Beckett reads something she shouldn't in Castle's office. Set immediately after 2x18 "Boom!" Complete.

A long lost relative, a curiously worded will, and an expansion of their partnership agreement lead Castle and Beckett down a path neither of them could have ever imagined. Caskett. Set mid-Season 3.

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

A collection of unrelated one-shots exploring various 'what if' scenarios. #18: What if… Castle didn't come clean about Johanna Beckett's murder at the end of 1x10?

"This is a bad idea," Kate whispers as Lanie fluffs the skirt of her dress. Her best friend straightens to adjust the stray curls of Kate's hair, ensuring the pretty bun at her nape is secure. "A little late to be getting cold feet, honey." Set any time between 4x10, 'Cuffed', and 4x11, 'Till Death Do Us Part'.

"There is no big deal. Sleep with whoever you want. The more, the merrier." "You know there is only one person I want to sleep with. You." I always felt like this conversation should have taken a different turn so here's my take on it.

(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]

Post Season 2. Beckett goes on vacation while Castle is writing in the Hamptons. Circumstances cross their paths and they end up spending some of that time together.

One-shot based on the end scene in 3x21: Dead Pool when Beckett tells Castle that from now on she's a one-writer girl. COMPLETE

Furious at Castle for showing evidence to an outsider–a flight attendant–and hurt by his dismissal of her, Beckett decides to take action. But so does he. AU set immediately after 4x20, "The Limey." Complete.

(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}

Nothing else exists in this world after Kate Beckett utters the words, "Castle, if we were getting married " with that open, adult look in her eye. AU set during 4x11: "Til Death Do Us Part"

4x01 Rise AU What if Castle hadn't said "someone you care about" but "someone you love" during that confrontation outside of the bookstore?

Castle and Beckett are trapped in an elevator together right after the end of "The Limey". Three chapter ficlet.

He put together a fundraiser in honor of her mother because he loves her, and she's been working so hard in therapy to get to the point where she can wholly love him back. She's not quite sure she's ready to say the words, but she knows she's ready to show him. One-shot.

Continuing the three words prompt-fills from tumblr.

(S3 AU) "Brattleboro, Vermont?" Beckett asks. "Yes, ma'am. I'm calling because you're listed as the emergency contact for a Richard Castle. I'm afraid we have some bad news." *COMPLETE*

"Because he's supposed to be..." In love with her. Wait, had she said that out loud? An AU fix-it for 4x5 "Eye of the Beholder."

'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.

"I wasn't going to leave you sick and alone on your favorite holiday, Castle." Set early season four, not long after 4x07, 'Cops and Robbers'. Castle Halloween Bash 2017 entry.

'For Kate Beckett, he would have tried. He would have continued to love her quietly. Not anymore, though. Not with the lying and leading him on and sinning by silence. But it doesn't stop him from wanting her.' One shot set throughout the '47 Seconds' arc.

'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.

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."

'He wants her. He wants her so much, it's naked and gleaming in his gaze, but he thinks he can't have her and she has to fix it.' Set post 4x21, 'Headhunters'. For the #CastlePornado.

Set during 4x01 "Rise". AU from the bookstore signing scene. One-shot. COMPLETE

An episode by episode tag for season three. Any AU versions will be marked.

'Loving her wasn't going away quietly. Loving her might break him.' Takes place after 4x21 Headhunters. Co-authored by jstar1382, chezchuckles and griever11.

After Beckett returns from California (To Love And Die In L.A.), Josh finds her asleep with Royce's letter in her hand. A birthday fic for Lou, based on a prompt she gave me ages ago!

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."

"I'm sitting in my living room with you on Halloween watching scary movies, Beckett. What more could I want?" Set season 4. Final entry for the Castle Halloween Bash 2016.

'Kate casts her gaze to the evening sky, momentarily ponders how she ended up here with a supposedly unlucky cat and a ludicrous writer both accompanying her home on Halloween night.' A Castle Halloween Bash 2016 entry. Set in season 3.

A collection of Caskett one shots.

The darkness of the precinct has always fascinated Castle. Set early season 4

Prompt fill as a thank you for the GoodLuckStana charity drive. Castle and Beckett at a season four book launch party. Cover art graciously provided by E (random-ship)

It'd been one of the more bizarre phone calls she'd ever received... AU post-ep for episode 4x20, 'The Limey.'

This can't be the end; this just cannot be it. AU for episode 3x17, 'Countdown.'

Episode insert for 4x21 "Headhunters." Castle and Beckett hash things out under the overpass.

