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Hiraeth by bravevulnerability reviews
"It's him," her colleague answers and it's the solemn tone of his voice, the grave quality of words that she's heard in only the most dire of circumstances, that confirms it for her before he has to say another word. "It's Castle. They found him. Alive." AU. An entry for the Castle Ficathon 2017.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 26 - Words: 85,353 - Reviews: 1859 - Favs: 401 - Follows: 388 - Updated: 8/9/2017 - Published: 6/12/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Flashlight by l03l reviews
Eight years later Richard Castle is found, and it's no longer his ring on her finger. AU from 6x23 "For Better Or Worse".
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 17 - Words: 59,498 - Reviews: 1218 - Favs: 539 - Follows: 892 - Updated: 7/25/2015 - Published: 9/22/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Winning It All by KroganVanguard reviews
Rick Castle thought nothing was going to top winning the Super Bowl. Then he drove into the back of Kate Beckett's car. An AU entry for the Castle Winter Hiatus Ficathon 2014.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 9 - Words: 23,180 - Reviews: 278 - Favs: 121 - Follows: 454 - Updated: 4/6/2015 - Published: 12/11/2014 - Rick C., Kate B.
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: 1850 - Favs: 839 - Follows: 1,418 - Updated: 2/1/2015 - Published: 1/23/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Salient by Garrae reviews
"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.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 23 - Words: 82,411 - Reviews: 723 - Favs: 170 - Follows: 271 - Updated: 11/3/2014 - Published: 10/12/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
No Place I'd Rather Be by skygirl55 reviews
When Richard Castle learns his publisher hired a writing consultant to help him complete his latest novel he's insulted-until he meets her. Dr. Kate Beckett was merely looking for a summer job between semesters, but could three weeks with the famous writer might be more than she bargained for? Caskett AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 23 - Words: 60,737 - Reviews: 606 - Favs: 313 - Follows: 398 - Updated: 10/18/2014 - Published: 8/23/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Broken Summer by InkyCoffee reviews
"There would be no unexpected sound of her key in the lock. No sound of stilettos across the floorboards. No laughing greeting or warm embrace or welcoming kiss. Not any more." -My entry for the 2013 Castle Hiatus Ficathon
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst - Chapters: 12 - Words: 65,301 - Reviews: 590 - Favs: 259 - Follows: 394 - Updated: 5/5/2014 - Published: 5/19/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
No, I'm not letting you go by robin daggers reviews
He let her go because he loves her. She won't let him back in because she loves she child he abandoned. Threats from Barney's work meant that there was only one way to protect his pregnant wife five years ago. Thing was, he didn't expect to be coming back.
How I Met Your Mother - Rated: M - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 12 - Words: 89,568 - Reviews: 235 - Favs: 81 - Follows: 101 - Updated: 4/30/2014 - Published: 12/23/2013 - Barney S., Robin S.
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: 1832 - Favs: 668 - Follows: 803 - Updated: 2/4/2014 - Published: 4/18/2013 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Endure All Things by seilleanmor reviews
Holiday fic. A chapter a day. Spoilers for all US aired episodes. Set in the More Than Together universe, although I suppose it's not necessary to have read that fic to understand this one.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 25 - Words: 53,566 - Reviews: 388 - Favs: 89 - Follows: 154 - Updated: 12/25/2013 - Published: 12/1/2013 - Rick C., Kate B., OC - Complete
Expectations by ColieMacKenzie reviews
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!
Castle - Rated: T - English - Family/Romance - Chapters: 12 - Words: 34,419 - Reviews: 635 - Favs: 446 - Follows: 722 - Updated: 9/11/2013 - Published: 5/29/2012 - Kate B., Rick C.
Against All Odds by Sandiane Carter reviews
He never thought it could hurt like this. AU for 5x05, "Probable Cause."
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 32 - Words: 111,165 - Reviews: 2303 - Favs: 762 - Follows: 803 - Updated: 9/8/2013 - Published: 4/25/2013 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
More Than Together by seilleanmor reviews
A thirty day fanfiction challenge. Each chapter is based on a prompt word. Loosely connected, but not chronological. Each is exactly one thousand words. SPOILERS for all US aired episodes.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 30 - Words: 31,745 - Reviews: 747 - Favs: 180 - Follows: 259 - Updated: 6/30/2013 - Published: 6/1/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Spiral Bound by Dmarx reviews
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.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 100 - Words: 163,645 - Reviews: 4571 - Favs: 956 - Follows: 989 - Updated: 5/20/2013 - Published: 3/15/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Unvanquished: Return by chezchuckles reviews
Beckett's January 9th anniversary. For those of you who wanted to know what happened to them after that train into France. Third in the Unvanquished series.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 9 - Words: 24,696 - Reviews: 319 - Favs: 144 - Follows: 129 - Updated: 1/28/2013 - Published: 1/9/2013 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
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: 579 - Favs: 229 - Follows: 159 - Updated: 10/18/2012 - Published: 6/16/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Is Forever Possible? by RGoodfellow64 reviews
Chapter 28. Life goes on and Kate discovers magic is real.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 28 - Words: 229,340 - Reviews: 449 - Favs: 346 - Follows: 316 - Updated: 9/29/2012 - Published: 2/24/2011 - Rick C., Kate B. - 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: 656 - Favs: 367 - Follows: 242 - Updated: 6/12/2012 - Published: 6/1/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Breaking The Bonds by ThePossibilityOfMagic reviews
Sometimes, the only way to become whole is to break first. Post-Limey/Headhunters.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,490 - Reviews: 55 - Favs: 164 - Follows: 27 - Published: 5/25/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Follow Me Through The Rain by a. loquita reviews
Several years into the future the man ultimately responsible for Johanna Beckett's murder is on trial. But for Castle and Beckett the state of things is not how either of them thought it would all turn out. Castle/Beckett. Complete
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 12 - Words: 35,561 - Reviews: 130 - Favs: 112 - Follows: 133 - Updated: 5/20/2012 - Published: 3/1/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Back to Where We Have Never Been by caffinate-me reviews
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.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 32 - Words: 91,866 - Reviews: 1005 - Favs: 777 - Follows: 445 - Updated: 5/11/2012 - Published: 1/20/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
One Hundred Coffees by Younger Dr. Grey reviews
The story of each and every one of those one hundred coffees that Kate owes Rick. Castle/Beckett. Now COMPLETE. Spoilers now include "Undead Again" in the EPILOGUE/START OF SEQUEL, which is what I just added. Fluff, angst, reality.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 21 - Words: 40,643 - Reviews: 724 - Favs: 415 - Follows: 496 - Updated: 5/1/2012 - Published: 11/22/2011 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Old Habits by dalfron reviews
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.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 5 - Words: 15,213 - Reviews: 86 - Favs: 115 - Follows: 276 - Updated: 4/29/2012 - Published: 3/27/2012 - Kate B., Rick C.
