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Badge of Honor by ipreferwestside reviews
"Her gaze flicks to his, eyes suddenly dark, dangerous. Seductive. 'Maybe this is our honeymoon.'" A 7x07 AU one shot. COMPLETE
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,539 - Reviews: 24 - Favs: 31 - Follows: 13 - Published: 8/11 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
A Class Act by acertainzest reviews
Just a little piece of smutty silliness for the August 2019 #CastlePornado. "Rick's pulse thumped loudly in his ears. He was breaking so many rules right now, and everyone knew that Professor Beckett was a stickler for the rules..."
Castle - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,098 - Reviews: 36 - Favs: 37 - Follows: 21 - Published: 8/11 - Complete
Cassiopeia by ipreferwestside reviews
Castle and Beckett have fun under the stars. One shot. COMPLETE.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,418 - Reviews: 27 - Favs: 29 - Follows: 12 - Published: 8/10 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Interpose by InkyCoffee reviews
Whatever that object was had transported him into a world that already had a Richard Castle. And rather than switching them, or placing one in the other's body, or making the other magically disappear in order for the cosmos to teach him a lesson à la It's a Wonderful Life… This reality now had two Richard Castles. A oneshot AU on the Canon AU in 7x06, for the Castle Pr0nado.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,800 - Reviews: 27 - Favs: 38 - Follows: 17 - Published: 8/9 - Rick C. - Complete
Right Here Next to Me by Trinity Everett reviews
"They'd had the same conversation nearly every day since they started sharing a bed, but she'd made a point to mock him a little more after they found Indy and the dog adapted to Rick's schedule instead of hers." - Caskett AU, Job AU, a 'Start All Over Again' verse (IndyFic) story.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,605 - Reviews: 30 - Favs: 29 - Follows: 25 - Published: 8/4 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
As The Story Goes by Trinity Everett reviews
A collection of Caskett drabbles, ficlets, and one-shots based on prompts. Today's offering: Observation - An outside perspective of a moment between Castle and his boys. Rated K.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 45 - Words: 68,862 - Reviews: 744 - Favs: 177 - Follows: 305 - Updated: 6/21 - Published: 8/30/2014 - Rick C., Kate B.
Truth of the Words by Trinity Everett reviews
Married life isn't always jokes, smiles, and fancy trips, but Kate and Rick are willing to put in the work. - A 'Waking Up in Vegas' Verse story. Caskett AU
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,007 - Reviews: 39 - Favs: 40 - Follows: 30 - Published: 6/9 - [Kate B., Rick C.] Johanna B. - Complete
With A Twist by Dmarx reviews
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?
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 18 - Words: 63,784 - Reviews: 879 - Favs: 189 - Follows: 337 - Updated: 6/6 - Published: 4/4/2018 - Rick C., Kate B.
Sweet Disposition by bravevulnerability reviews
"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'.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 5 - Words: 10,063 - Reviews: 358 - Favs: 176 - Follows: 228 - Updated: 6/6 - Published: 5/28 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Where's My Love by bravevulnerability reviews
'He's never known a laugh more beautiful than the one that belonged to her. He'd never forget it either.' One shot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,324 - Reviews: 115 - Favs: 120 - Follows: 41 - Published: 4/26 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
One-Writer Girl by Liv Wilder reviews
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
Castle - Rated: K - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,862 - Reviews: 134 - Favs: 96 - Follows: 28 - Published: 4/24 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Before the world fell at our feet by liviafan1 reviews
On the brink of divorce nearly two years following the events of 8x01, Beckett uproots her life in New York to move to Los Angeles, where Castle lives now, to try to repair what she broke. Season 8 AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 17 - Words: 38,478 - Reviews: 659 - Favs: 196 - Follows: 508 - Updated: 4/6 - Published: 2/18/2016 - Rick C., Kate B.
When Stars Align by Liv Wilder reviews
A what-if from "47 Seconds." What if Kate had sent Ryan away when he interrupted Castle's speech about the victims and missed opportunities. One-shot. COMPLETE.
Castle - Rated: K - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,310 - Reviews: 109 - Favs: 105 - Follows: 36 - Published: 4/3 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Made to Be by Trinity Everett reviews
Although she might not have had time to plan a party for Castle's birthday, Beckett is able to make the occasion big anyway. Caskett, Post-Series.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,653 - Reviews: 48 - Favs: 57 - Follows: 23 - Published: 4/2 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
May It Never End by Lord of Kavaka reviews
A collection of Caskett drabbles from tumblr based off a 100 prompt meme. Ratings ranging from K to M.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 10 - Words: 10,590 - Reviews: 163 - Favs: 96 - Follows: 166 - Updated: 4/1 - Published: 5/4/2016 - [Rick C., Kate B.] - Complete
Time-Honored Tradition by Trinity Everett reviews
"You know, the time-honored hazing that goes on in those few moments we share where he and I are alone just before my daughter descends the stairs." - Rick Rodgers learns the hard way what it's like to be on the receiving end of a certain dating tradition. Caskett. High School AU. Meeting AU.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,550 - Reviews: 48 - Favs: 66 - Follows: 32 - Published: 3/31 - [Rick C., Kate B.] Jim B., Johanna B. - Complete
Long Day by Trinity Everett reviews
Beckett proposes a different way to unwind after a long day, and it doesn't involve retiring to Castle's guest room. A post-Boom AU ficlet. Caskett.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,351 - Reviews: 44 - Favs: 63 - Follows: 30 - Published: 3/9 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Solace by Pink-Pencil-Girl303 reviews
Before the Unification War tore the 'Verse apart, it first pulled two people together. 19-year-old Malcolm Reynolds, aspiring Independent fighter, and Inara Serra, 20, Companion-in-training. Fate binds them to each other. Duty divides them. And by the time they realize what's worth fighting for, it might be too late to save it. Pre-series AU, Mal/Inara.
Firefly - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 21 - Words: 70,019 - Reviews: 92 - Favs: 21 - Follows: 27 - Updated: 1/19 - Published: 2/14/2018 - [Mal, Inara] Nandi
Waiting to be Written by Trinity Everett reviews
Spending New Year's Eve in a loud, crowded club isn't Kate Beckett's idea of a good time, but she manages to find a silver lining, and a familiar face. - A pre-series Caskett AU meeting fic.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,453 - Reviews: 60 - Favs: 65 - Follows: 28 - Published: 12/31/2018 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Near Light by bravevulnerability reviews
"All I want this Christmas is just to be here, to remember. But if I can't do that… I want to make new memories, build new traditions to go with the old." An AU that takes place immediately after the events of 3x24, Knockout. Set during the Christmas season.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 12 - Words: 44,256 - Reviews: 652 - Favs: 226 - Follows: 281 - Updated: 12/24/2018 - Published: 12/14/2018 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Even the Possibility by Dmarx reviews
It's been years since she's given any degree of consideration to miracles or magic but here, in Richard Castle's office, surrounded by the words that saved her, she's beginning to believe that maybe – just maybe – it's not outside the realm of possibility. Pre-series meeting. A Thanksgiving one shot.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,168 - Reviews: 64 - Favs: 45 - Follows: 23 - Published: 11/21/2018 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Healthy Competition by EllaNight reviews
It's Kate's turn to pick a movie but Castle believes he can persuade her to give up her turn. Set any time after 5x11. Some fluffy smut written for the Castle Pornado!
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,749 - Reviews: 36 - Favs: 63 - Follows: 25 - Published: 11/18/2018 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Just Like Fiction by mysterymuse reviews
When Kate Beckett sublets a new apartment, the last thing she expects is to meet Richard Castle's spirit. Based on the film "Just Like Heaven."
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Supernatural - Chapters: 12 - Words: 52,127 - Reviews: 306 - Favs: 131 - Follows: 249 - Updated: 11/13/2018 - Published: 6/12/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Company by Trinity Everett reviews
A chance encounter in the park has the potential to turn Kate Beckett's life upside down. Caskett AU. Now Complete.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 24 - Words: 35,877 - Reviews: 769 - Favs: 192 - Follows: 314 - Updated: 11/12/2018 - Published: 5/9/2018 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Understanding and Support by Trinity Everett reviews
"After all, that's what he and Beckett do frequently now, whether it's sitting in a booth at Remy's or in his living room after a hard case. Nothing sexual about it, just two people enjoying each other's company. Right?" - A 2x20 Caskett AU
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,318 - Reviews: 69 - Favs: 87 - Follows: 40 - Published: 8/21/2018 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Whiteout by Lord of Kavaka reviews
Antarctica. Six million square miles of ice. The coldest place on Earth. Forty-six countries had competing claims and maintained outposts. There was no regular law enforcement there. Kate Beckett was the lone U.S. Marshal assigned to the territory. AU from RISE. CastleFicathon2018. Inspired by the graphic novels and movie of the same name. Rated T. COMPLETE.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Suspense - Chapters: 28 - Words: 75,416 - Reviews: 704 - Favs: 88 - Follows: 145 - Updated: 8/10/2018 - Published: 6/8/2018 - [Kate B., Rick C.] OC - Complete
Confessions by Dmarx reviews
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.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,511 - Reviews: 82 - Favs: 112 - Follows: 41 - Published: 7/12/2018 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Stripped by bravevulnerability reviews
"Mistress Heat," Castle greets, entering the private room with the usual smug, self-satisfied grin strung across his lips, the spark in his eyes twinkling in the red glow of the private room. "How's business today?" AU for 2x16, 'The Mistress Always Spanks Twice'. One shot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,456 - Reviews: 81 - Favs: 119 - Follows: 62 - Published: 6/27/2018 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Moments Passed by bravevulnerability reviews
'It's been five years and she's undoing him in five minutes.' AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 20 - Words: 69,449 - Reviews: 878 - Favs: 270 - Follows: 336 - Updated: 6/13/2018 - Published: 4/30/2018 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Vignettes 2 by chezchuckles reviews
Continuing the three words prompt-fills from tumblr.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 16 - Words: 13,977 - Reviews: 210 - Favs: 60 - Follows: 93 - Updated: 6/9/2018 - Published: 7/29/2017
End Game by bravevulnerability reviews
AU based on 3x08, 'Murder Most Fowl'. Inspired by a prompt from the castlefanficprompts page on tumblr: Richard Castle meets Detective Beckett when they show up at the soccer field that their children are playing their game on. One shot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,323 - Reviews: 83 - Favs: 140 - Follows: 83 - Published: 6/3/2018 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Nightlife by faithsette reviews
"She thinks he's just watching all of the girls, but then he's still staring at her when she looks again a few minutes later. He's not watching all the girls, he's watching her." AU. Kate's a stripper, Rick meets her at a bachelor party. Prompt fill.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Friendship - Chapters: 15 - Words: 60,085 - Reviews: 571 - Favs: 199 - Follows: 599 - Updated: 5/22/2018 - Published: 3/24/2015 - Rick C., Kate B.
Bring Yourself Back by Trinity Everett reviews
Following Castle's second run-in with Slaughter, Beckett pays her husband a visit at the PI office, and stays a little longer than she expects. Post-8x06. Posted for the Castle Pornado (aka Sexo de Mayo). Rated M.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,945 - Reviews: 40 - Favs: 72 - Follows: 33 - Published: 5/5/2018 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
the ghost ship that didn't carry us by faithsette reviews
I'll never know, and neither will you, of the life you don't choose. Semi-AU, maybe.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,879 - Reviews: 45 - Favs: 58 - Follows: 26 - Published: 4/29/2018 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Days of Gratitude by Trinity Everett reviews
Just weeks before his wedding, Rick Castle has another important event to worry about. A 'Much to Be Thankful For' verse story. Caskett AU.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,521 - Reviews: 47 - Favs: 51 - Follows: 56 - Published: 4/22/2018 - [Rick C., Kate B.] Alexis C. - Complete
All I Want by bravevulnerability reviews
'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.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,547 - Reviews: 95 - Favs: 159 - Follows: 58 - Published: 4/1/2018 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Confetti Conversations by Trinity Everett reviews
Sitting on the floor after Ryan's wedding, Kate has serious questions for Rick about an important subject: confetti. Season 4 AU. Twoshot.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 1,805 - Reviews: 86 - Favs: 64 - Follows: 68 - Updated: 3/27/2018 - Published: 3/25/2018 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Tellurian by Trinity Everett reviews
They left at night and arrived at the gas station at dawn. Where did they spend the night? - Caskett.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,038 - Reviews: 42 - Favs: 35 - Follows: 21 - Published: 3/21/2018 - [Rick C., Kate B.] - Complete
between shadows and souls by bravevulnerability reviews
"The elusive 3XK killer, Richard Castle, comes out of hiding after years of solitude and becomes attracted to the NYPD's greatest homicide detective Detective Kate Beckett. His attraction becomes a game and she takes the bait, finding herself slowly involved in his world and unable to shake him." AU. One shot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,071 - Reviews: 57 - Favs: 59 - Follows: 27 - Published: 3/16/2018 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
All Too Well by bravevulnerability reviews
'She's just missed him, Paula tells her when she shows up at the site of his book signing, Heat Rises clutched to her chest and sealed against her bullet wound. "You've got the guy twisted up enough over you, either get him out of your system or move on already."' An alternative take on 4x01, 'Rise'. Four shot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 4 - Words: 8,875 - Reviews: 202 - Favs: 158 - Follows: 234 - Updated: 3/4/2018 - Published: 2/26/2018 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
With Fragile Hearts by Dmarx reviews
It's new and tentative, this thing between them – sharing beds and lives and progressively larger pieces of their hearts. A different take on the events of 3x22 through 4x01. One-shot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,983 - Reviews: 71 - Favs: 101 - Follows: 36 - Published: 2/28/2018 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
smoke rings in the dark by liviafan1 reviews
Castle's a wreck after the shooting, struggling with his feelings for Kate while navigating her months-long lack of communication. He reluctantly enters therapy at his daughter's request and starts to put the pieces together - until he bumps into Kate at a coffee shop. Reeling with betrayal, he puts their partnership on hold. Canon until Post-Knockout. COMPLETE.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 18 - Words: 29,748 - Reviews: 511 - Favs: 248 - Follows: 533 - Updated: 1/20/2018 - Published: 8/26/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
When Darkness Turns to Light by Dmarx reviews
"Let me get this straight," Lanie recaps. "You're on a date with someone else because you assume Kate doesn't have feelings for you, but you don't actually know that for sure?" Takes place anytime between The Limey and Undead Again. Two-shot. Complete.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 3,268 - Reviews: 72 - Favs: 86 - Follows: 110 - Updated: 1/18/2018 - Published: 1/16/2018 - Rick C., Kate B., Lanie P. - Complete
love and some verses by bravevulnerability reviews
A collection of unrelated oneshots inspired by prompts received on tumblr.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 170 - Words: 225,487 - Reviews: 2477 - Favs: 402 - Follows: 594 - Updated: 1/14/2018 - Published: 10/19/2014 - Rick C., Kate B.
Surge by bravevulnerability reviews
'It isn't smart, isn't safe, but she can barely feel her fingers, her toes, as it is, and her mind is numb with him. It's worth a walk in the cold.' Early season 8 AU. Two shot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 5,972 - Reviews: 105 - Favs: 90 - Follows: 95 - Updated: 1/11/2018 - Published: 1/9/2018 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Tell Me You Need Me by ipreferwestside reviews
"When you called this morning, you said 'Tell me that you need me.'" She pauses at his sharp inhale, but quickly continues, as if she'll lose her nerve if she stops. "And I didn't say anything because it threw me off guard, then the rest of the day happened. But I do need you." A 4x07 post-ep. AU. COMPLETE
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,834 - Reviews: 46 - Favs: 86 - Follows: 24 - Published: 1/7/2018 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
New Year's Day by bravevulnerability reviews
"I'm supposed to be with you. And you're supposed to be with me, no matter what world we're in. So when you find me, don't let me go." Sequel to 'Change in Realities'. Two shot. AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 2 - Words: 12,530 - Reviews: 87 - Favs: 84 - Follows: 98 - Updated: 12/31/2017 - Published: 12/29/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
I know places we can go by liviafan1 reviews
Christmas AU set during Season 4. Complete.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 6 - Words: 13,556 - Reviews: 141 - Favs: 94 - Follows: 161 - Updated: 12/28/2017 - Published: 12/22/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
In the Spirit by bravevulnerability reviews
A series of Christmas themed one shots, each a glimpse into a minimum of ten previously written stories.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 12 - Words: 47,739 - Reviews: 438 - Favs: 108 - Follows: 127 - Updated: 12/24/2017 - Published: 12/14/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Change in Realities by bravevulnerability reviews
"Someday you're going to find that your way of facing this realistic world just doesn't work. And when you do, don't overlook those lovely intangibles. You'll discover those are the only things that are worthwhile." An AU story set after the events of 2x24, 'A Deadly Game', for Christmas.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 10 - Words: 32,437 - Reviews: 323 - Favs: 120 - Follows: 160 - Updated: 12/24/2017 - Published: 12/15/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Out of the Lightning by rewritetheending reviews
"She won't give up, of course, will hold on with the same stubbornness that got her here, but grief is heavy and her hands may not be strong enough to support the weight of what might have been." An AU ending for Always (4x23).
