How would things have turned out different if one of them could have heard the others thoughts at the times they needed to most.

After proposing to Castle out of the blue in mid-season 3, and a sudden, whirlwind marriage, Kate must finally confront the secret she's kept from Rick for seven years. Very Alternate Universe.

He got shot for her. He almost died for her. Almost. Set post-knockout. After taking the sniper's bullet for Kate, Rick is in the hospital in a coma, leaving Kate in the real world, forced to deal with the repercussions. Then, when he wakes up with amnesia, believing he's still married to Gina and with no recollection of Kate...well you have to read to find out. (AU)

When Special Agent Kate Beckett is offered an interview for a Secret Service position at the White House she didn't know what to expect, but even less than the position as personal protection for the first daughter, she never expected him. President/SSA AU. COMPLETE.

"If Tyson wants to play, he can play with her. Alexis will come out of this intact if it's the last thing Kate Beckett does." Season 4 AU. TW for violence, assault, recovery, and mature themes.

Totally AU where Beckett has a younger sister. Rated T for language that is sure to come later.

Knockout AU - Preview: "He's right you know," Castle murmurs softly, "some things would be a mistake in any life, in each place and forever."

While in Atlantic City having a girls' weekend with Kate, Lanie, and Jenny, Alexis and her best friend Paige find themselves suspected of murder. My entry for the 2015 Castle Summer Ficathon. The cover art was designed and created by the incredibly talented Angie (@dtrekker on Twitter). Rated 'T,' but the rating might change.

A sequel to A Season in Hell. Castle is recovering from a gunshot wound intended for Beckett during Montgomery's funeral.

AU where Kate Beckett has a daughter from a drunken one night stand in Las Vegas on her way home from Stanford. All she knows of the father is that he has bright blue eyes, which her daughter has inherited. 11 years later, Ryan points out the similarities between Joey Beckett and Castle, sending everything into chaos. Set in season 2.

Beckett has a secret. What happens when her three children come rushing into the precinct. What else happens when no one knew she had children ? Caskett in later chapters.

When Beckett doesn't show up to the precinct one day, the team starts to worry. They quickly discover that something drastic has happened. Where has Beckett gone, and what will it take to get her back? Rated T for some graphic-ish content.

Post-ep for 2x24 Beckett deals with the aftermath of Gina showing up at the precinct and then leaving for the summer with Castle. She makes great efforts to move on with her life, and then disaster strikes. "Make. Me. Care." She uttered the words one last time in a tissue thin voice, as cruel, embarrassing tears coursed down her cheeks. "Too late, Kate. You already do."

"My heart has known the coup de grace. Ah! I did not foresee it." -'A Season in Hell,' Arthur Rimbaud. Prompt from Panda09: where Castle takes the bullet for Kate at the end of season three

What if Kate and Rick had met when Alexis was in trouble? AU: Johanna is alive, Kate is not a cop and... well read to find out the rest.

"It surprises him that they're talking about this, considering their track record. "You remember?" he asks, letting her take the lead." An AU take on the events of 4x01 'Rise' when Castle goes to see Beckett at the hospital.

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...

Post-Ep for '47 Seconds'. "I need a word with you." Castle's voice cuts through the hubbub of the bullpen even though he has it purposefully toned low. Low and rough, scraping at his vocal cords with a touch of something dark and smoky that tugs at Kate's gut, exciting and scaring her in equal measure.

An early start to the morning and career day, a pretty easy day for the Castle house hold. It doesn't stay that way for long as something is bothering Nate that is far more troubling than a normal seven year old problem. 3rd in AM series

This year, Lanie's determined to drag Beckett to Castle's Halloween party. At first Beckett's reluctant, but when she sees a certain costume, she changes her mind. How would Castle react if he saw her in this? And she's not the only one with a plan... Set mid-S4. Now Complete.

I'm not a cop, he thinks. I'm... not a cop. And that means there are a lot of things I can't do. But it also means... I don't have to play by the rules.

"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.

As Castle was walking out of a meeting at Black Pawn he looked up to glance at the TV showing the rolling news channel, it was then that he heard words, that no husband, wife or partner of a cop wanted to hear "Major incident declared at the twelfth precinct, known causalities with one death confirmed".

AU. A Comic Con, a long car ride home and two people dressed up as Lieutenant Chloe and Captain Reynolds. A One-Shot.

AU. Kate Beckett has a secret, and that 'secret' is coming to town - what happens when she arrives, especially given that even Castle doesn't know who she is? Now complete.

Beckett gets a phone call in the morning. Some one is hurt and needs her. But soon the family of the 12th is faced with a ghost from the past. Squeal to 2 AM Wake up call.

What if Rick had had a different reaction to Kate's secret being revealed in the interrogation room? VERY AU after 47 Seconds. Based on a prompt from Louise McDoogle. Her words used with permission. Now with new Cover art by Detective Angie

AU 47 Seconds. He swallows down the thickness in his throat, turning to leave, only to find her standing in the doorway, her shoulders sagging, a hand covering her mouth.