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: 264 - Favs: 356 - Follows: 246 - Updated: 4/17/2012 - Published: 4/12/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Everything changes in a moment by AllieCam reviews
Castle calls by the 12th and sees something unexpected. It changes everything. Spoilers for everything up to 4x17. Please R&R.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 3 - Words: 5,532 - Reviews: 63 - Favs: 25 - Follows: 130 - Updated: 4/1/2012 - Published: 3/19/2012 - Rick C., Kate B.
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: 113 - Favs: 167 - Follows: 22 - Published: 3/26/2012 - 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: 614 - Favs: 531 - Follows: 414 - Updated: 3/21/2012 - Published: 1/19/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Freeze, Thaw, Reheat by ShotsyGirl reviews
Castle is backing off the sexual innuendo, letting Kate know he'll always be there. Kate is silently seeking and accepting more. A little back and forth. Chapter 52 up 03/19/12! *Reposted 3/20 due to FFnet errors.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 52 - Words: 212,768 - Reviews: 1236 - Favs: 616 - Follows: 910 - Updated: 3/20/2012 - Published: 4/17/2011 - Kate B., Rick C.
Rain Down Over Me by KyinHI reviews
She uses the surge of chemicals as a balm and as an analgesic. Delights in the tingle in her fingers, the heady rush in her forehead, behind her eyes. It blurs her vision and numbs the pain.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 10 - Words: 21,457 - Reviews: 186 - Favs: 96 - Follows: 104 - Updated: 3/15/2012 - Published: 2/19/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Moonlight And Mistletoe by The 12th Precinct reviews
Kate Beckett loses a bet to Richard Castle and finds herself spending the Christmas holidays with him and his family at his cabin, Victory Lodge, in the Catskills. What happens under the Moonlight and Mistletoe? -tons of smut-
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 30 - Words: 97,029 - Reviews: 344 - Favs: 399 - Follows: 310 - Updated: 3/8/2012 - Published: 11/24/2011 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Beyond Broken Castle Walls by eyrianone reviews
Nine months ago she gave him up at the behest of his daughter - choosing to break herself in order to free him. As dumb ideas go it's the worst one ever. ***Finalist for 'Best Romance' in the 2012 Castle Fan Fiction Awards.***
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 21 - Words: 41,491 - Reviews: 731 - Favs: 638 - Follows: 406 - Updated: 11/3/2011 - Published: 8/31/2011 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
To Have and To Hold by MommaKristine reviews
When Beckett steps away from her desk Castle's curiosity gets the better of him. He never expected to be crushed by what he found in her drawer. Is it too late for them or can he convince her that he's her 'one and done? Rated M, not fluff, angst warning.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 41 - Words: 128,289 - Reviews: 1599 - Favs: 774 - Follows: 585 - Updated: 7/2/2011 - Published: 2/11/2011 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
A New Beginning by AlwaysKate11 reviews
Beckett finally wakes up after her surgery. A huge misunderstanding as she wakes up puts a roadblock in her relationship with Castle. Meanwhile, they also have to deal with changes at the 12th. Spoiler alert from Season 3 finale.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 16 - Words: 39,529 - Reviews: 36 - Favs: 88 - Follows: 88 - Updated: 6/27/2011 - Published: 6/6/2011 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Wrong by Griever11 reviews
Castle deals with some interesting information regarding the state of Beckett's love life. Completed 19 June 2011.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 5 - Words: 7,966 - Reviews: 68 - Favs: 169 - Follows: 105 - Updated: 6/18/2011 - Published: 4/15/2011 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Final Heat by Oldest Man reviews
He's done shadowing Beckett and has finished the last novel in the Heat series and now is preparing to go on tour - but not to promote his book. Last chapter is up. Hope you enjoy it.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 16 - Words: 39,782 - Reviews: 236 - Favs: 228 - Follows: 189 - Updated: 5/8/2011 - Published: 4/19/2011 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
In Absence by Neon Daisies reviews
She disappears one night in December after the Stark Industries annual Christmas party. All that’s left of him anymore is the mystery, and the misery. He never considered when he first saw the message that she might not be returning. T/P. Mature themes.
Ironman - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 16 - Words: 107,334 - Reviews: 84 - Favs: 164 - Follows: 59 - Updated: 2/28/2009 - Published: 6/19/2008 - A. E. Stark/Tony, V. Potts/Pepper - Complete