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,661 - Reviews: 44 - Favs: 58 - Follows: 19 - Published: 12/14/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
arriviste by faithsette reviews
'This is ridiculous. This is absolutely ridiculous and she can't believe she's about to agree to it.' Dancing with the Stars AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 9 - Words: 28,951 - Reviews: 244 - Favs: 100 - Follows: 182 - Updated: 12/10/2017 - Published: 9/24/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Love and Biscuits by Trinity Everett reviews
Their start had been unconventional, but there's nothing Kate would change about the life they've made for themselves. Caskett. Sequel to 'Just Yours.' AU.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,413 - Reviews: 40 - Favs: 39 - Follows: 22 - Published: 12/6/2017 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
Literal Interpretation by Dmarx reviews
When she told him to do whatever he wanted, she meant 'take the certain British secret agent offer.' She definitely didn't mean, well, this. Picks up after the Heat Wave launch party in 2x05. One-shot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,016 - Reviews: 69 - Favs: 82 - Follows: 25 - Published: 11/28/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Much to Be Thankful For by Trinity Everett reviews
Rick Castle has much to be thankful for this year, including the people in his life who try to set him up with a gorgeous woman named Kate Beckett. Caskett AU, Job AU.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 2 - Words: 3,756 - Reviews: 117 - Favs: 97 - Follows: 46 - Updated: 11/26/2017 - Published: 11/21/2017 - [Rick C., Kate B.] - Complete
No More Departures by bravevulnerability reviews
'She tortures herself on the walk through the airport, wonders how he's spending his Thanksgiving this year.' AU set post 5x24, 'Watershed'. Two shot for Thanksgiving.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 2 - Words: 7,924 - Reviews: 160 - Favs: 170 - Follows: 149 - Updated: 11/23/2017 - Published: 11/22/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
So It Goes by bravevulnerability reviews
'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.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 4 - Words: 11,058 - Reviews: 197 - Favs: 212 - Follows: 176 - Updated: 11/20/2017 - Published: 11/14/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Ready For It by EllaNight reviews
"Her eyes flash with something he recognizes as more than just anger, her pupils dilate and he can practically see the spark of heat flow through her body. It makes him brave." Season 2 AU in which Kate shows up to the loft after having read page 105. Second entry for the Castle Pornado.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,518 - Reviews: 41 - Favs: 93 - Follows: 39 - Published: 11/19/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
un baiser à saveur de café by CoffeeCup218 reviews
"She hesitates, turns it around slowly, mindful to not slosh the scalding brown liquid inside of it, to reveal the black sharpie letter decorating it. 'To the extraordinary KB, happy birthday.'" Set in season 4. In honor of this incredible woman's birthday.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,090 - Reviews: 15 - Favs: 19 - Follows: 13 - Published: 11/17/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
We Were Something New by Trinity Everett reviews
"Maybe they weren't starting over after all, maybe they were just… turning to a new page in the book." - Weeks after reuniting with Castle, Beckett takes an impulsive trip. - A sequel to Start All Over Again, Caskett, AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,285 - Reviews: 39 - Favs: 48 - Follows: 33 - Published: 11/16/2017 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
Kindred by caffinate-me reviews
Soulmate AU. Once upon a time, every person had two heads, four arms and four legs, but only one soul. Split apart into two separate bodies, the souls were fated to wander the world alone until reunited, their skin sparking with knowing when they touched for the first time.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 5 - Words: 5,987 - Reviews: 193 - Favs: 69 - Follows: 239 - Updated: 11/15/2017 - Published: 8/9/2017 - Rick C., Kate B.
such a happiness by airbefore reviews
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.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 23 - Words: 91,538 - Reviews: 1528 - Favs: 440 - Follows: 705 - Updated: 11/9/2017 - Published: 5/25/2016 - Rick C., Kate B., Jim B., Johanna B. - Complete
An Eternity Or Two by ipreferwestside reviews
He doesn't want just someone he gets along with. He wants that spark, the magnetic draw to someone that he's also heard about, the person with whom he's supposed to spend eternity with. He just hopes that she stopped aging, too. One shot. Castle Halloween Bash 2017 Entry. COMPLETE.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Supernatural - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,504 - Reviews: 31 - Favs: 41 - Follows: 19 - Published: 10/31/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Smoke by bravevulnerability reviews
"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.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,312 - Reviews: 87 - Favs: 123 - Follows: 47 - Published: 10/31/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
tricks and treats by faithsette reviews
'With a name, the bright blue eyes and the stubble hidden beneath a pile of Halloween makeup click into place. Richard Castle.' A little trick-or-treating AU meeting. For the Castle Halloween Bash 2017.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,673 - Reviews: 45 - Favs: 41 - Follows: 36 - Published: 10/31/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Dusk Till Dawn by bravevulnerability reviews
'She doesn't know where she is, only that he isn't here, that amidst all of the pain surging through her veins, she's more acutely aware of the harsh emptiness in the middle of her chest. She can't determine if it's because the bullet shattered her heart, or if it's because he took it with him when he left.' A Castle Halloween Bash 2017 entry. Set post 3x24, 'Knockout'.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Supernatural - Chapters: 9 - Words: 18,231 - Reviews: 389 - Favs: 156 - Follows: 162 - Updated: 10/31/2017 - Published: 10/23/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Some Rain Must Fall by Suilven reviews
It wasn't much of a secret when they both knew the truth of it, but that didn't make things any less complicated.
Firefly - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,427 - Reviews: 15 - Favs: 18 - Follows: 3 - Published: 10/17/2017 - Mal, Inara - Complete
Can't Do Without by Trinity Everett reviews
Emboldened by liquid courage, Beckett sends what might be the most important text of her life. Post-47 Seconds. AU. Caskett.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,050 - Reviews: 38 - Favs: 78 - Follows: 39 - Published: 9/24/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
If You Wait by bravevulnerability reviews
'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.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 15 - Words: 31,864 - Reviews: 801 - Favs: 332 - Follows: 361 - Updated: 9/17/2017 - Published: 8/15/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Keep Calm and Carry On by chezchuckles reviews
3 word prompt - kate drunk london — ANONYMOUS
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 40 - Words: 29,411 - Reviews: 780 - Favs: 166 - Follows: 261 - Updated: 9/14/2017 - Published: 8/1/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Summer of Light by Trinity Everett reviews
Two years after her mother's murder, Kate Beckett returns to a special place from her childhood to find light and keep her head above water, and ends up finding so much more. Pre-Series, Meeting AU. For the 2017 Castle Ficathon.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship/Family - Chapters: 5 - Words: 18,887 - Reviews: 206 - Favs: 160 - Follows: 179 - Updated: 9/12/2017 - Published: 9/3/2017 - Rick C., Kate B., Alexis C. - Complete
Snuggie Love by Trinity Everett reviews
Castle has an unusual, creative talent, and he wants to share it with Beckett. Threeshot (for now), first part set post-2x18,second part set post-8x22, third part future!Fic. Caskett.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 3,121 - Reviews: 79 - Favs: 61 - Follows: 50 - Updated: 8/13/2017 - Published: 7/9/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
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
Not Your Regular Sugar Plum Fairy by chezchuckles reviews
A pledged one-shot for the Kai Dance Fundraiser. Castle post season 8 - you could even say this is a continuation of that nice family scene at the end.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,134 - Reviews: 40 - Favs: 41 - Follows: 18 - Published: 7/31/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Vignettes by chezchuckles reviews
A collection of prompts received on tumblr, all consisting of only three words. (excludes the Dash related fics, which I will post separately). If a prompt had a follow-up scene, those will be posted all together in one chapter. A scene with season 8 spoilers will be noted at the beginning of the chapter.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 225 - Words: 152,060 - Reviews: 2807 - Favs: 132 - Follows: 185 - Updated: 7/27/2017 - Published: 11/20/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Future Looks Good by Trinity Everett reviews
"So there's… a chance. That's what you're telling me." Something like hope blooms in his chest, fluttering against his ribs, but he won't give into it, not yet. - A Season 2 AU, Caskett.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,304 - Reviews: 49 - Favs: 67 - Follows: 29 - Published: 7/26/2017 - [Rick C., Kate B.] - Complete
Nothing But The Truth by acertainzest reviews
Some of the ways they got to know each other during Beckett's suspension. Shameless smut for the #CastlePornado.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,372 - Reviews: 39 - Favs: 62 - Follows: 27 - Published: 7/1/2017 - Complete
Chain of Events by acertainzest reviews
A young Kate Beckett goes to a party. A young Rick Castle accepts a dare. What could possibly go wrong? An AU pre-series Caskett meeting.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 12,157 - Reviews: 117 - Favs: 92 - Follows: 115 - Updated: 6/30/2017 - Published: 6/27/2017 - Complete
august by faithsette reviews
'The kid seems to be a little charmer. He's sure his mother must be equally as enchanting.' A little meeting AU.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,652 - Reviews: 51 - Favs: 54 - Follows: 46 - Published: 6/22/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Monochrome by Trinity Everett reviews
Kate and Indy adapt to being two instead of three. A Start All Over Again prequel. AU. (Meeting AU/Job AU)
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,262 - Reviews: 26 - Favs: 25 - Follows: 19 - Published: 6/20/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Our Best Selves by Trinity Everett reviews
They're both muddling through life. Her days are full of politics and paperwork. His are spent surfing the web in his underwear and buying gadgets to drive his mother crazy. Could a charity auction be what Captain Kate Beckett and novelist Richard Castle need to find their way together? Or will fumbles and stubbornness keep them apart? AU. A Castle 2015 Hiatus Ficathon story.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 27 - Words: 115,080 - Reviews: 1211 - Favs: 415 - Follows: 809 - Updated: 6/17/2017 - Published: 6/17/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
l'amour est le miel by Trinity Everett reviews
"Maybe," he grins against her skin, "but can't I treat my wife to a getaway to celebrate the end of another grueling quarter?" - A 'Waking Up in Vegas' verse ficlet.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,517 - Reviews: 38 - Favs: 57 - Follows: 22 - Published: 6/9/2017 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
Phosphenes by bravevulnerability reviews
"That was amazing. The way you kissed me." An AU moment for 3x13, 'Knockdown'.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,564 - Reviews: 95 - Favs: 166 - Follows: 73 - Published: 6/6/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Say You Remember by bravevulnerability reviews
"Beckett," Castle calls, dropping his forehead against the door's frame while his arm remains upright, mechanically slamming his fist into the surface of the door. "Why aren't you answering?" Ah, definitely drunk then.' A season 4 AU set between 4x21, 'Headhunters', and 4x22, 'Undead Again'. For AC.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,221 - Reviews: 93 - Favs: 173 - Follows: 58 - Published: 6/1/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Of Elephants and Coffee by caffinate-me reviews
It's hanging in the air, forcing her heart to tighten, squeezing the breath from her lungs. She can practically see the five tons of elephant mass squished into the corner booth the string bean of a hipster in a greasy knit cap has just abandoned. An AU one-shot based after the swing scene in Rise. Prompted by Meg (Castle in CA).
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 766 - Reviews: 40 - Favs: 37 - Follows: 25 - Published: 5/26/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Afternoon Hijinks by Trinity Everett reviews
"He's new to being a pet owner, but common sense (and parenting experience) tells him that "oops," is never what one wants to hear when a three-year-old, a cat, and a Great Dane are involved." A follow-up ficlet to There's Room for Two., AU, Caskett, Out of the Blue universe.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,618 - Reviews: 31 - Favs: 27 - Follows: 12 - Published: 5/8/2017 - Rick C., Kate B., OC - Complete
Less by bravevulnerability reviews
"For once, she wants less of it all. Less boundaries, less space, less secrets. A lot less waiting." Set post 4x10, 'Cuffed'. One shot. For Maddy.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,350 - Reviews: 74 - Favs: 125 - Follows: 52 - Published: 4/16/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Every Bit by bravevulnerability reviews
'He may not have every muscle chiseled and sharp, may not meet his own standards, but she adored his body, every inch of him, and she wants him to know.' Post 5x01.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,569 - Reviews: 61 - Favs: 128 - Follows: 42 - Published: 4/9/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
If You'll Let Me by ipreferwestside reviews
"He must have drifted off, because instead of lying down like she'd expected, he's sitting up, his head leaned back, neck twisted in a way that can't be comfortable. When she sneaks closer she can see the file on his lap, open, his hand on it, and her heart swells." A Tick, Tick, Tick/Boom AU. COMPLETE.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,949 - Reviews: 40 - Favs: 84 - Follows: 29 - Published: 4/9/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Leap Before You Look by acertainzest reviews
TFLN prompt: "Just calling to thank you for not dying. I love you." An alternate ending for 4x21 "Headhunters."
Castle - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,276 - Reviews: 54 - Favs: 77 - Follows: 31 - Published: 3/27/2017 - Complete
Draw Your Swords by bravevulnerability reviews
'She's in the middle of seducing Nigel Wyndham with her words, earning his interest with ease, and he's about to give up that champagne glass he'd been nursing with his prints all over it, when a hand touches her waist, a throat clears. "May I cut in?"' An AU insert for 4x20, 'The Limey'.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,720 - Reviews: 78 - Favs: 153 - Follows: 52 - Published: 3/19/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Nothing Like The Real Thing by acertainzest reviews
Maybe she shouldn't have been so hasty in turning down the dinner and debriefing. Was it too late to change her mind? A silly little FFYG insert for your entertainment.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,738 - Reviews: 36 - Favs: 38 - Follows: 20 - Published: 3/16/2017 - Complete
Heart In Wire by bravevulnerability reviews
'He doesn't truly know what they are – broken up, on a break, straddling the line between the two. All he really knows is that they can't be over.' A series of tumblr prompt fills with the common theme of being a 'post break-up AU'.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 19 - Words: 33,310 - Reviews: 312 - Favs: 115 - Follows: 97 - Updated: 3/10/2017 - Published: 3/4/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Killing Me To Love You by bravevulnerability reviews
'It took every ounce of restraint he possessed not to follow. Until he just couldn't stay away any longer.' An alternative route for 4x09, Kill Shot. For the #castle28 project on the castleficmentors' blog on tumblr. Prompt: "I can't believe you did this! I didn't ask for any of this!"
