Close Encounters 12 by
chezchuckles reviews
CE 12: Dr. No. Spy Castle and Beckett begin to build their case against Senator Bracken but are forced to confront old wounds instead.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 14 - Words: 66,327 - Reviews: 390 - Favs: 86 - Follows: 71 - Updated: 11/27/2013 - Published: 10/28/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Falling is like this by
honeyandvodka reviews
An AU multi-chapter that picks up where A Death in the Family left off… Castle keeps investigating on his own.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 13 - Words: 27,223 - Reviews: 307 - Favs: 138 - Follows: 206 - Updated: 11/5/2013 - Published: 8/31/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Close Encounters 11 by
chezchuckles reviews
For Your Eyes Only. Spy Castle and Beckett return to New York.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 14 - Words: 67,179 - Reviews: 375 - Favs: 87 - Follows: 87 - Updated: 10/21/2013 - Published: 9/20/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Coming Home by
Liv Wilder reviews
S6 opening fic. Mild spoilers. "Javi, I can't come back. I have my work here and…" she sighs, lowering her voice. "We agreed on a break. I just—It's too soon," she tells him, embarrassed to admit what a screw-up she's made of everything; the fairytale romance so many people were gambling their happy ending on turned to ordinary shit by her hand.'
Castle - Rated: M - English - Drama/Suspense - Chapters: 36 - Words: 151,933 - Reviews: 2497 - Favs: 619 - Follows: 630 - Updated: 9/16/2013 - Published: 7/7/2013 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Close Encounters 10 by
chezchuckles reviews
The Living Daylights. Spy Castle and Beckett make the long trek out of Russia towards home.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 14 - Words: 49,333 - Reviews: 452 - Favs: 90 - Follows: 78 - Updated: 9/2/2013 - Published: 8/2/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Scratch and Claw by
chezchuckles reviews
Watershed. Bridge fic between seasons 5 and 6. "It's who you are. You don't let people in. I've had to scratch and claw for every inch."
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 20 - Words: 31,142 - Reviews: 974 - Favs: 260 - Follows: 478 - Updated: 8/1/2013 - Published: 6/1/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Close Encounters 9 by
chezchuckles reviews
Tomorrow Never Dies. After the events of CE8, Spy Castle recovers from the mortar shell and tries to go after Beckett.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 12 - Words: 52,672 - Reviews: 352 - Favs: 89 - Follows: 82 - Updated: 7/26/2013 - Published: 7/1/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Close Encounters 8 by
chezchuckles reviews
From Russia With Love. Spy Castle and Beckett save the world one mission at a time - starting at a nuclear reprocessing plant in Russia.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Crime - Chapters: 10 - Words: 45,364 - Reviews: 269 - Favs: 99 - Follows: 82 - Updated: 6/26/2013 - Published: 6/5/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Close Encounters 7 by
chezchuckles reviews
CE 7: Live and Let Die. After the horrifying showdown with Bracken and Black, Spy Castle and Beckett take time to find a new normal.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 10 - Words: 45,491 - Reviews: 236 - Favs: 110 - Follows: 86 - Updated: 6/3/2013 - Published: 5/13/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
A Fork In The Road by
Liv Wilder reviews
Consider this hiatus boot camp. Post-ep for Squab. "Castle, in case you weren't paying attention, we've just been tested. Eric Vaughn was sent to test us," she tells him earnestly. "By whom? God? The universe?" he scoffs, still clinging to the pretense that he doesn't know what she's getting at. "You don't even believe in that stuff." COMPLETE
Castle - Rated: K - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 10 - Words: 32,451 - Reviews: 760 - Favs: 332 - Follows: 388 - Updated: 5/18/2013 - Published: 5/7/2013 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Flunitrazepam by
chezchuckles reviews
A co-authored story by seilleanmor and chezchuckles. An argument between them causes Castle to give Beckett the silent treatment. References to Target/Hunt, Lives of Others, Squab, and Still. Watershed has not happened.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 9,044 - Reviews: 83 - Favs: 206 - Follows: 68 - Published: 5/14/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Close Encounters 6 by
chezchuckles reviews
You Only Live Twice. The continuing adventures of Spy Castle and Beckett.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 15 - Words: 67,625 - Reviews: 538 - Favs: 137 - Follows: 100 - Updated: 5/10/2013 - Published: 4/8/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Close Encounters 0 by
chezchuckles reviews
A short piece about the four days of surveillance that Agent Castle undertook before making contact with Detective Beckett. For Jessie - Happy Birthday!
