AU starting with "Boom!" When Castle successfully meddles his way into Kate's past, he uncovers a secret that could break her. There are reasons why she's locked her memories up in the bottom drawer, but with Castle as her partner, things don't seem quite so impossible anymore. "Don't you see the starlight? Don't you dream impossible things?"

Her favourite author just bought her a drink? Shut. The. Front. Door. What if Castle and Beckett met five years earlier?

Kate's been in a coma for 2 years. When she awakens, she learns that Castle let her go. He's moved on for the sake of his sanity. Can she forgive him for abandoning her? Will Castle risk his heart again to be with Kate? Love always finds a way. Or so they say!

When all she knows is called into question, Kate Beckett has to fight to find out what really happened to Richard Castle. With her colleagues and friends against her every step of the way, stepping into Castle's mind is the only way to find him... (There WILL be Caskett-y goodness in this story)

Regina has to marry the king, by her mother's wishes. But what happens when she meets one of the royal stable hands; Daniel. Will Regina ever get her happiness

A story of Castle and Beckett dating from season one, my take on what I thought it would have been like. Associated with my story Tiny surprises. (Does not have to be read first,) RATING CHANGED TO T.

Kate woke with no memory,no idea of where she was. All she wants is Castle. But what she knew was that she was kidnapped. And she wasn't alone. Post 5x08 The rating is T but might change

One "missed moment" from each and every episode of Castle. Moments that I think could have taken a slightly more M-rated route.

"What's past is prologue." -William Shakespeare, The Tempest, Act II Scene I. An AU season six Castle story.

"You can't go back and undo a kiss. Once you've been there, you've been there." Post Countdown.

Just when Kate feels her life is hitting rock bottom, fate throws her right in the middle of Downtown Manhattan, on that fateful September 11, 2001. Underneath the rubble of her life, and her city, will Kate be to find hope, peace and love? AU **HIATUS**

AU. 'Getting his new book signed had been on her to-do list for a long time now, but she never really got the chance. And since he was in New York again and the case she was working on didn't really have any progress, she couldn't help it but give into the opportunity.' - Castle and Beckett meet at one of his book signings. COMPLETED

Because technically they've been "dating" since long before they decided to make it official. A series of one-shots of all of Castle and Beckett's non-dates.

Kate Beckett is the new nanny for Richard Castle's young daughter, trying to pay back loans and attending Community College as a way to build up credits for her entrance into the Police Academy. She takes the job as delightful Alexis's nanny thinking that it would just be that; a job. But she finds herself falling for her charge's father and finds his affections returned. AU

Takes place three years after early-season 5. Castle & Beckett haven't seen one another during that time, each going their separate ways. They both travel to Paris, neither knowing the other is there, & when their paths collide, desire & passion take over as they gain back those missed years & rediscover one another. . .Rated M. *Updated 07/07/2014* Final chapter is now up!

When a new girl shows up in Storybrooke, everyone wants to know who she is, how she got there, and why she follows Regina around like a lost puppy. Could she be the daughter Regina thought she lost or just a girl who serves as a replacement for Henry?

Set in season 4 at the end of The Limey. This is what happens when Kate decides she wants to confess her feelings to Castle, but he's busy building a wall inside him, just like the one he tore down in her.

AU: Kate and Rick lost each other five years ago. Now she's marrying another man. Can a chance encounter change everything? A story about finding yourself, what you'd lost, and what you didn't even realise you were missing.

Six and a half years ago, Kate Beckett had a one night stand. Nine months later, she gave birth to a daughter. Five and three quarter years after that, Harriet Johanna Beckett be-friends Alexis Castle.

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

After landing in a devastated Enchanted Forest, Regina & Emma must deal with the wrath of Cora while trying to find a way back to Storybrooke. However, a shocking revelation alters everything for these two women, leaving Regina to wonder if it's possible for a damaged heart to change through the strength of love. 2x01 Broken AU. Magic!baby. Swan Queen. Read warnings within!

When he offered her salvation, to journey with him to this land where she could live for eternity, never grow old and maybe start anew, she wasn't sure why, but she said yes. But why? This journey would be certainly interesting for them. AU Hookedqueen set after Queen of Hearts Ep. Regina/Hook

"Ca-Castle! You two slept together?" Ryan practically screamed in shock. Everybody around them turned around and looked at them. "Great. Thank you Ryan," Kate groaned and went back to Lanie. Castle wanted to follow her, but Esposito grabbed his arm. - What will happen when everybody starts finding out about them?

Regina has always been very protective of the ones she loves, particularly her family, but what happens when her true love and unborn child is in grave danger? This story is all about the relationship between Emma and Regina, the family that they create, and of course, the obstacles along the way. *Magic Baby Fic*

This is what happens when Castle, Beckett and the rest of the team are on facebook..

Don't wait. Don't think. Just... jump. Making mistakes is what we live for, they help us grow, they're confirmation of the freedom that every soul needs. But are some mistakes just too big to fix? When the dominoes start falling, Kate will have to wonder if it was really worth it - and if Rick is worth it, especially when there is so much more at stake.

"She fights him, she does. But she's just not strong enough. After that fight with him, her former partner, she's just hunting the dragon, with no reason to live. Without Castle she can't win. Now she hangs there by her two hands and feels her life slip away." AU from the rooftop fight in 'Always'.

**Spoiler Season 5 Finale - 5.24 Watershed** Castle had left her place, upset. He had ignored her calls... up until he finally accepted to join her at the swings, their swings, to put things on the table. Once and for all. [A/N : It began as a one-shot but I decided to turn this into a story of several chapters.]

"You turned me down. I had to move on, Kate." Castle said softly, as if his words were going to break her. And by the feeling of it, she might; because it was over. {Castle moves on and is a serious-as-a-heart-attack relationship with a woman that isn't Beckett. Kate, on the other hand, is still very madly in love} Spoilers at play. [ENTRY FOR CASTLE FICATHON 2013]

Castle/Bones crossover. It needed to happen. I have no regrets. Read and Review! Rated T now but may become M

AU: Kate is going through a bad divorce. After a big fight one day, she decides to go for a run to sort out her emotions, having no idea who she was about to stumble upon.

How would Castle go about Beckett if they had met a year earlier? Do all the roads lead to the same destination? The recently divorced writer just launched his latest Storm novel, but can't seem to find the motivation to continue writing his successful series. That is, until he ends up meeting the beautiful and savvy NYPD detective. (A sort of "what if")

AU It started with a visit to her father in the rehab facility. Kate never expected it to lead to time away with Richard Castle and his family in the Hamptons.

Richard Castle is a writer following Detectives Esposito and Ryan when they are thrown back into a cold case when Kate Beckett wakes up. Rick soon learns that she was present when her mother was murdered and could help them solve the case. But will a relationship grow out of the destruction and how will Kate cope when she learns the truth?

A young girl walks in off the street, lost and afraid, and asks for Detective Beckett. Eight years ago, a young woman walked into Jim Beckett's life and her leaving is what made him get sober. Kate and Castle have been together for less than a year and the world is already throwing spanners in the works.

Esposito and Ryan don't come into the room when Castle tells Kate she smells like cherries. A series of events follow. Does the nature of their relationship change? Takes place during Vampire Weekend (2x06). Be aware, this is a fluff piece. I'd agree we need it.

Regina is a Divorced Elite and the organizer for Spring ball in Storybrooke. Her Ex-husband Leopold was re-married and is going to be a father. Now Regina needs a plus one for the Event so she doesn't have to look alone in the Event. Her Gay Best Friend suggests for Renting a Plus One just for the Event. So, Will that be a start for new chapter or a disaster. SwanQueen. AU.

"I lied to you. We've hardly spoken in two days. And now..." Her voice wavers, and she shakes her head regretfully, hating that she's doing this to him. "That's not a solid foundation for the future, Castle." Entry for the 2013 Castle Ficathon. Complete.

"Regina!" Emma screamed, pushing the other woman off the creature's sight and at the same time was pulled inside the vortex. Regina tried to move away from the open void while Snow ran fast to jump after Emma only to stumble into Regina, pushing her inside the portal too. Charming and Snow did try to follow their daughter, but only found the floor. The portal was already closed.

Emma has been watching her at the Cafe for some time now, finally they meet and begin to realise that they might be everything they have ever wanted. No Curse. Swan Queen.

How will they get over the fact they're in love with each other? Will they accept it or not? How can they deal with fairytale world together?

Post "The Miller's Daughter." Regina, Emma, and Henry need some time away from Storybrooke. A road trip of healing, hope, and family.

AU. Seems our detective has been keeping a secret all these years. Watch what happens when Castle finds out Beckett has a daughter and how they move on from there. Caskett. Set late S4-early S5. *NOW COMPLETE* R&R :)

Two years after Always, Caskett are happily married but what happens when an accident destroys the walls they've gotten past in two years? And what happens when there's more than just Rick and Kate that are affected by this disaster? Disclaimer: I don't own Castle, never have and I never will!

We navigate blindly throughout the winding course of our lives; we make our decisions and choices as best we can. We might not always make the right decision to begin with; but what makes us human is the capacity to admit our mistakes and to try again. Caskett fic based on the 5x24 promos, short chapter fic and semi AU.

Cricket Game AU series. Regina tries to prove her innocence to Emma and is caught, literally, in the crosshairs.

What if there was more to Storybrooke's curse? A way for Regina to forget certain memories. Memories of a life lived with Emma Swan. Note: Emma Swan has lived in Fairy Tale Land for 18 years.

"You know, for a minute I thought you were gonna let me leave without saying goodbye." "For a minute, I did too." When Castle accepts the offer to write the adventures of a certain British spy, where does this leave his relationship with Beckett? Caskett. Set during S2. Rating may change.

Emma finally decides to reunite Regina and Henry, taking it upon herself to teach Regina how to love her son again, properly this time. Along the way Emma learns from Regina how to deal with her family, and perhaps how to use that magic buried within. Perhaps happy endings can still happen in this world. Totally Swan Queen on the horizon.

Upon returning from Neverland with their son Henry, Regina Mills and Emma Swan realize they're nothing short of crazy about each other. The 3 year married couple suddenly comes to a heartbreaking halt after Emma makes a terrible mistake that could cost her it all.

What happens when you're trapped on a ship for days on end? Will the magic shared between two women bring them closer and answer more questions? Set after they get on the ship. It takes about a week to get to a certain spot to throw the bean and create a portal to Neverland. Rated closer to T for language and some sexytimes.

Post "Watershed", right after. She looks at him, stunned. She can't move. She can't make a sound.

We're not broken, just bent; and we can learn to love again. AU: What if Kate had gone down a different path after her mom's murder? What if Rick had married Kyra? Was it fate that still brought them together?

There were so many things he wanted to say to her but that wasn't a part of their relationship. So he wrote her letters instead, hid them away, never intending for her to read them. Until one day, Kate stumbled upon them by mistake. Complete.

Kate is pregnant but determined to abort the baby. But what does that mean for Castle/Beckett's relationship? I suck at summaries, please give it a chance! (Alexis doesn't exist in this fic)

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

Post Watershed story. Kate answers Castles question. SPOILERS FOR THE SEASON 5 FINALE. Don't read if you haven't watched it yet. For now it's a one-shot but I might add a second chapter later.

Takes place after the season 2 finale. Regina and Emma team up to find Henry, getting lost in Neverland on the way. Swan Queen.

What would happen if Kate was about to marry Josh. Will Rick tell her not to? Will he stop it? Or will he let Kate marry Josh?

Rick was Kate's best friend! They'd been tight buddies since Kate's first week here at Brooke High. But as the days go by she realizes that they were never really friend's to begin with. They were much more. Total AU fic. I've read similar fics, so i thought I'd give it a try too :) I don't own Castle.

AU. What if Regina and Daniel had a child together but Regina had to pretend it was the Kings? What if Snow White never knew about Regina's true love, but was blamed for Cora's knowledge of it anyway? This is the story of Katie.

(enthralled: to hold spellbound; captivate, to enslave) AU. What if, Emma hadn't gone to jail? What if, she had kept Henry? How will our Evil Queen fair when a blonde and her son stumble upon her town? Rating may change.

AU. Cora sends Hook after Regina. Things don't go quite according to plan. Hooked Queen.

Henry's always wanted his parents together, but what happens when it's not Neal and Emma but Emma and Regina? How will he cope? An AU in which there are no magic beans and Tamara's Neal's loving fiance. Swan Queen, with minor Swan Thief; mostly in the past. K for now; will go to M later.

He scared the hell out of her. Will it be the last time? Rated M for, well, you can guess, in chapters 5, 7,8,10,12,15,17,19. Complete!

They need to fix this now, before they can't fix it at all. Post-ep for 5x21 - The Squab And The Quail.

This takes place after 'Once upon a crime'. Castle and Beckett go out for drinks, and get a little carried away.

It's just like any other crime scene, except it's not. Because this is Kate's apartment, the place so familiar to him now, Castle can almost still smell the Chinese they had shared a couple of nights ago right on this couch, now covered in shards of glass.

Post 47 seconds. An unexpected guest throws Castle off and makes Beckett jealous. What does her appearance have to do with Kate's shooting? What does the mysterious murder of a fellow detective have to do with any of this? Angsty beginning, fluffy ending, and a roller coaster in the middle. Hang on tight, it's going to be a bumpy ride. Spoilers through 4.19, AU thereafter.

When Kate is forced to work with Detective Ethan Slaughter without her team to have her back, Castle is not excited, fearing Slaughter might get her into trouble. But when Kate disappears Castle and the boys soon realize something much bigger is going on. Will they be able to stop it?

AU- Regina is left with a child the night her husband died. Three years later a white knight appears and convinces her she can be truly happy.

Set two years before the start of series one, Lilly broke off her engagement to Patrick a year ago, and she just made it onto Homicide. She is still nursing a broken heart from Patrick's betrayal, when she meets someone who is about to send her world spinning around. S/L relationship.

Those warm, heavy, "I want a baby" feelings didn't scare Kate so much anymore. Shamelessly fluffy pregnancy fic. Set beyond s5. Rating subject to change

AU. After Kate's shooting, Castle finds that he can't stay away. They discover nothing clears the air like a summer rain. Co-written with lms2457. Complete.

AU ending to Season 3. What happens when everything you thought you were working for is suddenly ripped away? The same thing that led to your success leads to your demise? Beckett is forced to reexamine her priorities. Rating is for safety.

AU. When Richard Castle leaves the precinct – no note, no goodbye, gone – refusing to answer any and all phone calls from the 12th. He experiences the shock of his life when Kate Beckett shows up at his door covered in blood. [Set after 4x18 'A Dance With Death']

What happens when Kate finally builds up the courage to call him after all this time? Will he reject her or forgive her? Somewhat of an alternative view to Rise (4x01). One-shot.

After the events of the last 48 hours, Castle wonders why he was fooling himself, for so long. Does Beckett feel anything for him at all? Set after the events of Countdown.

Castle nervously glances over to Kate, tries to decide how he's going to explain to her that Gates knows about them because he was stupid enough to bring a box of lingerie to the precinct and let it out of his sight. Entry for the Twelfth Precinct Valentines Day fanfic comp.

"I need space." It wasn't the first time Castle had heard those words, but it would be the last. Beckett may want space but that was one thing he wasn't going to give her. He was going to fight, either for her, or against her.! Set during Rise

Another night. One more night that Kate spent torturing herself, thinking about Richard Castle. A few days ago, he gave her a letter: his resignation letter. Why? **English version of "Ce n'est qu'un au revoir" **

Castle's freaking out over some tests he had done and Kate has no idea why he is acting so strangely. AKA, Kate needs answers and Castle is reluctant to give them.

It is ridiculous, really, the number of times they had to mess things up before getting to a point where they could do things right.

AU: Six months ago Kate continued to hunt for the dragon. That was the last Castle saw of her until now. Kate's left broken after the dragon takes away everything. Castle might be the only one who can fix her. But is it too late?

Castle wakes to a note, Kate Beckett has gone. Has she really left him or is something else going on? The last chapters have now been posted.

The mystery surrounding Beckett's and Josh's break up now revealed. But is Castle still willing to just take her back? Set during Rise, and turns AU after that. NOW COMPLETE!

Spoilers for 5x10: 'Significant Others'. Based on the final scene. "She watches Castle's nervous energy spike giddily as he reacts to the relief of getting his life back in order, everyone back in their own little compartment; no bleeding between the lines, no comingling, separate boxes for everything, and everyone in their appropriate place." COMPLETE

A/U – Alexis is babysitter to Beckett's three musketeers. What will happen when Beckett and Castle meet? Read Prologue inside Excerpt

Sometimes it was better to end things now than to hang on until they inevitably fell apart. Complete.

AU from Undead Again. In which the zombie case really *is* Castle's last case, and Beckett has to try and deal with the prospect of never seeing Castle again. COMPLETE.

AU. What happens to Kate Beckett when the Dragon is slain - and she's charged with his murder?

A major AU-fic: what if Castle and Beckett had met when they were younger? Starts when Kate is eighteen and Rick is around twenty-five, and moves on through Johanna's murder.

"And let me guess," Beckett says, "you are now part of Operation Cobra?" / When Castle ends up in Storybrooke, he's determined to help Henry figure out how to break the curse. Beckett just wants him to stay out of trouble & stop believing in fairy tales.