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,123 - Reviews: 72 - Favs: 115 - Follows: 50 - Published: 2/28/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Without Hesitation by Trinity Everett reviews
She almost looks peaceful, as if she's meditating or finding some sort of peace in the middle of the loud, bustling eatery. It's only the furrow of her brow and the downturn of her lips that ruins that illusion and solidifies what he'd known since his phone buzzed in his pocket less than an hour ago: something is up. - A Season 3 AU ficlet. Caskett
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,081 - Reviews: 49 - Favs: 76 - Follows: 39 - Published: 2/18/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Be Mine by bravevulnerability reviews
"You want to be my valentine, Beckett?" A post 2x18 AU for Valentine's Day.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,032 - Reviews: 70 - Favs: 121 - Follows: 39 - Published: 2/14/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Worry Later by Trinity Everett reviews
Instead of giving Beckett the puppy-saving firefighter's number, Lanie dares her to go out with a more familiar man first. A Caskett 2x14 AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,466 - Reviews: 58 - Favs: 93 - Follows: 42 - Published: 2/4/2017 - [Kate B., Rick C.] Lanie P. - Complete
Bloom Softly by bravevulnerability reviews
'He may have fallen in love with the city of Florence at first sight, but he thinks he fell in love with Kate Beckett even quicker.' AU. Loosely inspired by the film, 'Lost in Florence'. Two shot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 6,514 - Reviews: 111 - Favs: 133 - Follows: 149 - Updated: 2/3/2017 - Published: 2/1/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
An Entirely Different Dance by Trinity Everett reviews
"For a quiet, insane moment, she had thought that he had wanted her. That they could've been something more, something real. Something terrifying and exhilarating all at the same time." - A post 2x24 Caskett AU ficlet.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,900 - Reviews: 43 - Favs: 50 - Follows: 27 - Published: 1/29/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
holes in my soul by bravevulnerability reviews
"You're right. It's probably lucky you don't remember. I just didn't think you'd choose to forget me." Insert for 4x01, 'Rise'. Inspired by the recently released episode script.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,640 - Reviews: 55 - Favs: 87 - Follows: 49 - Published: 1/19/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
The Magic of Beginnings by ipreferwestside reviews
She doesn't feel like Beckett around him, not tonight. For the first time in a long time, she feels like Kate. A Flowers For Your Grave AU. COMPLETE.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,342 - Reviews: 37 - Favs: 58 - Follows: 29 - Published: 1/14/2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Cataclysm by Griever11 reviews
'Loving her wasn't going away quietly. Loving her might break him.' Takes place after 4x21 Headhunters. Co-authored by jstar1382, chezchuckles and griever11.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 8 - Words: 16,212 - Reviews: 344 - Favs: 165 - Follows: 310 - Updated: 1/11/2017 - Published: 12/28/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
And to Us a Good Night by Trinity Everett reviews
Six months after their Vegas wedding, Kate and Rick get to tackle a new challenge: Christmas as newlyweds. Sequel to Waking Up in Vegas. A Caskett AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,074 - Reviews: 50 - Favs: 76 - Follows: 45 - Published: 12/29/2016 - [Kate B., Rick C.] Jim B., Johanna B. - Complete
Tracks in the Snow by bravevulnerability reviews
A collection of holiday themed prompt fills and one shots. Cover art by the wonderful Nadia.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 28 - Words: 30,472 - Reviews: 339 - Favs: 79 - Follows: 73 - Updated: 12/28/2016 - Published: 12/23/2016 - Rick C., Kate B.
From Ashes to Snow by whatifellinlovewith reviews
"It's stupid, how he has her wishing she could enjoy Christmas, that it wasn't tainted with grief, has her imagining that she could enjoy it, if only he was at her side." Season 2 Christmas AU. For Cathey.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,877 - Reviews: 48 - Favs: 59 - Follows: 25 - Published: 12/26/2016 - [Rick C., Kate B.] - Complete
simple requests by faithsette reviews
"'It's peaceful. The ocean, the snow. The blend of the two polar opposites. There's something serene about it.'" AU holiday meeting.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,275 - Reviews: 48 - Favs: 45 - Follows: 40 - Published: 12/25/2016 - Rick C., Kate B., Alexis C. - Complete
State of Grace by bravevulnerability reviews
'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.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 13 - Words: 36,400 - Reviews: 662 - Favs: 395 - Follows: 373 - Updated: 12/24/2016 - Published: 12/13/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
On The Nose by whatifellinlovewith reviews
"She ignores the churn of nausea in her stomach at the scent of her familiar morning brew, swallows it back as she reaches for the cup. Intent on not letting him know of the uncertainty swirling in her head, the queasiness twisting in her gut." A season 2 AU. For Lou.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,517 - Reviews: 54 - Favs: 118 - Follows: 51 - Published: 12/14/2016 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
Toska by rousseurlyon reviews
Kate Beckett: independent, strong, stubborn and hard-headed. Years of living as a Castle have spoiled her and now, when she's faced with spending the night alone, she experiences a dose of nostalgia.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,622 - Reviews: 13 - Favs: 23 - Follows: 14 - Published: 12/1/2016 - Rick C., Kate B., Alexis C. - Complete
Retrouvailles by bravevulnerability reviews
'It's been over a year since he last saw her and after all this time, of all places, he's literally bumped into her in the middle of Paris.' A post 3x24, Knockout, AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 24 - Words: 51,212 - Reviews: 1280 - Favs: 328 - Follows: 465 - Updated: 11/25/2016 - Published: 10/3/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Is There Somewhere by bravevulnerability reviews
"You may not care, but I'm not losing you again," he states under his breath, his eyes a thunderous shade of blue burning bright in the darkness of night all around them. "Definitely not like this." A Castle Halloween Bash 2016 entry. Set during 4x22, 'Undead Again'.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 3 - Words: 11,311 - Reviews: 141 - Favs: 106 - Follows: 156 - Updated: 11/20/2016 - Published: 10/25/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Running In Circles by whatifellinlovewith reviews
"Until the words that tumble into the weighted silence between them ring familiar in his ears, an echo of something hopeful, a reminder of a moment that was far less complicated by emotions, by love and pain and heartbreak and the mixture of so much more. 'Well, it doesn't have to be. We could go to dinner. Debrief each other.'" A 4x22 AU, for CastleFanficMonday.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,290 - Reviews: 27 - Favs: 54 - Follows: 22 - Published: 11/8/2016 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
Two Steps Forward by Trinity Everett reviews
On the anniversary of their kiss, Beckett takes a step to show Castle where she hopes they're going. A Season 4 AU two-shot. Now Complete for CastleFanficMonday: Tuesday Edition.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 2 - Words: 3,392 - Reviews: 81 - Favs: 97 - Follows: 109 - Updated: 11/7/2016 - Published: 11/6/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
More Than a Comet by whatifellinlovewith reviews
"The ride lifts over the top of the hill, goes racing down and in front of her, hands fly free of the carts, screams echoing loud over the sound of the tracks beneath them. Richard Castle releases the cart, too. And takes her hand instead." A theme park AU. Two-shot.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 2 - Words: 13,358 - Reviews: 83 - Favs: 91 - Follows: 99 - Updated: 11/6/2016 - Published: 11/1/2016 - [Rick C., Kate B.] Alexis C. - Complete
Paranoia Euphoria by bravevulnerability reviews
"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.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,302 - Reviews: 62 - Favs: 96 - Follows: 44 - Published: 10/31/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
a royal treat by faithsette reviews
"Royal is not going as a nun, a banana, a taco, or Zorro. She's not sure he has to go as anything at all, seeing as he is, in fact, a dog, but Castle's sheer enthusiasm and pleading looks had her caving fast, and so here she is, picking out a costume for their co-parented dog on the eve of Halloween." Entry for Castle Halloween Bash 2016.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,529 - Reviews: 39 - Favs: 32 - Follows: 17 - Published: 10/31/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Sempiternal by bravevulnerability reviews
'There are only two options: let her die, peacefully, naturally, like a human should, or save her life by damning her at the same time. ' A Castle Halloween Bash 2016 entry. Three shot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Supernatural - Chapters: 3 - Words: 6,772 - Reviews: 138 - Favs: 109 - Follows: 140 - Updated: 10/31/2016 - Published: 10/27/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Power Play by chezchuckles reviews
a co-authored fic by jstar1382 and chezchuckles. takes place after 'Always Buy Retail.'
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 5 - Words: 7,183 - Reviews: 208 - Favs: 143 - Follows: 197 - Updated: 10/31/2016 - Published: 10/22/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Creature Fear by bravevulnerability reviews
'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.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,106 - Reviews: 76 - Favs: 117 - Follows: 40 - Published: 10/23/2016 - Complete
Love the One You Hold by Trinity Everett reviews
On a quiet, cool morning in early July, Jim Beckett steps out onto the knotted wood porch of his cabin and does what his daughter can't or won't do for herself: he calls Richard Castle.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,039 - Reviews: 77 - Favs: 134 - Follows: 54 - Published: 10/23/2016 - [Rick C., Kate B.] Jim B. - Complete
somewhere after midnight by faithsette reviews
A kiss a day while daddy's away. Soldier Castle AU.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Family/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 7,020 - Reviews: 46 - Favs: 69 - Follows: 26 - Published: 10/6/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
And Everything Nice by ColieMacKenzie reviews
There's something about sharing news like this with her father, something about the life-affirming reality after everything they've been through, after almost dying yet again, and making it against all odds... Prompt fill for whyiseverythingcooltaken for her generous donation to the GoodLuckStana fundraising campaign.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,191 - Reviews: 58 - Favs: 71 - Follows: 25 - Published: 10/3/2016 - [Rick C., Kate B.] Jim B. - Complete
Falling for You by Griever11 reviews
Season 4 AU that takes place before the 47 seconds arc. Beckett gets hurt and Castle doesn't like it. Based on a three word prompt.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,219 - Reviews: 49 - Favs: 88 - Follows: 30 - Published: 10/2/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Going Up by Griever11 reviews
Castle and Beckett go apartment hunting. Season 2 AU, post Boom. A co-authored fic by me, chezchuckles and jstar1382.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 5 - Words: 7,509 - Reviews: 190 - Favs: 122 - Follows: 272 - Updated: 9/30/2016 - Published: 9/20/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
to come home by faithsette reviews
'He expects the smile, is overjoyed to see it, but what he doesn't expect is for her to close the gap between them, to practically throw her arms around him and hold on.' Military Castle prompt fill.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,490 - Reviews: 37 - Favs: 76 - Follows: 43 - Published: 9/19/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
By The Light In Your Eyes by ipreferwestside reviews
It's silly, and he's only come in a few times, but she finds herself looking forward to Tuesdays. To his easy smile, his bright blue eyes with their ever-present sparkle. A two-shot meeting AU. COMPLETE
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 8,066 - Reviews: 80 - Favs: 91 - Follows: 105 - Updated: 8/30/2016 - Published: 8/23/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
all the stars above our heads by Trinity Everett reviews
"So no, Castle isn't just a friend. And that means this weekend is going to be something. Whether it's something insane and the start of something new, or a terrible, terrible idea, she hasn't quite figured out just yet." A 2x24 AU - What if Beckett had said yes to Castle's invitation.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,424 - Reviews: 71 - Favs: 111 - Follows: 83 - Published: 8/29/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Touching Base by rewritetheending reviews
After the team solves Cano Vega's murder, Castle spends some time thinking about his father, then gets a surprise invitation from Beckett that has him meeting her outside on a cold winter night. A one-shot alternate ending for Suicide Squeeze (2x15).
Castle - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,928 - Reviews: 38 - Favs: 53 - Follows: 25 - Published: 8/27/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Always The Bridesmaid by Liv Wilder reviews
Set during 4x11: "Till Death Do Us Part" Jenny is in need of an extra bridesmaid. Three-shot.
Castle - Rated: K - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 9,439 - Reviews: 218 - Favs: 120 - Follows: 194 - Updated: 8/25/2016 - Published: 8/8/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Impossible to Refuse by Trinity Everett reviews
When Rick Castle agrees to a meeting with the head of one of New York's more efficient crime families, he has no idea what he's getting into, or how it's going to change his life. A 2016 Castle Hiatus Mini-Ficathon story. Meeting AU. Job AU. COMPLETE
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 11 - Words: 31,963 - Reviews: 410 - Favs: 195 - Follows: 257 - Updated: 8/20/2016 - Published: 7/29/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
a small glimpse by faithsette reviews
'She's fairly certain she's no one's mother. Surely she'd remember that. How many glasses of wine did she have last night? She'd needed a drink after their case, after the non-hickeys on both her and Castle's necks caused quite the commotion in the bullpen. One? Two maybe? Three tops.' Time travel fill. Two shot.
Castle - Rated: K - English - Family - Chapters: 2 - Words: 8,236 - Reviews: 135 - Favs: 135 - Follows: 195 - Updated: 8/14/2016 - Published: 8/10/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Serenade by bravevulnerability reviews
'Castle is a fan of gestures, especially those that tend to be grand, and she fully intends to give him one tonight. Not if he fails to show up, though.' A late season 4 one shot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,395 - Reviews: 55 - Favs: 99 - Follows: 36 - Published: 7/26/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
On the Red Eye by Trinity Everett reviews
What might have happened if Royce had been killed after '47 Seconds.' Caskett.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,742 - Reviews: 28 - Favs: 63 - Follows: 37 - Published: 7/18/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Taking a Stab at It by whatifellinlovewith reviews
"TFLN (803): Oh, I also stabbed a guy Friday and he still asked me out." A Caskett AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,603 - Reviews: 35 - Favs: 72 - Follows: 45 - Published: 7/10/2016 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
Start All Over Again by Trinity Everett reviews
It was just fatigue, the day catching up to her. It had nothing to do with the knowledge that his phone could ring in fifteen minutes and he would be on his way to parts unknown just a little while after that. - Castle and Beckett have a complicated past, but after two years, things may just be getting a little more simple. Meeting AU/Job AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,867 - Reviews: 51 - Favs: 102 - Follows: 53 - Published: 7/6/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
thoughts so cloudy by faithsette reviews
'Castle's chest tightens. This is her team, their team. She's family to them, so important that they're losing sleep and working themselves into the ground. He wonders how much of it is a pure desire to get justice for Beckett, and how much is a distraction.' AU after s2 finale.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 10 - Words: 36,495 - Reviews: 360 - Favs: 142 - Follows: 369 - Updated: 7/3/2016 - Published: 4/1/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
In Good Taste by acertainzest reviews
An AU Caskett meeting at the grocery store.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,781 - Reviews: 52 - Favs: 77 - Follows: 35 - Published: 6/21/2016 - Complete
Unwritten by caffinate-me reviews
One of the last things true crime writer Richard Castle expected when he took a meeting with convicted murderer Kate Beckett was to be sent on a quest for proof of her innocence, the other was to fall in love with her. A Castle AU. Written 2012. Revised 2016.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 30 - Words: 72,822 - Reviews: 1720 - Favs: 814 - Follows: 684 - Updated: 6/18/2016 - Published: 7/10/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Take the Stairs by Trinity Everett reviews
Castle and Beckett spent one night together and over a year apart. Now they were neighbors and they had a second chance for something extraordinary. Pre-Series AU, Meeting AU. Caskett. A prompt response written for CastleFanficMonday and continued for the 2015 Castle Hiatus Ficathon.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Family/Romance - Chapters: 20 - Words: 105,568 - Reviews: 1114 - Favs: 552 - Follows: 852 - Updated: 6/11/2016 - Published: 5/25/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
with certainty by bravevulnerability reviews
'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.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,209 - Reviews: 80 - Favs: 173 - Follows: 70 - Published: 6/6/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
stranger things by faithsette reviews
"Her hair falls away and he can see her face now, all sharp lines covered in impeccable makeup and incredible bone structure. She's gorgeous, there's no doubt about it. Stunning even." An AU meeting.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,901 - Reviews: 36 - Favs: 50 - Follows: 43 - Published: 5/25/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Mirage by Liv Wilder reviews
One-shot set five years in the future from mid-season 8. Her hand fluttered at her throat, reaching for the comfort and softness of her turtleneck, and the sunlight caught her ring. The row of diamonds exploded in a shower of color, radiant as a firework display. Castle saw the twinkling diamonds and a chip of ice melted inside his heart. COMPLETE
Castle - Rated: K - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,172 - Reviews: 137 - Favs: 89 - Follows: 50 - Published: 5/24/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
i can do better by ifonly13 reviews
She already feels like a prisoner and she wants out. :: Based on a story from Humans of New York.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,317 - Reviews: 39 - Favs: 50 - Follows: 28 - Published: 5/18/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Prana by whatifellinlovewith reviews
AU: "It still catches him off guard, the wave of curiosity like a weight lifted off his shoulders, the wave of inspiration so very sweet, a taste of something he hasn't had in forever. Kate Beckett. She's going to be a tough nut to crack." Castle and Beckett meet in yoga class. Entry for the winter ficathon 2015.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 23 - Words: 50,108 - Reviews: 726 - Favs: 240 - Follows: 459 - Updated: 5/15/2016 - Published: 12/22/2015 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
Fear of Rejection by Liv Wilder reviews
Post-ep for 3x13 "Knockdown."