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 10,403 - Reviews: 76 - Favs: 81 - Follows: 59 - Updated: 5/5/2013 - Published: 4/30/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Close Encounters 5 by
chezchuckles reviews
Spy Castle and Beckett's adventures continue in The World Is Not Enough.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 14 - Words: 57,208 - Reviews: 324 - Favs: 127 - Follows: 108 - Updated: 4/6/2013 - Published: 3/14/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Close Encounters 4 by
chezchuckles reviews
Diamonds Are Forever - Follows Beckett and Castle as they complete covert assignments across Europe. It is necessary to have read CE1-3, though 3.5 not so much. AU
Castle - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 13 - Words: 54,379 - Reviews: 355 - Favs: 141 - Follows: 114 - Updated: 3/7/2013 - Published: 2/13/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Take you Break me by
eyrianone reviews
For five months he's been missing, but she refuses to believe it's hopeless . . . Consider this canon until 'Always', and AU from there. Complete.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 37 - Words: 85,173 - Reviews: 1566 - Favs: 579 - Follows: 621 - Updated: 2/21/2013 - Published: 6/20/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Close Encounters 3:5 by
chezchuckles reviews
The Spy Who Loved Me: Beckett recovers at the CIA's rehab facility in Stone Farm. It is entirely necessary to have read CE 1-3 to understand this.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 15 - Words: 61,450 - Reviews: 471 - Favs: 155 - Follows: 117 - Updated: 2/11/2013 - Published: 1/22/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Close Encounters 3 by
chezchuckles reviews
CE3: Die Another Day. Sequel to CE1 and CE2: After the death of Coonan, CIA Agent Richard Castle attempts to find the man behind Beckett's mother's murder, but events have a way of unfolding exactly as they have before.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 11 - Words: 42,652 - Reviews: 381 - Favs: 188 - Follows: 139 - Updated: 1/18/2013 - Published: 12/31/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Agent Rodgers, FBI by
Shutterbug5269 reviews
After Alexis' untimely death from leukemia, Rick puts away his crime novels and joins the FBI. After a friend's deadly brush with the Dragon, he vows to solve his murder and bring the perpetrator to justice. To do it he will need the help of NYPD Detective Kate Beckett. (Cannot believe I finished this on the anniversary of JB's murder) new cover image by Dtrekker
Castle - Rated: T - English - Tragedy/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 54 - Words: 106,509 - Reviews: 512 - Favs: 408 - Follows: 331 - Updated: 1/9/2013 - Published: 8/5/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
there should be stars by
ifonly13 reviews
Four years can make a world of difference. AU.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 30 - Words: 60,843 - Reviews: 592 - Favs: 564 - Follows: 518 - Updated: 1/4/2013 - Published: 9/3/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Close Encounters 2 by
chezchuckles reviews
The Man With the Golden... Follows Close Encounters, a story in which Castle is a CIA spy and encountered Beckett during the episode Close Encounters of the Murderous Kind. In CE2, Castle partners with Beckett to solve her mother's murder.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 10 - Words: 42,196 - Reviews: 384 - Favs: 212 - Follows: 158 - Updated: 12/24/2012 - Published: 12/12/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Vice by
Sandiane Carter reviews
AU: Beckett is a uniform on the Vice squad at the 12th, five years before she and Castle actually meet in the show. Based on an idea of Cartographical - chezchuckles and I just liked it so much that we each wrote our own. Variations on the same theme, sort of.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 33 - Words: 111,898 - Reviews: 1651 - Favs: 1,068 - Follows: 693 - Updated: 12/16/2012 - Published: 8/4/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Close Encounters 1 by
