He'd been pretty close to celibate for months...which had left him here, a hundred miles and more north of the city, God alone knew where, on a bike he could just about ride with a temper he could just about control and absolutely no idea where to go or what to do next. AU, Pre-series, 2-shot #CastlePornado2019

(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}

The disappearance of Richard Castle rocked Kate Beckett's world—and his return just might do the same. Semi-AU Season 3. Post 3XK.

Rick and Kate celebrate her birthday and their wedding anniversary at a hotel.

Because I read a prompt about Kate Beckett being an actress, cast in a new role as a detective, who, for character research, is paired up w/ NYPD partners Rick Castle & Jordan Shaw to observe and learn the ropes. And, of course, there's a spark between Kate & Rick, but he's currently seeing his on-again, off-again Kyra Blaine, which makes things a bit more complicated.

'It's been five years and she's undoing him in five minutes.' AU.

Being in love with someone isn't always enough to want to be with them. Caskett AU. Two-shot.

"She should have gotten drunk and crawled into his lap ages ago. What had she been thinking? She would just have to make up for it now." A smutty AU post-ep for "The Limey."

"What would you do if it was the last night of your life?" He knew what he would do. He'd do what he hadn't done before the bomb, what for long, desperate, gruelling and agonised moments he'd thought he would never have the chance to do. Two shot. First chapter T. Second chapter M.

12 interconnected oneshots that lead up to Christmas that might just bring Reese and Carter together for the holidays. *cough shameless Careese cough* Inspired by 'The Twelve Days of Christmas' song

A collection of unrelated oneshots inspired by prompts received on tumblr.

Christmas Eve. Two Americans in London. One impromptu date. "What's the craziest thing you've ever done?"

After a tough case involving kids Castle reveals to Kate he'd been molested when he was a kid.

'Watching Kate Beckett dancing in a club is nothing short of a religious experience. Witnessing it once isn't enough.' A late season 3 four shot.

Beckett overhears Castle telling Demming that there's no flag on the play, which comes on top of an unsuccessful stay at the loft and a case which reopens a less-than-pleasant time in her past. AU of the second half of S2. Please see warning inside.

"Castle." His lashes rise, nearly graze hers in their ascent. She's never been this close before and yet, somehow, she still doesn't feel close enough, still wants so much more. "I love you." He looks mesmerized, intoxicated, but so sharp with need. Her thighs squeeze at his hips. "Now take me to bed." Insert for 'If You Wait', set between chapter fourteen and fifteen.

3 word prompt - kate drunk london — ANONYMOUS

"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.

She doesn't understand what happened between them, why it all went south. And at the touch of a hand it all comes rushing back to her, a wave of heavy emotion hitting her directly in the chest. Her eyes fall shut and she knows she's showing her hand, her heart, but god, she could have sworn they were headed somewhere five months ago. Probable Cause (5x05) AU

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.

Joss goes on her first vacation in years to do some quiet soul searching but fate-or a blizzard from hell-has other plans for her. ::AU:: Careese, of course! I won't blame anyone for wanting to kill my muse but it can't help but think these little things up for these two! Oh, and the rating will go up because I adore writing smut :D

Forgiveness isn't something you are only granted by others. Forgiveness is something that you also have to grant to yourself. An AU starting about six months earlier than canon did, and in part a Christmas story. Please see warning in Ch1. COMPLETE.

'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.

It felt like she reawakened something inside him that lay dormant for so long, the part of him that he was sure was dead, and he could not dispel it. ::AU:: Rating HAS finally increased :D

Love can happen in a blink of an eye. ::CAREESE ALL THE TIME:: I apologize for the lame summary but nothing came to mind LOL. This story is going to be sexy, fun, with a hint of intrigue. And it's most definitely AU. Perfect for summer! Rated M for reasons ;D

'Her body still hums with a kinetic energy, an electricity that begs to surge, be released, but this case has her dignity at stake, thanks to the man peeking over her shoulder between calming breaths. They can't afford to lose and perhaps, if they win, then maybe they really can find a creative way to celebrate.' AU episode insert for 2x02, 'The Double Down'. Three shot. For Alex.

'The blood has consumed the white of her shirt, drenched the fabric of her jacket, left her skin dull and papery, but he fell in love with a fighter, a warrior of a woman, and she can't give up now. He won't let her.' Takes an AU turn immediately after the shootout in the kitchen in 8x22, 'Crossfire'.