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 16 - Words: 40,322 - Reviews: 1320 - Favs: 325 - Follows: 484 - Updated: 5/14/2016 - Published: 4/14/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
As We Know It by bravevulnerability reviews
At the end of the world, they find each other. Apocalyptic AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Supernatural/Romance - Chapters: 5 - Words: 20,721 - Reviews: 231 - Favs: 145 - Follows: 206 - Updated: 4/6/2016 - Published: 3/20/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
shine so brightly by ifonly13 reviews
The sun has just barely started to rise when she steps outside onto the path around the little house she calls her own. Overhead, she can hear the grinding gears of the lighthouse as the beam of light cuts through the morning fog.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,138 - Reviews: 35 - Favs: 34 - Follows: 20 - Published: 4/6/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Tied With Love by pullingbeckettspigtails reviews
"Beckett finally broke their eye contact, moving her gaze around the room once more, "It's not the apartment I care about, it's what was in it."" After the explosion, Kate is left with no home and no belongings, until packages start arriving at the loft with the help of Rick. 2x18 post ep.
Castle - Rated: K - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,372 - Reviews: 25 - Favs: 52 - Follows: 22 - Published: 4/5/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
These Sudden Ends by bravevulnerability reviews
"I was ready to abandon everything because I couldn't picture a life without you." AU. Very loosely inspired by 8x16, 'Heartbreaker'.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,918 - Reviews: 84 - Favs: 109 - Follows: 84 - Published: 4/5/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Without a Word by bravevulnerability reviews
'Castle opens his mouth, determined to set the words free in this moment of solace with her, but the noise that escapes his throat is hoarse, raspy, silent. He can't speak.' AU for 4x16, Linchpin. Two shot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 8,683 - Reviews: 120 - Favs: 196 - Follows: 177 - Updated: 4/3/2016 - Published: 3/28/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Shifting Sands by kimmiesjoy reviews
AU first meeting: He finds it in the early hours of dawn, in those scarce and precious moments between light and dark, when the world feels both limitless and impossible all at once. Based on a prompt from the Castlefanfics prompt challenge.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,606 - Reviews: 92 - Favs: 85 - Follows: 37 - Published: 4/3/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Where Monsters Lie by bravevulnerability reviews
'There was a story, always a story, and she was only here temporarily, but she wanted to know his, wanted to invest in his. And hadn't she just discussed yesterday with Decker that fraternizing with fellow recruits was a bad thing' AU for 8x15, 'Fidelis Ad Mortem'.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 8,907 - Reviews: 140 - Favs: 150 - Follows: 81 - Updated: 3/30/2016 - Published: 3/22/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
The Good Stuff by Trinity Everett reviews
When it comes to Castle, she's stubborn, but eventually she gets there. Kate finally takes Josh's advice. A sequel to Fair's Fair.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,187 - Reviews: 26 - Favs: 35 - Follows: 34 - Published: 3/29/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
March 9 by prosemeds reviews
"They say where you invest your love, you invest your life. For seven years, I'm immeasurably grateful you've spent it on me. I'm grateful you held onto me, hopeful for us when I often couldn't be. Fighting for us when I didn't know how, loving me before I knew I could love you back. You've given me all of you, and I will strive to do the same for the rest of my life. Always."
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Family/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,789 - Reviews: 24 - Favs: 30 - Follows: 20 - Published: 3/14/2016 - Rick C., Kate B., Alexis C., V. Gates - Complete
Record-a-saurus by soprano193 reviews
Castle and Beckett meet in a toy store, sending each other messages via a children's toy. Written for Castlefanfics Prompts Challenge, based on the word, Dinosaur. Happy Castle Fanfic Monday!
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,914 - Reviews: 24 - Favs: 45 - Follows: 29 - Published: 3/14/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
echoed on your skin by Trinity Everett reviews
He finds his match is smart, her humor sharp, and the desire just to meet her for real nearly overwhelms him. He doesn't. It isn't the right time. But he asks her to call him Rick, and in return, she asks him not to call her Katie any longer. It's Kate, she says. - A Caskett Meeting AU for CastleFanficMonday
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,270 - Reviews: 81 - Favs: 143 - Follows: 36 - Published: 3/13/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
The Air You Breathe by Griever11 reviews
Fill for the prompt 'running out of time' from the Castlefanfics Prompt Challenge on Tumblr. Season 4.
Castle - Rated: K - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,641 - Reviews: 37 - Favs: 32 - Follows: 39 - Published: 3/12/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Just Keep Swimming by Trinity Everett reviews
"Yes, he is Richard Castle, a semi-famous mystery writer, and yes, he is standing in the waiting area of an animal hospital with his daughter's travel fish tank cradled in his arms." A Caskett Meeting AU/Job AU
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,847 - Reviews: 54 - Favs: 88 - Follows: 70 - Published: 3/4/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Boundaries by Griever11 reviews
Set post 4x10 - Cuffed. Castle and Beckett navigate through their tangled web of emotions while trying to solve a crime in a sex club. For Lou. My entry for the Castle Winter Ficathon
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 6 - Words: 17,925 - Reviews: 175 - Favs: 113 - Follows: 292 - Updated: 3/2/2016 - Published: 12/14/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Discovery by Meg Moore reviews
'With a bottle of their favorite red wine in hand, she'd headed over to Kate's place tonight, hoping beyond hope to catch her at home and get the straight scoop from her...' Lanie investigates where Kate has disappeared to since her suspension was handed down and makes an interesting discovery in the process. Early season 5 fluff.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,409 - Reviews: 44 - Favs: 72 - Follows: 29 - Published: 2/28/2016 - Rick C., Kate B., Lanie P. - Complete
Apperception by chezchuckles reviews
Set about two years into the future (hypothetical season 10), apperception is having a full understanding of an event because of the conditions that inspire it. A story roughly prompted by tumblr's one-writer-girl: "Beckett tries to win them back."
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 11 - Words: 17,014 - Reviews: 519 - Favs: 143 - Follows: 311 - Updated: 2/20/2016 - Published: 1/16/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Steal My Heart by Castle of Serenity reviews
Set pre-series. "He stole your wallet, but you stole my heart."
Castle - Rated: K - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,107 - Reviews: 7 - Favs: 22 - Follows: 17 - Published: 2/20/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Soon by alwayswritewithcoffee reviews
She kept secrets to keep him safe. He kept secrets about what he wanted their future to be. A ridiculous baby-sized kevlar vest just happened to be at the center of most of them. (8x11 Post-Ep)
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,579 - Reviews: 22 - Favs: 40 - Follows: 22 - Published: 2/18/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
and letter by letter i'll write a new story by Cora Clavia reviews
Season 1. Kate's learning things, too.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 7,737 - Reviews: 72 - Favs: 72 - Follows: 39 - Updated: 2/1/2016 - Published: 7/12/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
past tense by inherwanderings reviews
"Her breath catches in her throat, serpentine as it chokes her. She can't do this. She can't let herself think about that night when she has to bury her dead captain come morning." AU from season 2. Three-shot. For #CastleFanficMonday.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 2 - Words: 5,493 - Reviews: 36 - Favs: 35 - Follows: 147 - Updated: 2/1/2016 - Published: 1/18/2016 - Rick C., Kate B.
Happy to Be by Trinity Everett reviews
Sometimes it's still hard to believe that she has him, has this. A husband, a house he calls theirs, even a dog. Even a freaking dog. - Caskett, A What Happens in AC story.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,890 - Reviews: 35 - Favs: 43 - Follows: 31 - Published: 1/25/2016 - [Rick C., Kate B.] - Complete
State of the Union by caffinate-me reviews
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.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 19 - Words: 51,749 - Reviews: 1706 - Favs: 699 - Follows: 955 - Updated: 1/24/2016 - Published: 3/9/2015 - Rick C., Kate B., Alexis C. - Complete
when there's a lull on the battlefield by inherwanderings reviews
'She wants to wake up to the day breaking on her thighs, her head pillowed on the warmth radiating from his chest. She wants to skip this agonizing symphony of moments where they are stuck in a limbo: in love but not loving, together but so far apart.' AU for An Embarrassment of Bitches.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,072 - Reviews: 32 - Favs: 38 - Follows: 19 - Published: 1/22/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Won't Stay Down by KrissaBelle7 reviews
Beckett gives Castle sparring lessons after he gets beaten up while shadowing Slaughter in Headhunters(S4) and then confronts him about his recent behavior.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,652 - Reviews: 24 - Favs: 60 - Follows: 24 - Published: 1/13/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Where I Find You by bravevulnerability reviews
'After her mother's death, after her father's dark descent into the bottle, the need for something light, something that wasn't stained in grief had become her lifeline.' A detour in Kate's journey to becoming a detective leads to a life changing meeting. AU. For Alex.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 7,168 - Reviews: 151 - Favs: 180 - Follows: 132 - Updated: 1/13/2016 - Published: 1/11/2016 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Bumper Cars by whatifellinlovewith reviews
"It's not a big deal. Except he looked upset. And something about it has her stomach twisting with nerves, butterflies running rampant, making her hands shake and her knees quiver. It's not a big deal. But it sure feels like one." A 4x19, 47 Seconds post-ep.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,287 - Reviews: 28 - Favs: 22 - Follows: 42 - Published: 1/5/2016 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
How to Disappear by faithsette reviews
Richard Castle is a best-selling author on a book tour. Kate Beckett is a young woman who ran from, and is still trying to deal with, her past. What happens when he meets her at a bar during his tour? AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Family - Chapters: 40 - Words: 152,589 - Reviews: 847 - Favs: 236 - Follows: 403 - Updated: 12/28/2015 - Published: 1/6/2015 - Complete
in a string of lights by faithsette reviews
"It's a tradition, of sorts, one of the only ones she's kept up with since her mother died. She has a cup of steaming hot chocolate, complete with a handful of mini marshmallows, each year on Christmas Eve. It's not much, barely anything special at all, but it's the one small way she still feels connected to the holiday, and she plans to keep it up." Holiday meeting AU.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,621 - Reviews: 41 - Favs: 34 - Follows: 25 - Published: 12/25/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Find Our Way Home by bravevulnerability reviews
"No matter what you do, no matter the obstacles that arise or the mistakes either of us make, I'll never be able to give up on us." After nearly two years apart, Castle and Beckett attempt to find their way back home in time for the holiday season. A season 8 AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 16 - Words: 52,722 - Reviews: 711 - Favs: 226 - Follows: 298 - Updated: 12/24/2015 - Published: 12/10/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
From the Corner Store by Trinity Everett reviews
Rick Castle stumbles - literally - upon a new friend during a late night run for pizza rolls. A Caskett AU
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,369 - Reviews: 34 - Favs: 55 - Follows: 37 - Published: 12/24/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Second Time Around by ColieMacKenzie reviews
The box was standard-sized, inconspicuous, but her heart started pounding the moment she peeled back the tissue paper, revealing bold, white print on a crimson background, a female silhouette in stark black... AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,229 - Reviews: 81 - Favs: 61 - Follows: 57 - Published: 12/2/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
One Step Closer by SparkleMouse reviews
It was easier then. Before the lies and separation; before the truth and heartache. *Season 8 spoilers*
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,060 - Reviews: 36 - Favs: 29 - Follows: 27 - Published: 12/2/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Never Try Never Know by rewritetheending reviews
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).
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,084 - Reviews: 26 - Favs: 42 - Follows: 26 - Published: 12/2/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
The One Where Everything's Different But Still The Same by caffinate-me reviews
What if Johanna Beckett hadn't died, Kate Beckett had continued to strive for Chief Justice, and Richard Rogers had never sold a novel? An AU in 998 words. 2nd place winner in the 2015 Castle Contest.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,102 - Reviews: 48 - Favs: 49 - Follows: 43 - Published: 12/2/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Unconditional by alwayswritewithcoffee reviews
She doesn't deserve him, but oh how grateful she is to be loved by him. [A Post 8x08 oneshot.]
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,765 - Reviews: 34 - Favs: 50 - Follows: 24 - Published: 11/24/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Retribution by bravevulnerability reviews
'He wants to take the apologies from her mouth with his teeth and breathe his forgiveness into her skin.' Post-ep for 8x08, 'Mr. & Mrs. Castle'.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,863 - Reviews: 68 - Favs: 122 - Follows: 49 - Published: 11/24/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Sigh No More by bravevulnerability reviews
"Hey, is there any chance that smoking wife of yours is going to come hunting for me too?" Kate slows in her walk around the corner at the sound of the familiar voice, dulling the sharp click of her heels on the concrete, steeling herself and channeling every ounce of patience she has left to deal with Ethan Slaughter a second time around. AU insert for 8x06, 'Cool Boys'.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,062 - Reviews: 78 - Favs: 114 - Follows: 40 - Published: 11/10/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Best IWWOC Ever by Trinity Everett reviews
How Castle and Beckett went from working together to waking up together. A What Happens in AC prequel.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,074 - Reviews: 56 - Favs: 74 - Follows: 36 - Published: 11/7/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Learning Curve by bravevulnerability reviews
She really hates her training officer. Three shot. AU.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 3 - Words: 7,364 - Reviews: 137 - Favs: 213 - Follows: 186 - Updated: 11/6/2015 - Published: 11/2/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
color of the night by faithsette reviews
"Their feet move in time together, dancing to a song that can't be heard, crickets creating a choir in the background and merging with the soft rippling of the river in the distance." One shot, post kill shot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,584 - Reviews: 28 - Favs: 58 - Follows: 27 - Published: 11/2/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Fade Into Light by ColieMacKenzie reviews
Kate buys a new home, only to find that it is haunted. A ghost story. A love story. A pre-season to season 4-ish AU story. Entry for the Castle Halloween Bash 2015. COMPLETE.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Supernatural - Chapters: 5 - Words: 9,404 - Reviews: 181 - Favs: 104 - Follows: 101 - Updated: 11/2/2015 - Published: 10/31/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Face Your Fears by bravevulnerability reviews
'You're scared of haunted houses and halloween attractions and I don't even know you, but your friends left you behind so I'm gonna hold your hand and get you through this, alright' AU Halloween meeting. #CastleHalloweenBash
Castle - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,516 - Reviews: 53 - Favs: 73 - Follows: 49 - Published: 10/31/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Dance On Our Graves by bravevulnerability reviews
"You're the one who made a bet with the boys, a bet you roped me into without my permission, and now we're stuck in a cemetery on Halloween." Set early season 2. #CastleHalloweenBash
Castle - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,901 - Reviews: 54 - Favs: 76 - Follows: 30 - Published: 10/31/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
It's Nothing by whatifellinlovewith reviews
It's not a date. It's not a relationship. It's nothing. Season 2 AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,209 - Reviews: 63 - Favs: 90 - Follows: 32 - Published: 10/25/2015 - [Rick C., Kate B.] - Complete
In the Course of Human Events by BerkieLynn reviews
"What is she thinking? Uprooting her life, leaving the only town she's ever called home, and, even worse, dragging her father along because she's too selfish to leave him behind. But the new job should excite her. And it does. Secret Service Agent? It's a leap she never thought she'd take." Based on a prompt from the castlefanficprompts tumblr.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 13 - Words: 58,058 - Reviews: 474 - Favs: 312 - Follows: 439 - Updated: 10/21/2015 - Published: 7/13/2015 - Rick C., Kate B., Alexis C. - Complete
Lightweight by bravevulnerability reviews
'The smile tugs at her lips. He's always been an amusing drunk, maybe a bit whiny, but also sweet, sleepy and easy to handle. "You're a lightweight."' Episode insert of sorts for 8x03, PhDead.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,907 - Reviews: 83 - Favs: 108 - Follows: 42 - Published: 10/6/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
unspeakable by pauciloquy reviews
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."