chezchuckles reviews
an AU from Cartographical's list: What if Richard Castle was a spy? with special thanks to mjsofter for the cover art
Castle - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 12 - Words: 36,352 - Reviews: 563 - Favs: 426 - Follows: 293 - Updated: 11/20/2012 - Published: 11/1/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Fertile Imagination by
Liv Wilder reviews
Post-5x06. "You want more kids?" she asks, and it almost comes out like a criticism as she fights to hide her surprise. "Well, I'd like the option." And since that really only leaves the option of 'kids with Kate' hanging in the air, she does the only thing she can do, which is hop right over his declaration and keep on moving like it never happened. COMPLETE
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 12 - Words: 34,111 - Reviews: 774 - Favs: 440 - Follows: 477 - Updated: 11/18/2012 - Published: 11/7/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Bucket List by
chezchuckles reviews
co-authored by Sandiane Carter and chezchuckles. inspired by the Richard Castle Bucket List on richardcastle dot net; set after 47 Seconds/The Limey. Chapter 9b is Bucket List in Paris, posted separately, and to be read before Chapter 10.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 10 - Words: 42,000 - Reviews: 640 - Favs: 438 - Follows: 547 - Updated: 10/23/2012 - Published: 3/31/2012 - Kate B., Rick C.
Unvanquished: Redux by
chezchuckles reviews
An epilogue to the epilogue found in Unvanquished. One year later.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 16 - Words: 41,138 - Reviews: 582 - Favs: 251 - Follows: 163 - Updated: 10/18/2012 - Published: 6/16/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Reasonable Doubt by
eyrianone reviews
Scene imagined based on the promo for 5 x 05 'Probable Cause' – 'The pain of knowing she doesn't trust him implicitly will not go away.' ONE SHOT - complete.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,824 - Reviews: 78 - Favs: 117 - Follows: 32 - Published: 10/17/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
A Castle Crumbling by
eyrianone reviews
He has to get her out of his system somehow . . . Post-episode aftermath for 'The Limey' and going AU from there.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 9 - Words: 15,559 - Reviews: 409 - Favs: 339 - Follows: 242 - Updated: 10/2/2012 - Published: 8/21/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Awakening To A Nightmare by
Shutterbug5269 reviews
Kate thought bitterly to herself, "They were supposed to be after me, leaving was supposed to keep Castle safe, but it had only made him a target." Not going to delve into the Dragon or the case more of a Castle/BeNckett/Alexis relationship story. NOW with new cover art by Detective Angie
Castle - Rated: T - English - Tragedy/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 14 - Words: 18,171 - Reviews: 135 - Favs: 101 - Follows: 83 - Updated: 9/24/2012 - Published: 8/27/2012 - Kate B., Alexis C., Martha R. - Complete
Ultimatum by
chezchuckles reviews
From the video by yamakiluv. Castle is given an ultimatum: the file for Beckett's life. AU Future.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 10 - Words: 25,676 - Reviews: 526 - Favs: 296 - Follows: 242 - Updated: 9/23/2012 - Published: 9/7/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Vice by
chezchuckles reviews
AU: Beckett is a uniform on the Vice squad at the 12th. It's five years before the season one meeting. Cartographical sent me and Sandiane Carter a list of AUs she wanted to see. We were both so excited about Vice Beckett that we each wrote our own. This is mine. Thanks to garnetgivealittlelove for the cover art.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 28 - Words: 75,783 - Reviews: 1275 - Favs: 663 - Follows: 505 - Updated: 9/23/2012 - Published: 8/2/2012 - Rick C., Kate B., Alexis C. - Complete
Through the Looking Glass by
Shutterbug5269 reviews
What if Castle had taken the bullet meant for Kate at the end of Knockout?