AU. I'm missing Scandal and football. So, I decided to combine the two. Fitz is a pro football player. Liv is an agent.

The first time they used her handcuffs in the bedroom. Post-episode tag for 5x02 "Cloudy With A Chance Of Murder."

It's the day of love and John has no plans other than working his newest number. Can Shaw knock some sense into him? Takes place after The Crossing but is A/U because Joss is alive.

it's hard to return to being friends once you've been so much more.

John and Joss pose as a couple whose marriage is on the rocks in order to investigate a number. In the process of undergoing marriage counseling, they discover some truths about themselves and each other that finally gets them on the same page. John/Joss

AU: Still in mourning a year after her mother's murder, 20-year-old Kate Beckett tries to drown her sorrows in a hot encounter with a ruggedly handsome stranger. She figures she'll never see him again... (NOW COMPLETE!)

Reese and Carter navigate rough waters through a year of shocks and challenges that threaten their shaky relationship. Fusco, Shaw, and Finch offer well timed support through the unfolding crisis. Rated a strong T for adult sexuality and its messy, unplanned consequences. This multi-chapter story was co-authored with the patient and talented rose griffes.

John is everyone's savior but Joss only wants to save him. ::AU:: Rated T. Angst then fluff ;D

John mattered to the team, to their friends, to the world, but especially to her, he just didn't think he did. {Set in s4 post 4x13} AU since Joss is alive, and ALL Careese because seriously they own my heart. Rating will go up because well it's me XD

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."

Olivia is marrying her college sweetheart Jake tomorrow and her friends want to throw her a party. One crazy night and a guy from seemingly out of nowhere later, Olivia is left questioning everything she knew to be true.

'Her hand flies to his forehead before she even realizes what she's doing, but his damp skin and fevered flesh steal her attention from the meaning behind her unplanned touch and that familiar worry uncoils from its hiding place inside her stomach.' In which a cold tests the boundaries of Castle and Beckett's partnership. Season 4 AU.

A weekend in the Hamptons brings fun, romance, relaxation and a surprise that neither Reese or Carter were prepared for.

John Reese finally expressed his feelings to Joss Carter that night in the morgue. Three months have passed and they have yet to talk about it. Will Joss finally open up too? AU as Joss is alive.

Joss Carter has a special gift for John Reese as they celebrate Christmas together. AU as Joss survived The Crossing. #CareeseIsEternal

The budding relationship between Carter and Beecher has made Reese question whether or not he only sees Carter as a friend. A possible connection with Beecher and HR only serves to complicate matters for both Carter and Reese. John struggles between keeping Carter safe while trying to win her heart, but will he lose her trust in the process?

'She has so much to say to him, so much she wants him to know, but how would she find the words? How would she find the courage' An AU oneshot set in the summer after Beckett's shooting. Birthday fic for ournorthstars.

AU: Olivia, an unhappily married schoolteacher, gets the shock of a lifetime when a steamy one-night stand from long ago resurfaces as the recently-separated father of an unruly student. All kinds of trouble (of the naughty variety) ensues.

Her heart was still in jagged pieces after the summer. The sequel to 'still our hands match'. Takes place throughout season 3. AU. Cover art by ournorthstars.

AU Joss Carter is recruited into the CIA by Agent Mark Snow and meets her new partner John Reese. Initial attraction to Reese, extreme recruiting techniques and their first mission as partners, all make her induction in the Agency a rather interesting one.

What if Castle and Beckett had gone for that drink at the end of 'Cops and Robbers' (4x07)? An AU post-ep one-shot.

Birthday fic for my darling KT, who actually asked for this. "I know, Castle, I know," she sobs, doesn't know what else to say, she understands, and this fire is tearing her apart. COMPLETE

Outside forces make it challenging for Joss and John to deal with an unplanned but passionate night between them. Will they come out unscathed at the resolution of it all?

Sequel to Center of Attention. 3 years later Olivia and Fitz are reunited, after Olivia receives an internship offer at a prestigious law firm in L.A. Can they find their way back to each other after 3 years of unspoken words? Can they get over all of the hurt and emotions that have vested over the years apart?

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**

After a bad break up, John and Joss have to try to pick up the pieces. (This is a repost of the story posted before. Not a new story.)