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 23 - Words: 60,275 - Reviews: 133 - Favs: 53 - Follows: 212 - Updated: 9/29/2015 - Published: 6/23/2015
Headlock by bravevulnerability reviews
Post-ep for 8x02, XX. Castle doesn't allow Beckett to walk out, not without a fight.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,447 - Reviews: 92 - Favs: 120 - Follows: 45 - Published: 9/29/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
serendipity by faithsette reviews
"A part of him wants to miss his flight on purpose, stay here for a while longer and learn anything and everything he can about Kate, the woman he's spent only the past few hours with yet feels indescribably connected to." A 'lost in a foreign country' prompt fill.
Castle - Rated: K - English - Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,927 - Reviews: 30 - Favs: 41 - Follows: 32 - Published: 9/27/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Just Yours by Trinity Everett reviews
His lips tag her forehead, warm but dry, and she lets herself sag deeper into his embrace. Apparently pregnancy makes her a cuddler. Or maybe it's just Castle. She doesn't feel quite the same urges to curl into Ryan's chest the way she does her partner's. - A follow-up oneshot to The Reminder.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,489 - Reviews: 40 - Favs: 66 - Follows: 50 - Published: 9/23/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
House on Fire by bravevulnerability reviews
'She smears a kiss to his lips, hopes with everything she has that he can feel how deeply she loves him through the press of her mouth and that he can taste her apology.' A brief continuation of the momentary reunion scene in 8x01, XY.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,248 - Reviews: 47 - Favs: 45 - Follows: 23 - Published: 9/22/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Evasion by rewritetheending reviews
When Castle has a breakthrough about their case, he's eager to share it with Beckett, and his need to track her down has nothing to do with the hope of catching her in the middle of her sparring session. Nothing at all. Gratuitous fun set during Fool Me Once (2x04).
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,620 - Reviews: 33 - Favs: 91 - Follows: 39 - Published: 9/20/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Arcadia by seilleanmor reviews
Castle and Beckett go undercover at a gated community, to investigate a string of mysterious deaths. Set Christmastime of season four, after Cuffed.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 15 - Words: 79,106 - Reviews: 916 - Favs: 376 - Follows: 537 - Updated: 9/19/2015 - Published: 8/18/2015 - Complete
Tipping the Scales by Meg Moore reviews
'Martha is right. This really can't wait another day, wall be damned...' Castle and Beckett get a nudge in the right direction, courtesy of his mother. An AU Cops and Robbers ending in honor of Castle FanFic Monday.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 2 - Words: 4,196 - Reviews: 78 - Favs: 113 - Follows: 143 - Updated: 9/16/2015 - Published: 9/14/2015 - Rick C., Kate B., Martha R. - Complete
In A Handbasket by Trinity Everett reviews
"Hell. She was going to hell. It was sneaky and underhanded of her, and she was absolutely going to hell for it." Unable to stop herself, Beckett answers Castle's phone and takes Ellie Monroe's call. 2x20 AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,299 - Reviews: 68 - Favs: 74 - Follows: 39 - Published: 9/9/2015 - Complete
The Fugitive by Cora Clavia reviews
AU. "Your fugitive's name is Mr. Richard Castle."
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 15 - Words: 23,224 - Reviews: 455 - Favs: 191 - Follows: 249 - Updated: 9/4/2015 - Published: 1/7/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Kitten by Garrae reviews
This is not a place where St Nicholas would distribute presents, though it might be where his demons let off steam. Danger abounds here: hot, heavy and welcome. This is a club where dreams can come true. Of course, dreams should only be a one-time experience... See CH1&3 A/N for Warnings Before Reading and note M-rating. Castle belongs to ABC/Marlowe.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 44 - Words: 156,297 - Reviews: 1409 - Favs: 234 - Follows: 277 - Updated: 9/4/2015 - Published: 1/2/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
your kisses they burn by Griever11 reviews
He stumbles over his words, all the bravado from breaking down her door before disappearing into thin air as he looks at her, eyes hooded and cautious. "But maybe, uh, maybe put some clothes on first?". An AU meeting one shot with Castle as a fireman. Mild crack.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,876 - Reviews: 12 - Favs: 21 - Follows: 19 - Published: 8/29/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
The Two of Us by alwayswritewithcoffee reviews
You're not supposed to fall in love with your friend with benefits. Complete.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,681 - Reviews: 31 - Favs: 41 - Follows: 29 - Published: 8/26/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
nameless by concreteskies reviews
Written for a prompt on castlefanficprompts. Castle and Becket meet in a bar while they're traveling. "You are this stranger on the other side of the world that somehow knows all of my secrets and I don't think I am quite ready to say goodbye to that."
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,708 - Reviews: 53 - Favs: 55 - Follows: 57 - Published: 8/23/2015 - Complete
ice cream and coffee stains by coldcoffeestains reviews
"It's close to eleven now and she's tired, maybe exhaustion is letting her guards tumble. Or maybe it's just the gaze he fixes her with, something like awe in his eyes which makes her completely uncomfortable and warm on the same time" AU Meeting.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,263 - Reviews: 13 - Favs: 24 - Follows: 26 - Published: 8/21/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Inside The Locker Room by Liv Wilder reviews
"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
Castle - Rated: K - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,493 - Reviews: 95 - Favs: 136 - Follows: 44 - Published: 8/19/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Makes Him Brave by bravevulnerability reviews
'Kate jerks up from her seat, ready to do damage, to make Vulcan Simmons pay, but before she can even dig her hands into his shirt and fling him against the wall, Castle already has him by the neck.' A twist on 3x13, Knockdown.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,985 - Reviews: 74 - Favs: 163 - Follows: 66 - Published: 8/17/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Say Something by Ava Chanel reviews
"There hasn't been a day gone by that I haven't thought about what your lips might taste like." Inara, spirits, and a little bit of truthfulness. Post BDM, Pre LotW. Mal/Inara.
Firefly - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,054 - Reviews: 7 - Favs: 15 - Follows: 4 - Published: 8/16/2015 - [Inara, Mal] - Complete
One Night by pullingbeckettspigtails reviews
She knows that smile. Knows him. And from the fact that his eyes have widened as soon as he set them on her, she's almost certain he knows her too. "Don't just stare at her from a distance," Johanna teases, Kate cursing her Mom's apparent ability to pick up on everything, "she doesn't bite!" Except the fact that he's wearing a scarf in August is proof that she does bite. Hard.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,406 - Reviews: 20 - Favs: 58 - Follows: 50 - Published: 8/14/2015 - Rick C., Kate B., Martha R., Johanna B. - Complete
Caught in the Riptide by bravevulnerability reviews
'Castle plops down to the sand once she's gone, opens his notebook on his bent knees and uncaps his pen. He came here for inspiration, and he may have just found it.' Based on a gif set by katigron on tumblr.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 18 - Words: 44,561 - Reviews: 895 - Favs: 460 - Follows: 435 - Updated: 8/5/2015 - Published: 6/8/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
For Blue Skies by bravevulnerability reviews
'New York was bracing for a hurricane and Kate Beckett was terribly ill prepared. But she was even less prepared to see Richard Castle again after a summer of silence.' Set late in the summer, post season 2.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 7 - Words: 15,208 - Reviews: 400 - Favs: 319 - Follows: 443 - Updated: 8/3/2015 - Published: 7/13/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Castle Family Album: The Memory Book by Liv Wilder reviews
She makes a mental note never to lead him on. Right then and there on her own doorstep with the power she can so effortlessly wield over him blatantly on display, she forbids herself from pursuit of any kind. No matter how hard this gets - going it alone as a single, working parent – no matter how scary or needy or alone she feels, she will never take the easy path and lead him on.
Castle - Rated: K - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,504 - Reviews: 47 - Favs: 49 - Follows: 63 - Published: 7/31/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Johanna by Cassie Bones reviews
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.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Family - Chapters: 6 - Words: 15,753 - Reviews: 250 - Favs: 250 - Follows: 379 - Updated: 7/30/2015 - Published: 7/21/2015 - Rick C., Kate B., OC - Complete
may flowers by closingdoors reviews
AU. Castle and Beckett meet during the bank robbery in Cops And Robbers. After the events of Montgomery's shooting, her own, and breaking up with Josh, will Beckett still learn to let Castle in? COMPLETE.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 13 - Words: 43,420 - Reviews: 408 - Favs: 333 - Follows: 652 - Updated: 7/27/2015 - Published: 9/19/2014 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
the feelings you've brought me to experience by sanumarox123 reviews
'Loving Kate Beckett, however, is soft and sweet and shy like the way she says your voice when she says hello to you. It's like falling asleep on rainy mornings and there's a mug of hot chocolate waiting for you when you wake up a few hours later. The love you feel for Kate is like that hot chocolate: the beautiful thing throughout all the pains of real life.'
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,383 - Reviews: 4 - Favs: 10 - Follows: 4 - Published: 7/14/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
a lot can happen in a year by whatifellinlovewith reviews
"Where do you see yourself five years from now?" The question haunts her. Post-ep for 5x23, The Human Factor. Written for Castle Fanfic Monday.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,320 - Reviews: 38 - Favs: 72 - Follows: 21 - Published: 7/13/2015 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
Suspension of Disbelief by Trinity Everett reviews
"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 - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,193 - Reviews: 46 - Favs: 79 - Follows: 25 - Published: 7/13/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Chasing tales by kimmiesjoy reviews
Beckett's post honeymoon root through their combined movie collection leaves Castle having to make a confession. written for CastleFanficMonday.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,684 - Reviews: 53 - Favs: 59 - Follows: 16 - Published: 7/13/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
MILF by chezchuckles reviews
From castlefanficprompts: While doing grocery shopping with Kate, Rick notices some college boys talking about how "hot" Kate is. He gets in on the conversation, and they tell him that he has no chance with a woman like that, and that any of them can get her number.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,744 - Reviews: 88 - Favs: 133 - Follows: 47 - Published: 7/9/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
This Road is All You'll Ever Have by Griever11 reviews
'Oh, her sweet, sweet husband. The man's still bleeding from the angry gash at his neck, he's just made his first kill – and he's trying to comfort her' - Episode insert for 7x23, one shot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,216 - Reviews: 19 - Favs: 37 - Follows: 11 - Published: 7/6/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Still Into You by Griever11 reviews
Episode insert for 7x23 Hollanders Woods. Just how did Castle's bowtie come undone at the party? One Shot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,719 - Reviews: 24 - Favs: 38 - Follows: 13 - Published: 7/3/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Getting Down by BerkieLynn reviews
"Bet you I could though," he calls out as her hand touches the doorknob. "Bet I could keep my mouth shut. I'll do it for a whole week." Set early season 1. Based on a prompt from the castlefanficprompts blog. One shot. Complete.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,947 - Reviews: 36 - Favs: 73 - Follows: 37 - Published: 6/29/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
There's Always a Story by MustBeAWriter reviews
A collection of drabbles from prompts I've received on tumblr. Will be marked as complete, but I'll add ficlets as I write them.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 43 - Words: 19,995 - Reviews: 62 - Favs: 57 - Follows: 91 - Updated: 6/28/2015 - Published: 2/7/2014 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
A Season in Hell by chezchuckles reviews
"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
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 15 - Words: 23,659 - Reviews: 692 - Favs: 249 - Follows: 441 - Updated: 6/23/2015 - Published: 5/7/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Pulse by whatifellinlovewith reviews
"She's wheeled into his room the day after Mr. Johnson dies, seemingly asleep, perfectly silent. The only thing he knows about her by the end of the day is that her condition isn't good." Sharing a room, waiting for a heart transplant, Richard Castle gets to know the quiet, dying Kate Beckett. AU. Three-shot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 3 - Words: 10,499 - Reviews: 148 - Favs: 219 - Follows: 195 - Updated: 6/22/2015 - Published: 6/16/2015 - [Rick C., Kate B.] - Complete
By your side by kimmiesjoy reviews
Post Sucker Punch. Castle takes the guilt on himself, she's noticed that about him.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,955 - Reviews: 44 - Favs: 43 - Follows: 20 - Published: 6/18/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Perchance to Dream by A Beauty to the Rhythm reviews
"The reality is, she doesn't always give up her secrets. Oh, he has her love, he has her heart; he knows that. But maybe he's too tired this morning to go digging." Beckett's up to something - wants to share it with Castle - but it almost gets lost in translation before it can even begin. Co-authored with chezchuckles, cover art by Jocelyn.
Castle - Rated: K - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,045 - Reviews: 23 - Favs: 33 - Follows: 17 - Published: 6/17/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Will you be strong enough (to catch me when I fall for you)? by Garrae reviews
"She can't stop looking at his hands, and remembering how he'd grasped her wrist and stopped her – stopped her – drawing her gun; and that one subsequent instant of hesitation turning to decision and the sharp grip and flex as his mouth had come down on hers." Rated T - but very strong T.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 5,102 - Reviews: 99 - Favs: 89 - Follows: 104 - Updated: 6/16/2015 - Published: 6/15/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Strangers In The Movies by coffeeandhope reviews
"He'd always wondered what to do in a situation like this." A Caskett take on the classic only-two-people-in-the-movie-theatre AU.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,102 - Reviews: 3 - Favs: 15 - Follows: 18 - Published: 6/15/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Uninterrupted by kimmiesjoy reviews
Post Cops and Robbers. He's enthusiastic about keeping her here and he's just shown his hand.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,799 - Reviews: 61 - Favs: 60 - Follows: 42 - Published: 6/9/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Something I need by kimmiesjoy reviews
She wakes to a singular, profound and unusual idea that could quite easily have leaked from the consciousness of the man sleeping next to her. Set sometime beyond After The Storm.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,590 - Reviews: 43 - Favs: 56 - Follows: 26 - Published: 6/8/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Healing Hands by bravevulnerability reviews
'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.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 5 - Words: 12,602 - Reviews: 209 - Favs: 272 - Follows: 351 - Updated: 6/6/2015 - Published: 5/25/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
avenues of the dead by closingdoors reviews
In which people have their soulmate's last words on their body. You're here. I'll be home soon. COMPLETE.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Tragedy/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,115 - Reviews: 90 - Favs: 126 - Follows: 34 - Published: 5/29/2015 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
lies all in ruins by airbefore reviews
She doesn't really know the reasons she comes to this rickety old shack in the middle of the woods except that here is better than there. Better than being surrounded by the reminders of all the ways she failed. All the things she's lost. *One shot; complete*
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,721 - Reviews: 57 - Favs: 31 - Follows: 24 - Published: 5/13/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Overflow by bravevulnerability reviews
'He finds Kate Beckett standing in the middle of her small kitchen, an umbrella opened over her head, her entire body soaked in the water that's breaching her ceiling and coming down hard on her and everything she owns.' Inspired by a prompt from castlefanficprompts. Two shot. AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 2 - Words: 7,329 - Reviews: 86 - Favs: 143 - Follows: 174 - Updated: 5/10/2015 - Published: 5/7/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Collide by therainkeepsfalling reviews
Looking for inspiration, Rick Castle gets more than he bargained for.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,272 - Reviews: 12 - Favs: 19 - Follows: 51 - Published: 5/6/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Homecomings by Trinity Everett reviews
Kate Beckett meets her boyfriend's daughter for the first time, but not the way she expects to meet her. Third in the AU-verse Lost and Found series (Pick Me Up At the Lost and Found, Piece By Piece). Caskett.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,256 - Reviews: 32 - Favs: 43 - Follows: 26 - Published: 5/3/2015 - Rick C., Kate B., Alexis C. - Complete
All This Time by jstar1382 reviews
"It was probably his dumbest idea to date, because now after all day of polite small talk as they investigated throughout Los Angeles, they were sitting on the couch back at the hotel. Alone." *Prompt* What if 'To Live and Die in LA' happened between 47 Seconds and the Limey
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,739 - Reviews: 24 - Favs: 51 - Follows: 20 - Published: 5/3/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Double Trouble by kimmiesjoy reviews
All five of them bundled up against a chill that dissipated the moment the rain stopped, leaving her not so little family tugging at bobble hats and mittens. Future fic. One shot. Complete.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Family/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,978 - Reviews: 46 - Favs: 64 - Follows: 16 - Published: 5/3/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
The New Normal by skygirl55 reviews
Post-Serenity (Movie) Mal/Inara one shot.