If it only takes a moment for your life to change forever, can a 'one time thing' right the wrong? An AU Caskett meeting.

Missing scene from Veritas; Beckett thanks the boys for all they do.

Castle grins, watching her. He never realized how into baseball she was. Not until she met Joe Torre last year that is. So when his publisher handed him tickets to a Yankees game earlier this week, he knew exactly who to give the second ticket to. Prompt from Tumblr: "A first kiss where they're at a Yankees game and it's the kiss cam on them and they just decide to go for it."

"And then the crowd starts chanting, a slow rumble at first that builds into a fiery crescendo. It takes him a moment to realize what they're saying." Fill for anon prompt on Castle Fanfic Prompts on Tumblr.

Kate was in a car accident, and she lost her memory. I'm sorry but that's the best I can do.

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!

"You're supposed to make out on New Year's."

She laughs and leans in to press her lips to his. "I am all yours, Castle," she says as she pulls back. "I don't consider breaking just anyone out of prison." Post Ep for 5x05.

"You can kid the world, but not your sister"-Charlotte Grey. It's been five years, but Cassie Beckett is back in NYC, and she won't let anything stand in the way of her big sister's happiness, not even Kate herself. A BabySisterBeckett!Fic. Nominated for the the 12th Precinct's Fan Awards: Best Character Specific Fic. COMPLETE

Kate thought bitterly to herself, "They were supposed to be after me, leaving was supposed to keep Castle safe, but it had only made him a target." Not going to delve into the Dragon or the case more of a Castle/BeNckett/Alexis relationship story. NOW with new cover art by Detective Angie

"Damnit Kate I'm a man, not your personal teddy bear or security blanket. You can't just crawl into my bed every night and expect me to just lay there!" Set in s4; Kate is forced to stay at Castle's place, and things could get awkward... Castle/Beckett fic with plenty of sexual tension and an interesting case that hits a little too close to home for our favorite Detective.

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.

Early season 4- Castle's having trouble with the women in his life, who does he tell his troubles to? Kate Beckett of course. Just a light fun story. (Now Edited)

Alexis has a secret. Explores the relationship Kate/Alexis, but also Rick/Alexis and Rick/Kate.

Kate comes to Alexis rescue

A man is found dead with Castle's wallet in his pocket

Beckett and Castle never seem to deal with it because they're so busy being in danger. So Lanie figured there is no time like the present.NOW 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

Beckett is waiting for Castle at the precinct when she gets a call from Alexis and finds herself rushing over to the hospital, after Castle has been involved in a car accident.

How did you destroy a man's entire life? Erase everything he'd thought he'd known? It couldn't be easy to have some of your most basic assumptions about your life thrown into question. AU. Alexis comes to Beckett with some interesting news.

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.

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.

She can't seem to go a night with out the damn writer invading her dreams. So Beckett is going to take some advice... one-shot

Beckett shows up to a crime scene where the victim bares a striking resemblance to her partner's daughter who just happen to have the day off and isn't answering his phone.

Richard Castle discovers something unexpected when he visits Kate Beckett one December night.

Kate is given guardianship of a friend's one-year-old daughter. Castle tries to help in his own unique way. Chaos and fluff ensues.

"It was essentially the basic Properties of Equality. Her dad was important to Kate; Alexis was important to her Dad; therefore, Alexis was important to Kate." Two-shot, Kate x Alexis family fluff with some Caskett to taste set sometime after 04x07.

If you want a story that feels realistic, and will make you laugh as well as cry, than this one is for you. Drama mixed with fun, romance, and unexpected developments for Castle and Beckett.

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.

COMPLETE. All the ways Beckett could say 'I love you too' without saying a word.

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.

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.***

When Castle goes missing, Kate must confront her feelings as she and the team struggle to find him in time. Takes place after season 3, but not a finale fic.

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

Castle finds himself kidnapped whilst on a book tour. Will Beckett, his partner, move heaven and earth to get him back safe and sound?

A missing scene taking place in Boom after Beckett is sent home with Castle. She has trouble shutting her mind off and is grateful that Castle is there to help her fight the darkness. Castle/Beckett Friendship

When a case throws a very young girl into the hands of Kate Beckett, chaos and hilarity ensue. Meanwhile, Kate and Castle's relationship undergoes a strain when he leaves for a long trip out of state. Somewhere post-Knockdown; rated T to be safe. CASKETT.

Just one touch. That's all it takes. Post 3.06 - 3XK.

Alexis' summer program isn't all that it's cracked up to be and she wants to go home but, Castle is being held hostage in the Hamptons by Gina, and Martha is off doing her own thing. So who does she call?

One-Shot Castle and the boy walk in on Tom and Kate sparring. What happens when Castle is told to either put up or shut up?