Carter and Reese have a slumber party, but its the morning after antics that confuse and excite them. Rated a very high M for the smut in chapter one. Its a two shot because it would be too long for an oneshot. takes place sometime season 3 between episodes 5 and 6

AU Extreme circumstances bring about a fateful meeting between John and Joss. Both are reeling from loss, seeking to forget and move on with their lives. A chance encounter brings about the chance for healing, but something happens to change the course of their lives forever.

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

A Private Jet, a spur of the moment vacation. Joss and John are taken away to Paradise and enjoy all the fun, luxury and romance the 'Lost City' can bring. AU

Detective Carter has more questions than answers as she continues to look at the case of Szymanski's death. Doing so brings some unwanted attention from someone close to her. Despite avoiding her, John must now find a way to protect her from HR and possibly confront her about what happened to their relationship. Reese/Carter of course with slightly AU. Takes place after All In.

Outside, cops and clerks moved about their days. She felt far away from that world. It was just her and him and he knew her and when he held her at night, she didn't feel lonely anymore. She let out a long breath. "I'm pregnant," she whispered.

John Reese is struggling with the 4th of July holiday and reaches out to a friend for comfort. This is my first fanfic. Please review and be kind. Thanks.

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.

When a new number that they can't save hits close to home for Joss Reese tries his best to be there for her while she deals with the loss, and to find the culprit. But what happens when John who is the hunter becomes the hunted, and someone from Carter's past wants revenge? GUH SUMMARY SUX LOL! RATED FOR LATER CHAPTERS(*waggles brows*)well that is if you guys want more chapts lol

Dinner and a movie is never just that when it comes to Reese and Carter.

Reese and Carter confront tough and troubling issues together. Rated for emotionally triggering themes.

Happens directly after John is released from Rikers in Prisoner's Dilemma. An alternative ending to the one we got where they were captured by Donnelly. The name of the fic is from the song playing while he was being released. It's by The Who.

After several tentative encounters, Reese takes charge to bring his new relationship with Carter to a deeper level. This story is a remix of the fantastic "Event Horizon" by rosegriffes, which was told from Carter's point of view. If you haven't read "Event Horizon", don't wait a moment more, do it now.

John gets hurt, and goes M.I.A. while Joss won't believe he's dead. When John reappears he's a bit worse for wear. ::This story is just a two shot since its incredibly long, and it is NOW RATED M bawahahahahahaha I do adore smut :D ::

Bored in the library, Leon Tao makes a single change to a database record, but what was meant to be a joke changes everything for John and Joss. AU due to the premise, bad IT, bad science and some OOC moments. This story contains spoilers from season two episodes The Contingency, Critical and Prisoner's Dilemma, but details, timelines and events may vary or unfold differently.

This separation from Carter needed to be fixed, Reese was certain of that. How to do it was the question. Creativity, persistence, and honesty figure into the solution, along with a little bit of canine intervention.

John has been avoiding Joss after their one night together, but not for the reasons she thinks. 2nd installment ot the Moments series

Carter finally gets Reese in handcuffs. If your mind went to the gutter, get it out! LOL... Carter has been avoiding Reese but now it's time to face him… Some romance for Carter and Reese… Some Carter for Reese

Reese comes over to Carter's apartment for a little comfort, but when things turn a little hot he runs. But Carter isn't about to let him run for long. 1st installment to the Moments series

Joss Carter's son Taylor can see that his Mom and Reese are attracted to each other, but won't admit it. He figures that they just need a little push in the right direction and he's just the man to do the job!

Will Joss' dating another man finally force John to admit his feelings for her?

She's been struggling to find the words for months, to tell him how much she loves and adores him, how happy he makes her. How she feels like a whole person when she's with him. How he fills the empty places inside her chest with his love and his smiles.

As Reese and Carter tackle a twisted case with deadly international implications their complex personal feelings are pushed to the breaking point. Please read and review.

"Come on, Birthday Boy. Let's go." Beckett throws Castle a 42nd birthday party. Co-authored with airbefore.

Reese gets a headache, tracks down an old friend, and visits a mysterious island all in the name of protecting his burgeoning relationship with Carter. Enjoy and do leave a review.

Reese and Carter give in to their impulses and find that reality is just as good as imagination. Enjoy and review.

Reese and Carter find that a good meal and good stories can open new possibilities, if the will is there. This is a sequel to "Pooja's New Tiffin Wallah."

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.***

A night out in a Mexican restaurant, in a tiny booth, surrounded by tequila shots and tacos leads to an abrupt Castle and a clammy Kate.

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.