Firefly - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,250 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 27 - Follows: 5 - Published: 5/3/2015 - Mal, Inara - Complete
love disarmed by airbefore reviews
"She's so ready for this. For him. For happiness and love and movie dates." AU - what might have happened had they gotten to have that Jon Woo marathon. One shot. Complete.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,744 - Reviews: 96 - Favs: 160 - Follows: 50 - Published: 4/29/2015 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
Misconception by chezchuckles reviews
tumblr prompt: They slept together after Ryan's wedding but never talked about it. Kate finds out she is pregnant but doesn't know how to tell him, especially after the events of 47 seconds (and Limey).
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 34 - Words: 44,241 - Reviews: 1523 - Favs: 492 - Follows: 668 - Updated: 4/25/2015 - Published: 4/4/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Flashbacks and Echoes by Oliviet reviews
"But the longer she stares at him, the more she realizes that she knows him, that she dated him in high school, and that this is the man who took her virginity." Inspired by this tumblr prompt: childhood sweethearts who moved away and then into the same apartment block by chance AU
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 20 - Words: 39,208 - Reviews: 528 - Favs: 460 - Follows: 683 - Updated: 4/25/2015 - Published: 11/25/2014 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Imbroglio by Cora Clavia reviews
AU: Castle and Beckett in the world of classical music. Yep. Rick Castle, Barihunk.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 11 - Words: 10,188 - Reviews: 484 - Favs: 165 - Follows: 256 - Updated: 4/12/2015 - Published: 6/7/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
run the risk by bravevulnerability reviews
Castle escapes to Vegas for the weekend to "clear his head". Beckett ends up on the first flight out to sin city to change his mind. Set immediately before 4x20, The Limey. Three shot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 3 - Words: 7,318 - Reviews: 156 - Favs: 210 - Follows: 246 - Updated: 4/12/2015 - Published: 4/6/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Unfold by bravevulnerability reviews
"You should know by now that you and beds are a very distracting combo." Castle and Beckett go shopping for new bedding. Pre-ep for 7x18, At Close Range.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,406 - Reviews: 44 - Favs: 81 - Follows: 19 - Published: 3/24/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Rivals by faithsette reviews
Kate Beckett and Richard Castle are both YouTubers with an "anything you can do I can do better" rivalry. Prompt fill. AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 2 - Words: 7,958 - Reviews: 45 - Favs: 58 - Follows: 41 - Updated: 3/17/2015 - Published: 2/18/2015 - Complete
trails by closingdoors reviews
A fill for the prompt: "My tent just broke and I'm not about to sleep by myself in there now, so can you scoot over?". Castle, Beckett, and the rest of the team decide to take a trip to the woods. COMPLETE.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,683 - Reviews: 53 - Favs: 188 - Follows: 53 - Published: 3/16/2015 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Over coffee cakes and bills by inherwanderings reviews
(Based on a tumblr prompt) 'She deserved to be cuddled and comforted. She deserved someone who could take that sad, desolate look away from her eyes.' Full prompt at the beginning.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,615 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 23 - Follows: 20 - Published: 3/15/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Minor Charges by Trinity Everett reviews
Rebel Becks meets Richard Castle in a holding cell one night.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,872 - Reviews: 44 - Favs: 78 - Follows: 54 - Published: 3/14/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
turning page by bravevulnerability reviews
'He's been coming to her library for over a month now and she likes him, really likes him.' An AU that explores the meeting of a burdened librarian and a struggling writer. Three shot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 3 - Words: 2,527 - Reviews: 140 - Favs: 198 - Follows: 203 - Updated: 3/13/2015 - Published: 3/9/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Provocation by A Beauty to the Rhythm reviews
"The ride up in the elevator is tense. He wants to say "I don't want you to interrogate him," but that's a surefire way to get tossed into observation." A oneshot for Castle Fanfic Monday.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,059 - Reviews: 57 - Favs: 65 - Follows: 30 - Published: 3/9/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Teacher's Pet by Trinity Everett reviews
"Her eyes cut past the administrator, however, settling on the man trailing behind him. She knows that man. That man's face is on the back of the book she's holding in her hands right now. Ho-ly... what is Richard Castle doing in her English class?" - A Pre-Series Caskett AU for Castle Fanfic Monday.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,648 - Reviews: 36 - Favs: 98 - Follows: 26 - Published: 3/9/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Rescue by Castle Haven reviews
AU. "He's passed out and the flask in his right hand leaves little to the imagination. And yet there's something about him that intrigues her. Maybe it's the way he's dressed- a well-fitted suit and tie; maybe it's the hair- gelled to perfection, wavy and soft; maybe it's just how troubled his face looks, even unconscious."
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Hurt/Comfort/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,880 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 13 - Follows: 7 - Published: 3/2/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
The Breach by bravevulnerability reviews
'It was never supposed to go this far; he was never supposed to become more than a kind man bringing a recovering gunshot victim her mail, was never supposed to become more.' AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,060 - Reviews: 62 - Favs: 164 - Follows: 53 - Published: 3/2/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Sting a Second Time by seilleanmor reviews
A co-authored story by bravevulnerability and seilleanmor. Castle accidentally gives Kate a black eye in his sleep, and Kate does everything she can to appease his guilt.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,531 - Reviews: 50 - Favs: 94 - Follows: 31 - Published: 3/2/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Splatter Patterns by Trinity Everett reviews
Castle and Beckett play paintball. - A season 3 ficlet.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,799 - Reviews: 36 - Favs: 57 - Follows: 17 - Published: 2/21/2015 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place by caffinate-me reviews
AU one-shot based on the Tumblr Prompt from toomuchwineornotenough: KB is a struggling single mom of 2 boys working part time at a pizza place to make ends meet. Castle starts buying pizza daily, then bringing her coffee every morning.
Castle - Rated: K - English - Family/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,058 - Reviews: 69 - Favs: 99 - Follows: 116 - Published: 2/21/2015 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Kenopsia by seilleanmor reviews
Just playing with Cops & Robbers. What happens if Kate admits to needing Rick, and he leaves the bank to be with her?
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 4 - Words: 17,380 - Reviews: 170 - Favs: 170 - Follows: 312 - Updated: 2/17/2015 - Published: 9/15/2014 - Complete
Baby Steps by caffinate-me reviews
AU. Based on prompt from Tumblr- Castle is Beckett's physical therapist. When he had read "stabbed in the back", he had imagined a punk of a kid who had gotten on the wrong side of the law, not a gorgeous young woman from a well off family sporting a Stanford sweatshirt. A story in three parts.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 7,377 - Reviews: 168 - Favs: 224 - Follows: 267 - Updated: 2/12/2015 - Published: 2/1/2015 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
whiteout by bravevulnerability reviews
'"There's no one else I'd rather be snowed in with," he teases, his lips grazing the chilled shell of her ear, curling into a grin when a shudder that he doubts is from the cold clambers down her spine, but the words couldn't be more true.' Castle and Beckett weather the storm together. Set early season 4.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,375 - Reviews: 78 - Favs: 140 - Follows: 55 - Published: 1/27/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Attachment Syndrome by FanficwriterGHC reviews
She has a baby. She brought a baby back from Haiti. Can you even do that? Season 3 AU.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Family/Romance - Chapters: 39 - Words: 175,180 - Reviews: 2957 - Favs: 1,165 - Follows: 1,274 - Updated: 1/18/2015 - Published: 7/8/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Bittersweet by bravevulnerability reviews
'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.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,055 - Reviews: 69 - Favs: 155 - Follows: 61 - Published: 1/9/2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
talk, talk, talk by airbefore reviews
Only one person can make him start to feel whole again, like something more than a broken shell of a human. One person. And he doesn't even know her real name. *AU based loosely on 4x12*
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,049 - Reviews: 95 - Favs: 96 - Follows: 49 - Published: 12/28/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
When I Was Drowning by Trinity Everett reviews
A chance meeting between two people has the potential to change their lives forever. A Caskett Meeting AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 4 - Words: 17,657 - Reviews: 124 - Favs: 227 - Follows: 185 - Updated: 12/24/2014 - Published: 12/21/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Believing Is Seeing by bravevulnerability reviews
"Seeing isn't believing. Believing is seeing." An AU story for Christmas.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 10 - Words: 24,352 - Reviews: 652 - Favs: 496 - Follows: 401 - Updated: 12/24/2014 - Published: 12/15/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
The First Time by Hulihana reviews
Just what are Castle and Beckett going to do while she serves out her suspension at the beginning of season 5? Many of us probably have a good idea, but you may not know just how quickly Castle and Beckett start experiencing their firsts after those oh so suggestive words are uttered.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,221 - Reviews: 13 - Favs: 62 - Follows: 30 - Published: 12/17/2014 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
Handle With Care by bravevulnerability reviews
A single chance meeting can change everything. AU. Cover art by ournorthstars.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 31 - Words: 69,091 - Reviews: 1351 - Favs: 707 - Follows: 843 - Updated: 12/6/2014 - Published: 8/27/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Come Dine With Me by pullingbeckettspigtails reviews
Prompt: AU - Castle and Beckett were both set up on blind dates at the same restaurant, but their dates don't show and they start talking and hit it off. (Anonymous prompt from the castlefanficprompts tumblr).
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,074 - Reviews: 30 - Favs: 77 - Follows: 37 - Published: 12/1/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
What Happens In AC by Trinity Everett reviews
"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.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 13 - Words: 46,145 - Reviews: 573 - Favs: 517 - Follows: 607 - Updated: 11/30/2014 - Published: 10/13/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
untraditionally by bravevulnerability reviews
"Stick around for next year, Beckett. You can be Pocahontas," he teases, nudging her with his elbow. "Not even in your dreams, Castle." An AU Thanksgiving oneshot set post 2x18 (Boom!)
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,945 - Reviews: 78 - Favs: 154 - Follows: 43 - Published: 11/27/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Wildest Dreams by bravevulnerability reviews
'The strangled mewing sound that escapes the caving cardboard has her stopping in her tracks a mere step before she can reach him and she watches as Castle lowers the box to the ground, rising again with a tiny bundle of fur in his arms.' Post 7x06. Oneshot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,520 - Reviews: 76 - Favs: 138 - Follows: 39 - Published: 11/13/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Only If For A Night by bravevulnerability reviews
'He hadn't come expecting to find anyone interesting, he never does when he ends up in one of these clubs, but the requirement of masks, the promise of unknown identities and costumed anonymity for a night had appealed to him.' An AU meeting on Halloween night. Entry for the #CastleHalloweenBash.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Mystery - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,547 - Reviews: 64 - Favs: 132 - Follows: 55 - Published: 10/31/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
I choose you by Ky03elk reviews
A chance encounter leaves Kate questioning the decisions of her past and the road that she's currently walking with Castle. Will making a different choice lead to a new them? Or will the ghosts that haunt them both prove too much to overcome? A rewrite of 47 seconds.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 9 - Words: 19,335 - Reviews: 449 - Favs: 130 - Follows: 281 - Updated: 10/31/2014 - Published: 9/24/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Jerkface by chezchuckles reviews
a post-ep for 7x04 "Child's Play." thanks to jyleafer15 for awesome cover art.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,319 - Reviews: 60 - Favs: 74 - Follows: 24 - Published: 10/21/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Alight by bravevulnerability reviews
An AU twist on 7x04, Child's Play. Complete.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,675 - Reviews: 143 - Favs: 218 - Follows: 126 - Published: 10/21/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Mano a mujer by Garrae reviews
Beckett: "What are we playing for?" Castle: "Pride. Or clothing." Beckett: "Clothing." A 2-shot take on the poker scene in 1.08. Pure fluff. No plot to speak of. Castle belongs to ABC and Marlowe.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 2 - Words: 6,653 - Reviews: 64 - Favs: 74 - Follows: 77 - Updated: 10/5/2014 - Published: 10/4/2014 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
Seeking Clarity by Trinity Everett reviews
What would've happened if Kate had called Castle before going back to work in Rise? A season 4 AU. An extremely late 2014 Summer Hiatus Ficathon entry.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 11 - Words: 66,262 - Reviews: 248 - Favs: 256 - Follows: 307 - Updated: 9/30/2014 - Published: 9/14/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
ABC by leuska reviews
She can't help but let out a laugh, a surprised and breathless sound, at seeing him like this. No idea what he's doing, but still cute. When his head whips around to look at her, his shocked blues meet her green ones and she can feel a soft smile settle over her face as the tension of the day finally starts to slowly seep out of her bones. Oh yeah, she's home. Definitely home.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 5 - Words: 22,559 - Reviews: 122 - Favs: 128 - Follows: 209 - Updated: 9/9/2014 - Published: 10/20/2013 - Rick C., Kate B.
Dismantle by bravevulnerability reviews
'He's testing the boundaries, wondering how far down her wall has really fallen.' An alternate ending to Undead Again, 4x22.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,851 - Reviews: 76 - Favs: 228 - Follows: 77 - Published: 9/6/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Payback by Garrae reviews
What would have happened if Beckett gave in to Castle's pleading and bought him at the auction in 1.07, Home is Where the Heart Stops? Shamelessly frivolous and fluffy. Note M rating: also a Summer Hiatus Kink Meme fill. Characters belong to ABC and Marlowe.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 4 - Words: 15,008 - Reviews: 142 - Favs: 93 - Follows: 141 - Updated: 8/11/2014 - Published: 8/8/2014 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
between two lungs by bravevulnerability reviews
"Breathe, Castle," she instructs, calm despite the erratic beat of her heart. "Just breathe for me." Based on a tumblr prompt.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,919 - Reviews: 59 - Favs: 141 - Follows: 38 - Published: 8/10/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Under Pressure by ColieMacKenzie reviews
"Castle, I said legs!" Alternative scene for episode 4x06, 'Demons'.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,614 - Reviews: 62 - Favs: 121 - Follows: 51 - Published: 8/9/2014 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
Perennial by Anonymous033 reviews
"Well, Katherine, you're looking at the newly minted Richard Castle." / AU; a story where Rick and Kate meet in college and go on the journey of their lives. High T for the mention of adult topics; multi-chapter. Now complete.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 24 - Words: 33,044 - Reviews: 249 - Favs: 133 - Follows: 260 - Updated: 7/26/2014 - Published: 4/28/2014 - [Rick C., Kate B.] Martha R., Jim B. - Complete
in the end by bravevulnerability reviews
Castle had always raved about the zombie apocalypse, spoke of it as if it would be some compelling adventure. It wasn't.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Supernatural/Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 11,577 - Reviews: 81 - Favs: 96 - Follows: 44 - Updated: 7/14/2014 - Published: 6/30/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Simple Complication by BerkieLynn reviews
4X16 episode insert. Kate's convinced she's part of a muse "club" and Castle's desperate to prove to her that she's wrong.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,262 - Reviews: 52 - Favs: 138 - Follows: 45 - Published: 6/12/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Abuelo by Capelthwaite reviews
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.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 6 - Words: 15,782 - Reviews: 100 - Favs: 172 - Follows: 184 - Updated: 6/12/2014 - Published: 10/31/2013 - [Rick C., Kate B.] - Complete
still our hands match by bravevulnerability reviews
"Why do you even care so much? What is it that you want so badly that you can't just let this go so we can both move on with our lives?" Set in the summer between 1x10 and 2x01, continues on throughout season 2. Cover art by ournorthstars.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 11 - Words: 28,767 - Reviews: 443 - Favs: 472 - Follows: 424 - Updated: 5/31/2014 - Published: 4/26/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
A one time thing by Ky03elk reviews
If it only takes a moment for your life to change forever, can a 'one time thing' right the wrong? An AU Caskett meeting.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 18 - Words: 44,307 - Reviews: 1388 - Favs: 491 - Follows: 509 - Updated: 5/15/2014 - Published: 4/1/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
50 Ways to A First Kiss by ColieMacKenzie reviews
A collection of Castle and Beckett first kisses! Number Eighteen: "Dare You To Move."
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 18 - Words: 25,059 - Reviews: 817 - Favs: 395 - Follows: 618 - Updated: 4/27/2014 - Published: 1/8/2012 - Rick C., Kate B.