'It's probably later than what is appropriate for him to be showing up on her doorstep, the city-lit darkness of nightfall pressing in against her windows, the lingering taste of her mouth still on his tongue, and his hand still alive with a pain that laces through his knuckles.' An AU post-ep for 3x13, Knockdown.

"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.

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.

"Castle, what are you doing here?" She felt his arms slide around her, gathering her up, gathering her to him, closer than ever before. His cologne filled her nostrils and his hands seemed to be everywhere at once, claiming her if she wasn't mistaken. - Set during 4x20 "The Limey" One-shot. Complete.

Still reeling from the knowledge that Castle's life, and a future she won't allow herself to consider, had rested in the manipulative hands of a serial killer, Kate looks for a way to calm her unsteady emotions and get some sleep. And where else would she turn, but to the man whose hand she'd held earlier that night? Set after 3XK (3x06).

"Okay, look, I think maybe you're hoping for perfect, Beckett. All this work you've been putting in…it's great. Really great. But I can tell you for a fact…perfect doesn't exist." One shot post-4x22 "Undead Again". COMPLETE

"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 tells his epic tale of manly valor as he escorts Beckett out of her burning apartment building during "Boom." Episode insert/Tumblr prompt fill from Kristungen.

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."

After their encounter with Serena Kaye one question seems to linger between them, "Do I belong to you?" Set during and post Eye of the Beholder.

'Discouraging a very doped up Kate Beckett from doing anything other than what she wants is no small feat.' A season 4 insert of sorts set between 4x16, Linchpin, and 4x17, Once Upon A Crime.

An insert between 4x05 'Eye of the Beholder' and 4x06 'Demons' - Serena Kaye and the haunted mansion - in which we see the Johanna Beckett Benefit. A prompt idea from Jeff. Happy Birthday, Jeff!

Season four fic, set shortly after Once Upon a Crime. A misunderstanding makes the green-eyed monster rear its ugly head.

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 hates hospitals. She hates the white linoleum tiles and how she can't help but wonder how often they are stained red. She hates how the walls all look the same, that no one could paint on even an ounce of joy. But what she hates most now is that her grandfather is there and she has no idea why. Post-Undead Again.

Episode insert for 4x16 Linchpin. When Kate and Castle have their argument in the morgue, what would have happened if he had responded to her "Sleep with whoever you want - the more, the merrier!" comment honestly? Written for a prompt/challenge on Twitter. One Shot.

A collection of Castle and Beckett first kisses! Number Eighteen: "Dare You To Move."

Based on a seven step system determined by giraffepoliceforce on tumblr, for how to confess your love to someone. Set early season four, around the time of the rogue head and "just like us". Total crack, and I hope it makes you smile. One shot.

Series of one-shots set in an alt-season 3 with the not-so-significant others removed from the picture. How might things have played out differently? Entry in the Castle Hiatus Ficathon 2013. Cover art by dtrekker.

"Time Will Tell" AU, set after The Limey. How would things have turned out differently if the time traveler case had happened in Season 4?

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.

CASKETT. Missing scenes for "To Love and Die in LA". While in LA, Castle and Beckett sleep together.

When Castle starts seriously dating a non-bimbo, non-blond, highly intelligent woman, things come to a head for Kate, who must decide if she is going to tell Castle how she really feels ... or risk losing him forever. COMPLETE.

Suddenly tomorrow doesn't seem early enough. "I've got a better idea," he smiles tentatively, holds out his right arm for her. "Come with me." Set post 4x22, Undead Again. NO Spoilers for season finale. NOW COMPLETE.

Now he knows he's just a plucky sidekick, and nothing more. Not her One and Done. Not the man she wanted to be with. Not enough. -Post-ep 47 Seconds. Spoilers for 4x19/4x20. I ain't kidding when I say it's angsty.

A moment in the break room. Wishful thinking for the end of Undead Again, slight spoilers for the sneaks.

Sometimes things happen that make you view your choices in an entirely different light. And if you're lucky and brave, you'll get the chance to right some of your wrongs. Season 4. Deals with the revelation of Beckett's secret. Chapter 10 now posted.

"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 and Beckett get stuck on a roof.

I hate to do it, but more angst after 47 Secs and The Limey. I can't help myself. It ends well.

She can't believe their moment is going to happen here, in a hospital room, when she can't even reach out to stop him. Slight Spoilers for 4x21.