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 17 - Words: 27,683 - Reviews: 114 - Favs: 182 - Follows: 159 - Updated: 8/11/2012 - Published: 5/26/2012 - Rick C., Kate B., Alexis C. - Complete
A Better Fate by
chezchuckles reviews
"my blood approves, and kisses are a better fate than wisdom. . .And death i think is no parenthesis" -ee cummings co-authored by Sandiane Carter and chezchuckles
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 13 - Words: 48,898 - Reviews: 1012 - Favs: 517 - Follows: 453 - Updated: 7/29/2012 - Published: 7/2/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Unvanquished by
chezchuckles reviews
AU. What happens to Kate Beckett when the Dragon is slain - and she's charged with his murder?
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 9 - Words: 15,803 - Reviews: 664 - Favs: 399 - Follows: 249 - Updated: 6/12/2012 - Published: 6/1/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
John Doe by
chezchuckles reviews
The title says it all. Co-authored by Sandiane Carter and chezchuckles. Spoilers for season four, but as you will see, quite a lot of it is. . .missing.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Mystery/Romance - Chapters: 13 - Words: 44,022 - Reviews: 1044 - Favs: 627 - Follows: 418 - Updated: 5/31/2012 - Published: 4/27/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
She's Everything by
chezchuckles reviews
SPOILERS for Headhunters. "She's a little girl, she's a tigress, and she's a warrior. She's insecure and she's indomitable. She's everything." -Stana Katic on Kate Beckett, Parade Magazine March 16, 2012
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 6 - Words: 8,007 - Reviews: 269 - Favs: 241 - Follows: 200 - Updated: 5/6/2012 - Published: 4/27/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Bushwhacked by
eyrianone reviews
'It's just a brown coat . . . Except that it really isn't, not to her.' Post Ep. 'Headhunters'.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 4 - Words: 6,931 - Reviews: 167 - Favs: 157 - Follows: 173 - Updated: 4/27/2012 - Published: 4/18/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
HimitsuBako by
chezchuckles reviews
Himitsu-Bako is a Japanese Personal Secret Box. Set after Headhunters, although I've seen no spoilers for anything upcoming. COMPLETE
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 7 - Words: 18,253 - Reviews: 611 - Favs: 469 - Follows: 293 - Updated: 4/25/2012 - Published: 4/18/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Courageous by
Cora Clavia reviews
It might have been the bravest thing she ever did. Post-Headhunters, oneshot.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,690 - Reviews: 79 - Favs: 225 - Follows: 46 - Published: 4/19/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
The Talk by
wp1fan reviews
"I'm pretty sure she's under the impression that you're angry with her." Takes place in "Headhunters" timeline, but only tiny synopsis spoilers. *Chapter 3 up now. *Now M-Rated.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 10,023 - Reviews: 270 - Favs: 412 - Follows: 250 - Updated: 4/17/2012 - Published: 4/12/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Make It To The Dawn by
eyrianone reviews
It's always the darkest right before dawn. A 'Limey' Post-Ep.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 3 - Words: 5,933 - Reviews: 94 - Favs: 133 - Follows: 126 - Updated: 4/13/2012 - Published: 4/5/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Ink by
chezchuckles reviews
Sometime in the future. Has nothing, absolutely NOTHING, to do with secrets. I'm tired of secrets, aren't you?
