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.

What happens when Gates finds out about Beckett and Castle's relationship? How does Castle prove his worth to the Captain? Will he be able to stay at the 12th Precinct or will the partnership be broken? Starting sometime in mid Season 5 - pretty much fully AU from then on.

Photographer Kate Beckett and aspiring novelist Rick Rodgers are perfectly content in their solitary lives. But it's only after an unlikely matchmaker conspires to have them meet that they realize how extraordinary their lives could become. A Castle AU for Summer Ficathon 2016 co-written by airbefore and caffinate-me.

Busy single mom Kate Beckett doesn't have time for unnecessary distractions, particularly from a certain mystery writer she meets on the subway. Then again, he might just be the exact thing she's been searching for. Caskett AU. Trigger warnings inside.

Of all the pages he'd ever penned, of all the words he'd ever written, these anonymous letters to an ink and paper woman—all shadow and mystery and fragile allure—might prove more extraordinary than anything that came before. AU

Season 8 - Beckett has chosen her own personal rabbit hole over Castle once again and she's left their marriage thinking that will protect him from the backlash. Believing he has nothing left to lose, he turns his attention to his own unfinished, shadowy history which could end up being the one story that could separate them forever.

'Kate Beckett is simultaneously a mom and a homicide detective, in no way does she have time for a relationship, let alone with someone like Castle and definitely not now, during the hectic holiday season. Even if he could apparently make her daughter smile easier than anyone else has in a long time.' An AU story for Christmas.

The precinct's annual Christmas Ball is approaching, and not everyone is looking forward to it.

As requested by some, here is the start of how Castle met Genevieve Beckett and how he came to marry her mother. AU. Prequel to "When her two favorite people fight" and "Lucky to Have You" but can stand alone. Eventual Connected series of one shots.

A sequel to my fic "Feels Like Home". An AU version of Season 3, following Castle and Beckett's relationship.

After the fight in Knockdown Castle must call upon his past to ensure the saftey of the ones he loves. He has to enlist Josh's help to save Beckett. Stong T for violence and language. May turn to M if the need arrises.

By walking out on her marriage with no notice, by excluding her husband from all parts of her life with no explanation, Kate Beckett has broken something precious and fragile – Rick Castle's belief in their always and forever. Can she find him to fix it? Written for the Castle 2015 Winter Hiatus Ficathon. Gorgeous cover art by the wonderful Angie @dtrekker COMPLETE

Beckett's decision to leave Castle will have a devastating impact on the future. He will tell her,"I once believed,then I hoped, but now,all is gone. You have thrown us, away." She will attempt to repair the damage, but outside forces will complicate the task. Will they ever be repaired? Can he ever love her again? An AU tale, based on Season 8, for "Winter CastleFicaton, 2015."

In order to pay off her family debts, Katherine Beckett volunteers to work at the royal castle. However, she gets more than she bargained for when she meets the prince. AU Thanks to Emma for the awesome cover art.

An insert into 7x06 ' The Time of Our Lives'. This is an AU of an AU! (An AU squared?) Instead of storming off, Captain Beckett challenges Castle to show her what 'his universe' is all about. She should have known better. Will start off as a K due to language, but may shift in the future.

My entry into the "2014 Ficathon Entry." They were so close, but now he's missing and it's up to her to find him. This time it's his past that's hurled them into danger. A 6X23 continuation fic. with lots of angst, a riveting case with twists and turns and our favorite crime fighting couple.

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.

Another attempt to explain the motivations and consequences of the decisions made during the final episodes of season 5. Canon up to the confrontation in Beckett's apartment during the episode and then AU from there. Long story, with daily updates. NOW COMPLETE.

After solving a case that brings him to the attention of the FBI, Castle pursues new opportunities to meet old goals while addressing imbalances in his professional and personal lives. Sequel to "Just Along for the Ride," which was set in Season 4 but goes AU from there.

Set in the AU created by the MAGIC story, this new story picks up two weeks after the end of MAGIC. A new crisis arises as Castle and his family are attempting to heal from the recent rampage of Scott Dunn.

A cowardly betrayal leaves Rick Rodgers and Kate Beckett fighting for their lives. Can they learn to rely on the other; will it lead to something more? What happens when they return from exile and the world learns the truth? A/U. Complete. Giant hugs to who've taken a chance on this story and followed to the end. Which is just a beginning...