CASKETT. Missing scene without a place for "The Limey". Beckett's in her black dress and Castle sees something he shouldn't. Angst ensues.

Castle/Beckett. Set immediately after 4x20 'The Limey'. Castle and Beckett's paths cross again before the day is over, and they finally get to have that talk about how they feel. Spoilers. Now rated M for the final chapter!

SPOILERS for The Limey and 47 Seconds. Because that last phone call made me hate them both a little.

Once more...yes, another post-47 fix-it. Because I think Our Heroes are actually capable of an adult conversation.

Fracture: the separation of an object or material into two or more pieces under the action of stress. Post-ep for 47 Seconds.

post-ep for 47 Seconds I am completely ignoring the preview for next week. COMPLETELY IGNORING IT. thus the title . oneshot.

Castle decided to write James Bond instead of Nikki Heat and so our Detective and Writer went their separate ways. Three years latter they run into each other again. Where do they go from there?

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.***

He's hurt; she thinks she can help. Takes place some time during S4, after Cuffed. Happy unbirthday, Laura! I love you.

When he stumbles through the darkened living room and opens the door, Beckett is standing there. Beckett, in faded jeans and a black button-down. Beckett, carrying a bottle of wine.

CASKETT. Post-ep for "Linchpin". Castle and Beckett share a drink and discuss the nature of Musery.

A Valentine's Day fic. Happy Valentine's Day, Julie! I love you.

Spoiler Alert for Ep4x15 "Pandora" - This is the argument that might take place in the trunk of a car when Castle tells Kate that Sofia Conrad will rescue them. Inspired by the CTV promo trailer.

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.

Post-ep for the Wedding. SPOILERS. co-authored by Sandiane Carter and chezchuckles. Multi-chapter.

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 tries to convince Beckett of the magic of the season. A chapter posted every day. COMPLETE

It's cliché, he knows, that this happens on New Years Eve. He's having a party, she comes, and the writer inside of him dies a little bit over the fact that fate has chosen this moment for them.

"Kate?" His confusion is laced with relief, because lord only knows what he was afraid of finding here. His hand is on her shoulder, heavy and warm. As soon as he sees her face his own crumples a little. "Oh, Kate." post ep. Cops & Robbers

"Her tummy skips, a happy, excited sensation, and she savors it, this secret knowledge that this here, this evening, this moment, it feels like home." Follow-up piece to episode 4x07, 'Cops and Robbers'

CASKETT. Post-ep for "Eye of the Beholder". Castle and Beckett go out for burgers and talk some more about kissing.

Castle has a plan to take down that wall. After three days, love will rise again. SPOILERS: season 4 premiere. by Sandiane Carter and chezchuckles. COMPLETE

After a home invasion, Beckett finds safety with Castle.

"Please Castle, I want to forget." Missing scene for Knockout.

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

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

One more for the post-Knockout files.

A series of connected one shots about what happens post-"Countdown" when Castle and Beckett go back to work after not dying. Basically, my version of this oh-so-popular "after episode" scenario. Hope you like it. Now with installment number five.

The world didn't end. It is only his world that is crumbling down. Post 3x17 - Countdown.

Castle gets the cold shoulder.

It's Ryan and Jenny's wedding and love is definitely in the air.

A stressful weekend for Castle and Beckett.

Castle catches Beckett in a rare moment of vulnerability.

Completed! Luke decides it's too painful to be just friends with Lorelai. But, can he stay away? Takes place in late season 4. ***Rating Change!***

Season 8: Episode 8.01 starts a couple of hours after the final scene of 7.22.

A new girl comes into town and tries to seduce Luke, and Lorelai’s a bit jealous. Nicole got out of the picture a little earlier than on the show. Set between Afterboom and Luke Can See Her Face. LL Chapter 14 is up. Now complete.

What if in Ted Koppel's Big Night Out Lorelai didn't call Jason for a date but she called Luke to pick her up. Will something happen between the two of them?

What if just one action changed the entire show, as we know it. What if one moment caused a chain of moments both couldn’t deny. My take on the very first episode, how I always thought it should have gone. LL.

If I'd wanted to spend four hours in the hospital I would've just tailed that paramedic. More flirting, less morphine. LukeLorelai, PreSeries AU.

Yet another 'Partings' fic. Trust me, you'll like it better that the episode. But it's my fix. Lorelai's thoughts and actions after the utlimatum, and she walks away and DOESN'T go to youknowwho's house. Finished!

One-shot piece. Luke has an important question for Lorelai which involves a familiar place for the two of them. Please RR.