An Toiseach Pòg by seilleanmor reviews
Based on a request I received on tumblr: Castle and Beckett are strangers and participate in the strangers kiss for the first time video. One shot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 4,228 - Reviews: 140 - Favs: 148 - Follows: 84 - Updated: 4/1/2014 - Published: 3/24/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
kairos by ColieMacKenzie reviews
kairos (ancient Greek) - (n) the perfect, delicate, crucial moment; the fleeting rightness of time and place that creates the opportune atmosphere for action, words, or movement; the time of possibility. COMPLETE
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 11 - Words: 12,396 - Reviews: 832 - Favs: 421 - Follows: 329 - Updated: 3/25/2014 - Published: 11/26/2013 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
Magic by Ky03elk reviews
Taking the flowers from Beckett's hand, Castle grins. It's amazingly sweet to have someone taking the time and effort to make him smile, to have someone trying to improve his day, and these flowers have just become sacred. Poof! You're Dead (S3) post episode story, becomes AU. How a simple gift turns into something so much more. COMPLETE
Castle - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 10 - Words: 22,650 - Reviews: 547 - Favs: 249 - Follows: 404 - Updated: 3/20/2014 - Published: 2/20/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
bloodstains on your thighs by closingdoors reviews
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
Castle - Rated: M - English - Angst/Tragedy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,616 - Reviews: 133 - Favs: 187 - Follows: 85 - Published: 3/15/2014 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Lifeboats by seilleanmor reviews
When you get those rare moments of clarity, those flashes when the universe makes sense, you try desperately to hold on to them. They are the lifeboats for the darker times. A season 4 AU based on the fanvideo by OhChizzz.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 15 - Words: 46,028 - Reviews: 363 - Favs: 218 - Follows: 261 - Updated: 3/4/2014 - Published: 2/15/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
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
Tintinnabulation by NPYD reviews
[AU somewhere in S3 post-3x17.] Beckett discovers what Castle is made of: big things and little things and silly things, and maybe a bit of magic too.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 8,076 - Reviews: 46 - Favs: 169 - Follows: 31 - Published: 2/2/2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
In Some Corner by Liv Wilder reviews
Post-47 Seconds. 'Kate stands several feet away from Castle's spot at the far end of the bar, hands jammed into her pants pockets, fists curled up tight with her short nails digging half-moons into her palms while the writer studiously tries to ignore her. "You're angry." "You think?" His voice is harsh, dripping sarcasm.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 15 - Words: 74,569 - Reviews: 1574 - Favs: 744 - Follows: 780 - Updated: 1/28/2014 - Published: 12/18/2013 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Starlight by honeyandvodka reviews
An AU summer fic, set between seasons two and three. The Hamptons trip doesn't work out, and Castle comes back to the city in time to score himself an invitation to Beckett's camping trip. Entry for the Winter Ficathon 13/14.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 11 - Words: 22,093 - Reviews: 546 - Favs: 378 - Follows: 441 - Updated: 1/23/2014 - Published: 12/15/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
I Hate You by Garrae reviews
She doesn't like him. Not one tiny little bit. She hates him. She hates him every minute he turns those bedroom eyes on her and heats her blood and fries her nerves. Very early in Season 1. AU. Fill for the 2013 Winter Hiatus Kink Meme. No plot to speak of.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,750 - Reviews: 65 - Favs: 144 - Follows: 46 - Published: 12/24/2013 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
pause and savor by bravevulnerability reviews
'Her head was spinning, and not just because of the needle that had been plunged into the side of her neck.' Castle and Beckett wake up stranded in her car after being abducted, and while waiting for a ride back to the city, one thing leads to another. Set during 3x09.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 3 - Words: 5,345 - Reviews: 79 - Favs: 153 - Follows: 106 - Updated: 12/21/2013 - Published: 12/19/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Exercising the Heart by donutz reviews
"It's late, and she's sleep-ruffled and wants to cuddle with him on their first night in the loft when both their names are on the lease. But it's been three years and she's still seeing a doctor and he has to know." Castle finds Beckett's medical records from her shooting. A sort-of future fic. Oneshot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,184 - Reviews: 51 - Favs: 83 - Follows: 27 - Published: 12/5/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Winter Is Coming by chezchuckles reviews
A Beth Companion by Sandiane Carter and chezchuckles.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 12,446 - Reviews: 40 - Favs: 79 - Follows: 31 - Published: 11/27/2013 - Rick C., Kate B., Alexis C. - Complete
Your Laughter by seilleanmor reviews
My fiftieth story on this site and a gift for chezchuckles, without whom I mightn't have made it past one. Snapshots of Kate Castle's life with her son.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,190 - Reviews: 37 - Favs: 62 - Follows: 21 - Published: 10/14/2013 - [Rick C., Kate B.] - 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.
Perfect Day by Garrae reviews
"It's such a perfect day, I want to spend it with you" Pure romantic fluff anytime before the end of Season Four.
Castle - Rated: K - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,430 - Reviews: 18 - Favs: 25 - Follows: 8 - Published: 9/7/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
fairy dust by closingdoors reviews
'And maybe none of it was planned, but this is more than anything she'd hoped for, dared dream about in her trembling heart that rest between her corrupted lungs.' For Amy. COMPLETE.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,838 - Reviews: 33 - Favs: 75 - Follows: 13 - Published: 8/28/2013 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
not yet what we shall be by airbefore reviews
It floats across her mind, her history. Her past. The reasons why she is what she is and why she can no longer be who she was. Why Kate Beckett disappeared and Lone Vengeance was born. AU.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 17 - Words: 40,993 - Reviews: 618 - Favs: 143 - Follows: 259 - Updated: 8/20/2013 - Published: 2/24/2013 - Rick C., Kate B.
A Dream Whose Sleep by Cartographical reviews
The last time Castle regained consciousness, he was just grateful to be alive. Now, that other world dances technicolor at the edges of his dark reality.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 18 - Words: 56,727 - Reviews: 744 - Favs: 258 - Follows: 404 - Updated: 8/11/2013 - Published: 4/10/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Oh Yes, It's Ladies Night by AravaT reviews
Its the first Girl's Night Out since Castle and Beckett have done the deed and Lanie is prepared for an intense investigation to get all the dirty details from the tight lipped detective
Castle - Rated: M - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 7,152 - Reviews: 24 - Favs: 123 - Follows: 33 - Published: 8/8/2013 - Rick C., Kate B., Lanie P. - Complete
beneath your beautiful by mia gray reviews
"He could make jokes about coffee every day for the rest of his life, and it would never be enough. He could say always a million times over, and it would never be enough… But what he can't do anymore – what he will not do anymore – is pretend to not see." Post-ep for Killshot. Complete.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,377 - Reviews: 14 - Favs: 17 - Follows: 6 - Published: 7/21/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
The Spleen Is a Non-Vital Organ by chezchuckles reviews
Kind of a follow-up to Significant Others. Two chapters. Kate gets sick.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 5 - Words: 11,754 - Reviews: 270 - Favs: 247 - Follows: 242 - Updated: 7/21/2013 - Published: 2/3/2013 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Kiss Me, Castle: the FMC chronicles by Cora Clavia reviews
M-rated chapters of Kiss Me, Castle. FMC means...EXPLETIVE DELETED Me, Castle.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 8 - Words: 28,254 - Reviews: 469 - Favs: 603 - Follows: 542 - Updated: 7/17/2013 - Published: 2/1/2012 - Kate B., Rick C.
All by myself by El loopy reviews
Inara is left shaken after a particularly violent customer and misses rendez-vous. Mal comes to find her. Oneshot. Inara x Mal but mostly hurt/comfort.
Firefly - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,507 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 22 - Follows: 1 - Published: 7/12/2013 - Mal, Inara - Complete
Colors: Sweet As Candy by Liv Wilder reviews
Follow-up to 'Midnight Blue Yearning' now that baby Jackson is home. Fluff and nonsense. "She's rubbing vanilla-scented lotion into her hands and arms as she approaches, and Castle lifts his head from the book he's reading when he catches a waft of the delicious candy apple scent, trailing her with his eyes as she walks around the foot of the bed to her own side to climb in."
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 4 - Words: 14,417 - Reviews: 160 - Favs: 118 - Follows: 107 - Updated: 7/6/2013 - Published: 7/2/2013 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Colors: Transparency by Liv Wilder reviews
"So, I did as you asked and I thought about what you said," she rattles out nervously, jumping straight in to a speech, as if she's an actor hitting her mark the second she reaches the middle of the living room floor; her lines immediately starting to flow. "And the thing is…" COMPLETE
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 3 - Words: 12,442 - Reviews: 155 - Favs: 76 - Follows: 62 - Updated: 6/30/2013 - Published: 6/23/2013 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
amantes sunt amentes by seilleanmor reviews
A one shot circa season four, a few weeks after the Ryans' wedding. A birthday present for closingdoors and my first M rated fic. Ellie said: car sex, and I said: okay.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,745 - Reviews: 50 - Favs: 202 - Follows: 46 - Published: 6/25/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Sleepless by ifonly13 reviews
"He gravitates toward the back corner, hidden from the view of the window and bathed in darkness. There's only one other person in the back, curled up into a chair, winter boots on the ground so that her stocking feet are tucked under her legs." :: For the Morgans.
Castle - Rated: K - English - Friendship - Chapters: 3 - Words: 3,047 - Reviews: 57 - Favs: 66 - Follows: 42 - Updated: 6/17/2013 - Published: 7/7/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
masterpiece of nature by airbefore reviews
It's different now, seeing him with their kids. (Father's Day fic)
Castle - Rated: T - English - Family/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,090 - Reviews: 55 - Favs: 97 - Follows: 29 - Published: 6/16/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
so i love you because i know no other way by airbefore reviews
"I needed something to lose myself in. A place to hide." She lifts her head, looks up at him. "I don't want to define myself by the things that I've lost anymore, Castle. I don't want to hide."
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,271 - Reviews: 43 - Favs: 118 - Follows: 36 - Published: 6/14/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Inch By Inch by Dmarx reviews
He's had to scratch and claw for every inch. Post-Watershed. One-shot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,953 - Reviews: 85 - Favs: 60 - Follows: 20 - Published: 6/11/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
corpora lente augescent cito extinguuntur by closingdoors reviews
Five times Castle went to a funeral, and one time it was his own. Co-written with tombombadillo. COMPLETE.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,301 - Reviews: 36 - Favs: 48 - Follows: 12 - Published: 6/5/2013 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
an almost someone by mia gray reviews
"This is not Manhattan. The thought runs through her head over and over again, drowning almost everything else out... She knows what she really means is This is not my home." Post Watershed. A story told in pieces.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,623 - Reviews: 14 - Favs: 15 - Follows: 6 - Published: 6/2/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Adrift by ColieMacKenzie reviews
You're drifting. You know you are. You just... stopped caring.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,456 - Reviews: 120 - Favs: 176 - Follows: 52 - Published: 6/1/2013 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
jumpin jumpin by Cora Clavia reviews
It's only the second time he's seen her legs and he's absolutely certain he wants to see more of them. Season 1.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 7 - Words: 6,270 - Reviews: 450 - Favs: 331 - Follows: 300 - Updated: 5/26/2013 - Published: 5/16/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
You can have Manhattan by ekc293 reviews
"She doesn't try to hide it. She wants him to know, she wants him to see just how much this hurts." Spoilers for Watershed. A "What If?" scenario written for a lovely bunch of people who hinted not so subtly that they wanted it.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 3 - Words: 4,849 - Reviews: 110 - Favs: 118 - Follows: 86 - Updated: 5/26/2013 - Published: 5/15/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Colors: The Little Blue Engine That Could by Liv Wilder reviews
"Top or bottom?" you asked him, when you edged in through the door of your Amtrak Viewliner Bedroom compartment – the last one available on the train - your cheeks flushing at the intimacy you were about to share: a night alone together in the less than spacious confines of the sleeper cabin of a New York bound train." Post-Cuffed story.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,927 - Reviews: 77 - Favs: 130 - Follows: 54 - Published: 5/20/2013 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
My Best Friend by The.Mad.Shadow reviews
Alternatively titled: Third Time's the Charm
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,078 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 16 - Follows: 5 - Published: 5/20/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
One Thing by eyrianone reviews
But he looks terrified down there on his knees with no joy in his eyes and no smile on his face. . . Post Watershed speculation.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,346 - Reviews: 88 - Favs: 132 - Follows: 47 - Published: 5/16/2013 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Flunitrazepam by chezchuckles reviews
A co-authored story by seilleanmor and chezchuckles. An argument between them causes Castle to give Beckett the silent treatment. References to Target/Hunt, Lives of Others, Squab, and Still. Watershed has not happened.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 9,044 - Reviews: 81 - Favs: 180 - Follows: 63 - Published: 5/14/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
comes and goes by closingdoors reviews
Post-finale fic. For those who asked me to fix it. "This is all very sweet, I suppose. But it's all very wrong." COMPLETE.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,772 - Reviews: 36 - Favs: 79 - Follows: 28 - Published: 5/14/2013 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Little Lion Man by chezchuckles reviews
A babyfic for Mother's Day. The way Kate Beckett and Rick Castle have been tamed.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,664 - Reviews: 51 - Favs: 151 - Follows: 37 - Published: 5/12/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
The Judas by TXMedic reviews
I was dissatisfied with the way Ryan's part was glossed over after Always. This is my take on what went down afterward. AU from Always/After the Storm. After Ryan betrayed his partners to save their lives, he alone was left to carry the burden.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Mystery - Chapters: 1 - Words: 24,378 - Reviews: 39 - Favs: 138 - Follows: 16 - Published: 5/4/2013 - Rick C., Kate B., Javier E., Kevin R. - Complete
When You Assume by chezchuckles reviews
Somewhat of a post-episode for 'Still' with 'Squab' and 'Significant Others' mixed in as well. A nice day in the park.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,181 - Reviews: 75 - Favs: 119 - Follows: 38 - Published: 5/3/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
exothermic by Cora Clavia reviews
It's hours later, and she's on her back in his bed. Post-ep for 5x22, Still.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,317 - Reviews: 82 - Favs: 200 - Follows: 61 - Published: 5/3/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Season for Dreaming by brookemopolitan reviews
The aftermath of the bomb. The sexy massage fic so many were asking for... post Still fic.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,703 - Reviews: 46 - Favs: 82 - Follows: 27 - Published: 4/29/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
of all the words by airbefore reviews
She lied. She did have regrets. **Post ep for Still**
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,263 - Reviews: 72 - Favs: 76 - Follows: 16 - Published: 4/28/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
time in store by seilleanmor reviews
Post-ep for 5x22. I liked it, so sue me. Spoilers for 5x22 and 5x17
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 2,739 - Reviews: 65 - Favs: 78 - Follows: 27 - Updated: 4/26/2013 - Published: 4/23/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
I Want The World by CaskettFreak101 reviews
"The Squab and The Quail" Post-ep, one shot. She sighed, watching him fold down a corner, and make everything perfect. He had completely ignored her. She simply stood there, wondering whether to let it go, or confront him. He knew what she meant – they were masters of subtext. But was subtext enough anymore?
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,288 - Reviews: 14 - Favs: 27 - Follows: 4 - Published: 4/25/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
magnification levels by Cora Clavia reviews
They make everything a little sharper. Oneshot.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,310 - Reviews: 116 - Favs: 254 - Follows: 60 - Published: 4/24/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Who Needs A Tiger? by Sandiane Carter reviews
"It would just be research for the case, Castle."
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 8,987 - Reviews: 176 - Favs: 268 - Follows: 268 - Updated: 4/22/2013 - Published: 4/19/2013 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Into The Light by Dmarx reviews
"To open your heart to someone means exposing the scars of the past." – Unknown.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,575 - Reviews: 45 - Favs: 59 - Follows: 25 - Published: 4/16/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
the beauty of sound by airbefore reviews
Of course he believes it's real. He's - well, he's him. Magic and curses and zombie apocalypses are right up his alley. *An insert of sorts for 5x17, vague spoilers* Now a two shot. Complete.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 2 - Words: 7,442 - Reviews: 110 - Favs: 213 - Follows: 54 - Updated: 3/24/2013 - Published: 3/17/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Echo by International08 reviews
He wanted to be there. Wants to be there, so badly. Follows The Vigil in the Sweetheart series. In progress.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Family/Romance - Chapters: 8 - Words: 7,808 - Reviews: 261 - Favs: 115 - Follows: 216 - Updated: 3/21/2013 - Published: 3/7/2013 - Rick C., Kate B.