Detective Beckett meets a stranger in the coffee shop. He helps guide her through the next period in her life. And beyond

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

Castle and Kate are finally happy and Bracken is gone...or is he? Rated T for language, possible violence and romance

She has a baby. She brought a baby back from Haiti. Can you even do that? Season 3 AU.

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

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 9/2015.

"Castle, Castle wake up." Their joined hands wiggle against her belly in her efforts to rouse him. "Castle, we got married last night," she hisses. - A Season 4 AU that starts mid-4x08 (Heartbreak Hotel) based on a tumblr prompt. Caskett.

"He's beginning to think she remembers far more than she's saying. He's beginning to think that she's missing because she's at medical appointments: more than just physical therapy appointments. And now she's here, in his loft, for at least a week, and doped into a state where those walls she talked about seem to have fallen down." S4 AU, 1 month in. Property of ABC/Marlowe.

Post Knockout continuation. No lies and no secrets, but not all hugs and joy either. Caskett. Now Complete.

"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's been absent. Character study set somewhere in the spring of Season 2. I like to create back-stories for these wonderful characters and give them opportunities to flesh out their "off-camera" lives a bit. Marlowe & Miller et al own Castle and my heart. I only own my imagination, creativity, and excitement.

A day spent in his company gives her a bad headache and an almost overwhelming desire to hit him. Or shoot him. But under it all she can feel the current tugging at her. Because he's sexy in the bad-boy way that's always turned her on. Season 1. In the beginning, Marlowe created Castle and Beckett. I own nothing.

This is a tag to For Better or Worse, what I think happened off camera that last few minutes. The followup chapters covers my take on what happened after the credits rolled. Rating is to be on the safe side. Obvious spoilers for season 6 finale.

Castle and Beckett have made the move to DC after she says yes to both Castle and the job, but nothing is ever easy; at least nothing with them. Now that the dance is over and reality has set in; what life will they ultimately choose; one together or apart? Post Watershed - All spoilers game - Rated M - just to cover the bases. 2013 Castle Ficathon Entry #2 Cover Art dtrekker

Summary: An alternate storyline path beginning in at that moment where Kate confesses more than she meant to in the Interrogation room, and the aftermath that it rains down on Rick. Not much in the lines of case work on this story, it is more about what happens when a person thinks everything they feel for another is invalidated.

Alexis didn't survive 'Hunt' and Castle never returned to New York. 5 years later he is back.

Beckett stumbles across something confusing about Castle and his mysterious past. Detective senses tingling, she goes on the hunt to peel a layer off the Castle onion. Angst, romance, action and humor ensue. Chapter 13 now up! Rated M for a reason, folks!

"Castle, where the hell are we?" "Vegas baby." He mumbles, a sleepy grin stretching across his face.

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.'

Seriously, this just isn't fair. She so rarely has a day off in the middle of the week, and instead of spending it lounging in bed with her, all her delicious nakedness aligned with his, he has to sit through Black Pawn meetings. Happy Birthday, AC!

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."

Beckett is in DC and Castle is in NYC - Post Watershed - with all spoilers inherently in play. Decisions have been made and stands taken, but someone from their past will force them to face one another one more time. Will Caskette conquer all? This is my first fanfiction EVER! Cover art by dtrekker - Castle 2013 Ficathon entry-Rating M for some language and later chapters.

She's breathing hard, so hard it hurts. Breathing like she's still running.

Welcome to 'The Fix' - or 'Fixing (Season) Five' if you like. The concept is to rewrite Castle Season 5. It will be fixing what I and/or others didn't like or even wished could have been done better, or simply was not shown. I am seeking input and contributions from Fan Fiction & 12th Precinct members. Please PM or leave a review. This is my Castle Hiatus 2013 Ficathon entry.

"Only this time he didn't come to promote a book, this time he came to say goodbye."

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.

(AU) When renowned novelist Richard Castle killed off his main character he hoped it would lead to something extraordinary and unpredictable. What he didn't expect was to find himself in danger, his life in the hands of a woman who guards her heart as closely as she guards her secrets.

After nine years of marriage, Rick Castle finally has to get out. But when the daughter of an old friend comes into his life, he starts to find a reason to work for more. AU, Now Complete, with Epilogue.

A continuation of Dangerous Game. Highly recommended that you read that first. Beckett tries to figure out where she wants things to go with Castle. Meanwhile, a serial killer fixates on Beckett.