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 4 - Words: 9,079 - Reviews: 246 - Favs: 227 - Follows: 127 - Updated: 4/12/2012 - Published: 4/6/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
A Father's Sacrifice by
Shutterbug5269 reviews
My history of Castle's father. I have taken the liberty of giving him a name.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,397 - Reviews: 12 - Favs: 26 - Follows: 12 - Published: 4/12/2012 - Complete
Fix You by
Sandiane Carter reviews
Post-ep for 47 Seconds. I totally wasn't going to do this...But then I had to.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 10,538 - Reviews: 149 - Favs: 382 - Follows: 184 - Updated: 4/11/2012 - Published: 3/29/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Knock Me Down by
chezchuckles reviews
I hate to do it, but more angst after 47 Secs and The Limey. I can't help myself. It ends well.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,503 - Reviews: 90 - Favs: 256 - Follows: 41 - Published: 4/10/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Mending by
wp1fan reviews
"I'm not going anywhere until I get some answers as to why you're evidently injured and not in a hospital." Minor,synopsis mainly,SPOILERS for "Headhunters" 4x21. *Chapter 5 up now. COMPLETE
Castle - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 5 - Words: 14,438 - Reviews: 303 - Favs: 545 - Follows: 351 - Updated: 4/7/2012 - Published: 3/31/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Uncomplicated by
chezchuckles reviews
SPOILERS for The Limey and 47 Seconds. Because that last phone call made me hate them both a little.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,959 - Reviews: 97 - Favs: 218 - Follows: 30 - Published: 4/2/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
The Nearest Exit May Be Behind You by
Liv Wilder reviews
Spoiler Alert for 4x20 'The Limey'. I watched Sneak Peak 5 today...and so, this... Cue the red Ferrari. COMPLETE
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 5 - Words: 8,349 - Reviews: 125 - Favs: 132 - Follows: 103 - Updated: 4/2/2012 - Published: 3/31/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Siren by
Cora Clavia reviews
She's prepared to wait. As long as it takes. He waited three months and still took her back. She owes him at least that much. Post 47 Seconds.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 4 - Words: 3,216 - Reviews: 172 - Favs: 247 - Follows: 171 - Updated: 3/30/2012 - Published: 3/27/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Toward the Flame by
eyrianone reviews
If you love someone – you'd better let it out. Post Ep. 47 Seconds. One shot.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,232 - Reviews: 47 - Favs: 124 - Follows: 24 - Published: 3/28/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Protest by
chezchuckles reviews
post-ep for 47 Seconds I am completely ignoring the preview for next week. COMPLETELY IGNORING IT. thus the title . oneshot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,431 - Reviews: 114 - Favs: 187 - Follows: 24 - Published: 3/26/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Mr Smith Goes to Washington by
chezchuckles reviews
a co-authored story by chezchuckles, FanficwriterGHC, International08, JeuxDeVagues, Sandiane Carter, and Topsy. After Beckett is shot, Mr Smith enters the picture to 'save the day.' But who is Mr. Smith and what is he to Beckett and Castle?
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 6 - Words: 29,093 - Reviews: 233 - Favs: 114 - Follows: 145 - Updated: 3/23/2012 - Published: 3/10/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
The Lights Go Down by
eyrianone reviews
Cat's out of the bag for both of them, and Castle is crushed in the wake of the truth. Because if she cares for him at all - then how could she do this? ***Finalist for 'Best Drama' in the 2012 Castle Fanfiction Awards.***
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 15 - Words: 29,898 - Reviews: 623 - Favs: 626 - Follows: 436 - Updated: 3/21/2012 - Published: 1/19/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Summer Dark by
Cora Clavia reviews
Kate stumbles across a secret - no wonder he'd been so angry at her after she'd avoided him all summer - and reason comes from an unlikely source. Complete.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 6 - Words: 9,228 - Reviews: 342 - Favs: 569 - Follows: 288 - Updated: 1/12/2012 - Published: 11/12/2011 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
That Familiar Feeling by
chezchuckles reviews
AU: carolina17 had this idea: What if Kate's mother was never murdered but her father was instead? This Kate Beckett never went to the police academy, grew up under the shadow of her mother's ambition, and has her own wall to deal with. COMPLETE
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 8 - Words: 38,691 - Reviews: 404 - Favs: 466 - Follows: 288 - Updated: 11/16/2011 - Published: 10/26/2011 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Of Finding Innocence by
FanficwriterGHC reviews
When Kate Beckett went to get her book signed by Richard Castle, she never imagined that she'd end up meeting his daughter, much less offering to babysit for the afternoon. AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 41 - Words: 330,428 - Reviews: 5498 - Favs: 3,918 - Follows: 1,815 - Updated: 11/12/2011 - Published: 7/13/2011 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
What Pales in Comparison by
FanficwriterGHC reviews
Rick Castle, who kept her from freezing to death and held her hand in front of a bomb, prepared to die with her, wasn't who she was going home with. Kate's night after the end of Countdown.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 24 - Words: 87,574 - Reviews: 1179 - Favs: 1,723 - Follows: 862 - Updated: 7/18/2011 - Published: 3/3/2011 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete