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.

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.**

I just escaped from possibly the most awkward date in the history of Earth, and I need to decompress. I brought ice cream. And wine. And cupcakes. 1x7, Home is Where the Heart Stops.

When Morrigan leaves at the end of the game, there is no closure. What does that do to them? I had to finish their story it so that they got a better ending. Witch Hunt did not do that justice. This story is about them falling in love, losing each other, and what that does to both of them. If you ever romanced Morrigan, you should read this.

"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"

Ever since the death of the Crooked Man, Bigby's wolf side has been threatening to take over every second of the day. When new mysteries start arising and old enemies begin to appear, Bigby struggles to maintain his self control before anybody gets hurt.

Post-suicide mission, and having left Cerberus, Miranda Lawson is anxious about the future. Will she find reassurance? One-shot adaptation of chapter 26 from Miranda: The Space That Separates.

In the quiet room there was no one awake to hear her almost inaudible whisper of 'I love you too.' When Detective Beckett wakes from her surgery with a rather puzzling case of amnesia she is left wondering about many things, especially her last name. Set at the end of season three.

A post-ep for 'Under Fire' 6x11, immediately after the ambulance leaves.

A four-year-old, a mall, and finding something you didn't even know you'd lost. Sometimes all it takes is a chance encounter for everything to fall into place. AU with echoes of canon.

He never thought it could hurt like this. AU for 5x05, "Probable Cause."

The last time Castle regained consciousness, he was just grateful to be alive. Now, that other world dances technicolor at the edges of his dark reality.

Because it was, and always would be, more than just a chair. Warning: reference to major character death.

Kind of a follow-up to Significant Others. Two chapters. Kate gets sick.

Kate Beckett has personal experience when it comes to dealing with a nine year old on a sugar rush.

When she got the call, she didn't expect it to lead to this. Season 5 AU.

Nikki Heat's, Natalie Rhodes, was maybe a bit more determined than we all thought and Castle for one is not sure her persistence is a star quality.

When he walked into the 12th Precinct, he had expected dead bodies, trash cans, and paperwork. But what young Detective Richard Rodgers was not expecting, however, was his new partner, Detective Kate Beckett. Caskett/AU.

"He narrows his eyes at Kate's back, frowning, a tinge of challenge still running through his veins, defiance clearly evident in his glare. She's obviously upset with him, but she's also being completely unfair. He's not the one who accused her of jeopardizing their relationship after all." Set somewhere starting S05.

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.

an AU from Cartographical's list: What if Richard Castle was a spy? with special thanks to mjsofter for the cover art

I think I'm afraid of being happy because whenever I get too happy something bad always happens —Charlie Brown

"You're—you're a horrible person," he decides as he pulls himself into a more dignified position. "Truly horrible." 5x06 Post-Ep.

When the Dragon is slain, there's just a life to be lived. And sometimes there's more to learn in peace than in war. Complete. Separate epilogue pending.

"Are you guys staring at me because of my costume?" 1st place in the public and judges' vote in the First Annual 12th Precinct Halloween FanFic Contest. Awesome, awesome cover art by Angie from 12th Precinct (blogspot . com)

He was beginning to get freaked out. Entry in the 2012 12th Precinct Castle Halloween FanFic Competition and winner of fifth place in the judges' vote. Complete.

Beckett and Castle are together now, but it's still a secret. No problem. Except for the fact that Castle has made the Ledger's List of Most Eligible Bachelors once again. Hmmm...how will this work out? A play on the B plot from episode 2x14, 'The Third Man'.

For months she's been gone. Months in which Castle's been forced to believe that Kate Beckett was dead. Eight full months in which he's missed her, craved her, mourned her. Now she's standing on his doorstep, two coffees in slightly shaking hands and Castle's world collapses. Direct spoilers for 4x23 Always, but most probably AU from there.

"I'm sure somewhere in this great big city of ours, some poor unfortunate soul has lost their life but today you're going to let the justice seeking be someone else's job. Today, you're going to take a little trip with me." - Scavenger hunt, Castle style. ***co-authored with sparklemouse***

It can never be enough, making up for all the time they've missed. She laughs, full and rich, shaking with it and it's infectious. He grins, pressing his forehead against hers as he watches the light fill her face. He lets the backs of his fingers graze her cheek, overwhelmed by her, by this, them-Everything. COMPLETE.

*Finally Complete!* When she woke that morning, she'd been filled with joy and hope and the knowledge that they had their whole lives in front of them. She knows this for a naïve dream when she wakes up that night to blood on her hands and a gun to her head. S5 speculation.

From the video by yamakiluv. Castle is given an ultimatum: the file for Beckett's life. AU Future.

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 and Beckett are all too adept at secret keeping so it stands to reason that they should be able to keep their relationship under wraps. Post Always. Clearly not a one shot any longer...

A bracelet for a birthday present will hold much more significance than one would've ever believed. What if the events of Always had never taken place, only because Castle and Beckett managed to find each other months prior? How did child!Kate influence the woman she is today? A year of love. Fluffy Caskett, oozing loveballs.

First year anniversaries are always tricky, because you're unsure of how to start or be original. It's not a good idea to be overseas, and it's even worse if you completely forget it. Richard Castle has already reached strike two, and it's turning out to be a horrible day for Kate. However, a certain package reaches her desk that could change the turn of events for the better.

Companion piece to "Dissolution". The divorce from Kate's POV. Complete.

Castle has to find a way to apologize to a very jealous Beckett...

Some say the world will end in fire, some say in ice… Right now, Richard Castle's world was ending in both. Alternate Countdown freezer scene.

Of all the possible scenarios that her mind, and even Castle's more twisted mind, had come up with, this was far, far worse. COMPLETE.

"I'm not quite sure I had a say in the process, but Castle has been very good about the research. He's gotten inside of me maybe more times than I'd like, but all in the name of research right?" Rick chokes out a laugh and then one, two, three, the detective's eyes widen.

"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 and Beckett are on a stakeout. Castle is bored, but he has an idea to help pass the time. One-Shot.

When Kate sees an old friend on TV, it spurs her to make some changes...

AU. What happens when two people, who are perfect for each other, meet in exactly the right place at the completely wrong time? For literature professor Katherine Beckett and writer Richard Castle, only time will tell. COMPLETE.

If this was what really being in love felt like Kate wasn't sure she was going to survive it. Not like this was news, but obviously something was seriously wrong with her. Winner of FanFic: Best Humor in the 2012 Castle Fan Awards

Castle asks Beckett to be his date to the Nikki Heat movie premiere. "It's a date?" "It IS a date."

A triple homicide in Sacramento bears all the hallmarks of 3XK, and the team from the NYPD are brought in to help establish if it really is the serial killer they've been chasing, much to the chagrin of Lisbon, and amusement of Jane.

You can't get away from a fight when you're locked in a trunk together. Near future fic based on a Tumblr prompt: No secrets, no angst. One Shot.

Richard Castle is being held captive. His only thought is escape. Is there a reason why he isn't anxious for Beckett to come to his rescue? May come to contain spoilers for Season 4.

If you love someone – you'd better let it out. Post Ep. 47 Seconds. One shot.

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.***

Kate Beckett was twenty-six when the biggest accident in her life occurred. Five years later, the biggest miracle happens. AU.

"...I don't think I can get up." With a show of acting that would have had Martha groaning along with him, Castle slumped back to the floor, throwing his arm over his closed eyes. "You are going to have to dance without me." Judges Choice: Best Short Story for the 2012 Castle Fan Awards

Through all of the secrets and the lies, the betrayal and the pain, the destination was always the same. They were meant to be together. Complete. Winner of the 2012 Castle Fan Awards Best Non Romance/General category!

Kate Beckett can't move on with her life until the wall around her heart crumbles. For some, it might be an insurmountable task, but for her, with Castle at her side, anything is possible. They just have to bring it down brick by brick.

He really has to wonder how it is that they end up in these situations. It's like they're magnets for near-death. Complete. Sequel: More Than Them.

Beckett and Castle have always been close, but a case that threatens to put Castle's life in danger pulls them even closer. Scared, confused, happy, in love. It's Castle and Kate, at their finest.

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.

Something happens to completely upturn the lives of Castle and Beckett, throwing them into an adventure that tests and pushes them to their extremes. Mystery, action, and love ensue.

The call about the body came from Lanie, at four in the morning, on her day off. Lanie never called her about bodies.

Beckett slips into a coma, and both Castle and Josh refuse to leave her side. Meanwhile, Kate spins an interesting and familiar dreamland of dragons, knights, and a princess with a mission. Caskett. Winner of 2011 Castle Fan Award!

Finale didn't happen. Castle gets the nerve to ask Beckett on a first date, but bodies have a way of showing up at the worst of times. Happy Birthday to Carolina17! WARNING: Violence and angst. SPOILERS for 3XK. COMPLETE

Post-finale. Castle tries to put the pieces back together.

Twelve years ago, Johanna Beckett was found in an alley, and Kate Beckett's life crumbled. Since then, one day a year, she closets herself away from the world to remember and to mourn. Today, she has company.

They thought this was his most remarkable dedication yet. But he didn't write it for them. He wrote it for her, and she would be the only one who'd never get to see it. One-shot, terribly sad, spoilers, major character death. But... give it a chance.

Beckett and Castle deal with new feelings while a case traumatizes them all.

A simple and tragic shooting brings Kate face to face with a world that goes against all her carefully held beliefs. Will she be able to allow herself to believe in magic again to save Castle's life?