I Hope You Feel It Too by ColieMacKenzie reviews
She can't stop thinking about it... Episode reaction to 5x17, 'Scared to Death.'
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,696 - Reviews: 104 - Favs: 155 - Follows: 24 - Published: 3/19/2013 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
4am by Eleantris reviews
She means 'I'm in this for real – no foot in the door', 'I'm never going to leave you', 'I've wanted us for a long time too' and 'I love you' all at once. Spoilers for Scared to Death.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,491 - Reviews: 33 - Favs: 74 - Follows: 13 - Published: 3/19/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Bare Shoulders by standwithyou reviews
He hates that this woman, this maddening woman, who hurt him so deeply, so seemingly irrevocably, can still undo him effortlessly. He hates her for it. He hates himself for it. Takes place during The Limey.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,384 - Reviews: 39 - Favs: 51 - Follows: 39 - Published: 2/22/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
peace begins with a smile by airbefore reviews
She'd almost run out and bought him something on at least three separate occasions. She's so glad she didn't. **Post ep for 5x14. One shot. Complete.**
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,958 - Reviews: 69 - Favs: 131 - Follows: 29 - Published: 2/13/2013 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Submersion by blue252 reviews
"Maybe it's the exhaustion, maybe it's the way her heart is racing once again at his proximity, or maybe it's just that his words have always gotten to her, reached her in ways that no one else's can." Three-shot based off of Pandora/Linchpin. Now complete.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 7,609 - Reviews: 164 - Favs: 139 - Follows: 133 - Updated: 2/7/2013 - Published: 2/3/2013 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Imagine Me and You by Mindy35 reviews
CASKETT. Post-ep for "Cloudy With a Chance of Murder". Castle attempts to replace the image in Beckett's mind
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,066 - Reviews: 17 - Favs: 74 - Follows: 17 - Published: 2/1/2013 - [Rick C., Kate B.] - Complete
Heavens Shaking by nikkifuego reviews
"Just a case." She sounds weary even to her own ears but knows that he understands better than anyone how some things are better left at the precinct. "I want pancakes."
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,679 - Reviews: 21 - Favs: 30 - Follows: 12 - Published: 1/30/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Forever Unsaid by Dmarx reviews
It is ridiculous, really, the number of times they had to mess things up before getting to a point where they could do things right.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,814 - Reviews: 63 - Favs: 62 - Follows: 19 - Published: 1/28/2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Recollection by blue252 reviews
She remembers everything about that day. She remembers because she can't forget. Twoshot. Complete.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 3,643 - Reviews: 55 - Favs: 31 - Follows: 11 - Updated: 1/22/2013 - Published: 10/17/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Sing Me Moonstruck by seilleanmor reviews
Post ep for 5x11. For all those of you who wanted more of Castle and Beckett.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,237 - Reviews: 34 - Favs: 54 - Follows: 23 - Published: 1/15/2013 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Breakfast of Champions by KyinHI reviews
Post-ep for 5x10, Significant Others, because how could I not?
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,168 - Reviews: 34 - Favs: 53 - Follows: 15 - Published: 1/8/2013 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
two bits by airbefore reviews
Anxiety knots in her stomach as she fills the sink with warm water, touches her fingertips to the assortment of items she needs for this. Her body aches with the weight of the week and she wants nothing more than to crawl into bed next to him, to feel the solid presence of his body against hers as she tries to sleep. One shot. Complete.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,869 - Reviews: 61 - Favs: 121 - Follows: 24 - Published: 1/6/2013 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
She & Him by Ava Chanel reviews
No one knew she could trace all of his old scars. But they knew it hurt her to learn of the new ones. Mal/Inara, as told by the crew. Hints of Wash/Zoe and Kaylee/Simon.
Firefly - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,294 - Reviews: 14 - Favs: 33 - Follows: 5 - Published: 1/5/2013 - Mal, Inara - Complete
Hamptons Hotseat by Mindy35 reviews
CASKETT. Beckett wants answers about Castle's women.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,090 - Reviews: 35 - Favs: 73 - Follows: 21 - Published: 1/4/2013 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
there should be stars by ifonly13 reviews
Four years can make a world of difference. AU.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 30 - Words: 60,843 - Reviews: 588 - Favs: 484 - Follows: 499 - Updated: 1/4/2013 - Published: 9/3/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
rarely pure and never simple by airbefore reviews
The moonlight casts a silver glow across the walls, a shimmering haze that draws her attention, the edges waving as the clouds roll past. She can feel the remnants of the champagne working through her body, the little bubbles hitching a ride in her blood, making her head float and her skin tingle. *One Shot. Complete*
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,083 - Reviews: 50 - Favs: 129 - Follows: 32 - Published: 12/31/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
in person by ifonly13 reviews
He is way more handsome in real life. :: AU :: Inspired by tags from pauliporcupine.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,170 - Reviews: 25 - Favs: 36 - Follows: 30 - Published: 12/29/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
New Traditions by surrendersomething reviews
Post-ep for Secret Santa. It's Christmas morning, and our favourite crime fighting duo are starting a couple of new Christmas traditions of their own.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,044 - Reviews: 25 - Favs: 64 - Follows: 9 - Published: 12/23/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Vice by Sandiane Carter reviews
AU: Beckett is a uniform on the Vice squad at the 12th, five years before she and Castle actually meet in the show. Based on an idea of Cartographical - chezchuckles and I just liked it so much that we each wrote our own. Variations on the same theme, sort of.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 33 - Words: 111,898 - Reviews: 1640 - Favs: 943 - Follows: 652 - Updated: 12/16/2012 - Published: 8/4/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
The Sound Of Silence by Docnerd89 reviews
Maybe he didn't need to say anything to make it better. He could just improve the silence. Make it the good kind of quiet. Co-authored with kimmiesjoy
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,713 - Reviews: 15 - Favs: 14 - Follows: 8 - Published: 12/16/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Splash of Colour by Ava Chanel reviews
Of course. Of all the people in the 'verse, he'd have fallen in love with a gorram whore. Mal/Inara.
Firefly - Rated: K - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,881 - Reviews: 11 - Favs: 21 - Follows: 3 - Published: 11/29/2012 - Mal, Inara - Complete
Don't Eat The Fruit by brookemopolitan reviews
Written for the prompt: Drunk Beckett. Kate and Lanie go out on a girls night, and Kate has a little bit too much. Cue Castle doing the gentlemanly thing and escorting her home. Silliness abounds.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,254 - Reviews: 108 - Favs: 106 - Follows: 32 - Published: 11/26/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
A few of my Favourite Things by MajorSam reviews
Castle and Beckett explore a few of their favourite things.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 6 - Words: 30,686 - Reviews: 121 - Favs: 186 - Follows: 211 - Updated: 11/23/2012 - Published: 9/10/2012 - Kate B., Rick C.
Joyful Propositions by KyinHI reviews
Because who says you can't churn out some fluffy Christmas fic before Halloween? Inspired by porny twitter people. You girls should be ashamed of yourselves. Now complete.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 8 - Words: 20,568 - Reviews: 270 - Favs: 178 - Follows: 238 - Updated: 11/15/2012 - Published: 10/27/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Survival of the Fittest by Cartographical reviews
Beckett's shot plenty of people, but she's never done this.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,400 - Reviews: 63 - Favs: 84 - Follows: 18 - Published: 11/11/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Inviolate by eyrianone reviews
She rips the paper from his hands with desperate strength, and tears it to shreds before he can read any more of it. Post Ep. 'Probable Cause'.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,070 - Reviews: 46 - Favs: 82 - Follows: 17 - Published: 11/2/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
For the first time by ekc293 reviews
"You know, I don't typically hold hands on the first date." Because I couldn't stop myself from trying to tackle an old trope.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,729 - Reviews: 52 - Favs: 89 - Follows: 22 - Published: 11/1/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Sweeping by HorseshoesAreFun reviews
Kate laughed. "You're so…" "Smart?" "No." "Talented." "Nope." "Cute?" "N… well, yeah. But that's not what I was thinking." He turned to grin at her. "What, then?" "Ten years old." (Post ep. 5x05)
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,822 - Reviews: 13 - Favs: 27 - Follows: 9 - Published: 10/31/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Best Ever by ColieMacKenzie reviews
He blinks, only now becoming aware that all the lights are off in his loft, even the entry light he usually leaves on. Instead his whole apartment lies dark... My entry for the 12th Precinct Halloween fanfiction contest.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,615 - Reviews: 42 - Favs: 57 - Follows: 9 - Published: 10/31/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Break You Out by FanficwriterGHC reviews
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.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,382 - Reviews: 80 - Favs: 187 - Follows: 33 - Published: 10/29/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Arresting Devices (12th Precinct Castle Halloween FanFic Competition) by TwelfthPrecinct reviews
This entry won 3rd place by public vote in the very first 12th Precinct Castle Halloween FanFic Competition Author s pen name: Blue252
Castle - Rated: T - English - Mystery - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,107 - Reviews: 16 - Favs: 8 - Follows: 3 - Published: 10/22/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Walk by Faith by scripting life reviews
Because people seem to have forgotten, or are unaware of, Penny Johnson Jerald's description of 5.05 "Probable Cause" as a Stand-By-Your-Man episode.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,312 - Reviews: 35 - Favs: 30 - Follows: 34 - Updated: 10/21/2012 - Published: 10/18/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
The Best Part of the Day by Dana Keylits reviews
Since we won't get a new episode on October 22, I decided to write this short fic. It takes place during season 5. I challenged myself to write a story without using any dialogue. You'll see I almost accomplished that. I am grateful for your feedback. I do not own these characters, they belong to the great Andrew Marlowe.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,855 - Reviews: 23 - Favs: 38 - Follows: 7 - Published: 10/20/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Colorblind by SparkleMouse reviews
He thinks of dark green grass and the blinding of the sun; balmy weather and the promise of spring. The echoing of shots and the way his hands couldn't touch where the bullet landed because then it would be real. The dilated pupils and the way her eyes slipped closed like his do now.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,903 - Reviews: 38 - Favs: 40 - Follows: 8 - Published: 10/18/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Straight on 'til morning by ekc293 reviews
Because there's going to be a Christmas episode. No spoilers past that. family!fluff. A birthday present for Olivia.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,246 - Reviews: 30 - Favs: 60 - Follows: 8 - Published: 10/17/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
About Last Night by microgirl reviews
A different take on what Kate was talking about when she asked, "Even the part..." "After the Storm" scene insert.
Castle - Rated: K - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,119 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 31 - Follows: 2 - Published: 10/17/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Careful, Castle by KateMB reviews
Adorable Rick Castle, the damage he can do with nunchucks, and the long, slow affection he can show his girlfriend. Follows 5x03, "Secret's Safe With Me".
Castle - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,021 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 34 - Follows: 10 - Published: 10/15/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
PS by Extraordinarily Extraordinary reviews
When Kate gets shot on the job, she quits and disappears without a phone number or any means of communication. A year later, she returns and calls up the one person she could always count on, surprised to see that he still feels the same way about her.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,021 - Reviews: 11 - Favs: 19 - Follows: 3 - Published: 10/10/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Lucky by Jerseycaramel reviews
Post ep 5x02 after Kate's too soon comment. 'Kate knows he's not going to leave. She doesn't want him to leave. She also knows he isn't going to sleep on the couch. She wants the feel of him sleeping beside her, even though images of pink bikini clad boobs in his face run across her mind. Kate wants to sleep beside him, but he's just not getting lucky tonight.' One-shot. Spoilers!
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,948 - Reviews: 18 - Favs: 38 - Follows: 12 - Published: 10/7/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Home, Sweet Home by tombombadillo reviews
It's hard looking after two kids and three pugs when your millionaire writer husband is off doing his job. (8th in Puggy!Verse)
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Family/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,691 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 17 - Follows: 7 - Published: 10/6/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
and i in these lines say by closingdoors reviews
'Because she knows what words should be said now. The words to make him see.' Spoilers for Frozen Heat dedication but not the book. COMPLETE.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,799 - Reviews: 26 - Favs: 78 - Follows: 22 - Published: 10/6/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Ring of truth by kimmiesjoy reviews
Based on a sneak for 5x03. The phone rings and without a second thought Castle reaches for it, grabbing it from the cradle and lifting it to his ear. "Detective Beckett's phone?"
Castle - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,550 - Reviews: 36 - Favs: 65 - Follows: 23 - Published: 10/6/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Finding Our Way by Liv Wilder reviews
"She hears him, more than sees him. That soft scrape of shoe leather on the hardwood of her living room floor tells her that he's leaving." Post 5x02. One-Shot. Because I was feeling left out, and it's not Monday yet, and they left it dangling...just begging to be written. COMPLETE
Castle - Rated: K - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,577 - Reviews: 47 - Favs: 53 - Follows: 15 - Published: 10/6/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
there your heart will be also by airbefore reviews
"I'm sure somewhere in this great big city of ours, some poor unfortunate soul has lost their life but today you're going to let the justice seeking be someone else's job. Today, you're going to take a little trip with me." - Scavenger hunt, Castle style. ***co-authored with sparklemouse***
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 11 - Words: 18,269 - Reviews: 345 - Favs: 259 - Follows: 185 - Updated: 10/6/2012 - Published: 9/18/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
The Precedent by bloodwrites reviews
My episode tag to 5x02, Cloudy With a Chance of Murder. No spoilers - Just a conversation between Castle and Beckett later that night.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,295 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 23 - Follows: 67 - Published: 10/3/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
What the Ceiling Lacks by FanficwriterGHC reviews
She curls her hand around his ear, fingers brushing through his hair as he lies there, head cradled on her chest, body heavy over hers. Post ep, 5x02.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,142 - Reviews: 69 - Favs: 192 - Follows: 35 - Published: 10/3/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Optimism by Kate Christie reviews
Nipping at the tip of his presumptuous tongue, she finally gets his attention and manages to drag herself away from his lips. "Castle!" "What? You and your hot little hand started this!" Elevator Fic, also known as my silly, sexy little post-ep for "After the Storm." Thank you, @dtrekker for my wonderful graphic!
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,428 - Reviews: 55 - Favs: 54 - Follows: 23 - Published: 9/30/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Couch Burn by alwayskate reviews
Castle and Beckett in the Hamptons (5x04). just straight up fluff and smut.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,383 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 53 - Follows: 24 - Published: 9/30/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Wake up, dreaming by kimmiesjoy reviews
The first time she wakes up in Castle's bed, it doesn't take seconds or minutes for memory to come back to her. (set during and after 5x01)
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,946 - Reviews: 27 - Favs: 40 - Follows: 12 - Published: 9/29/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
No reason other than I love you by ekc293 reviews
In which Castle is late and tries to make amends. Set between 05x01 and 05x02.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,913 - Reviews: 25 - Favs: 53 - Follows: 14 - Published: 9/27/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Late Night by Oliviet reviews
"Is this your way of subtly asking me if I'm viewing our new relationship as a conquest?" "No." "Liar." Post After the Storm. One shot
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,112 - Reviews: 15 - Favs: 51 - Follows: 12 - Published: 9/25/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Another Round by chezchuckles reviews
SPOILER for 5x01: After the Storm. post-ep fic.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,361 - Reviews: 77 - Favs: 94 - Follows: 45 - Published: 9/25/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Nocturne by Kate Christie reviews
If it were possible for time to stop, for the earth to pause in its spinning, it would happen for them on this night. The hours between "Always" and "After the Storm." Now complete.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 7 - Words: 16,808 - Reviews: 266 - Favs: 318 - Follows: 198 - Updated: 9/24/2012 - Published: 9/10/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Ooh, Bacon by SpookyKate reviews
Missing scene from "Boom!" 2 x 17 . After Beckett and Castle say good night in the living room, but before he wakes up to her cooking breakfast the next morning. A bit of fluff.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,014 - Reviews: 1 - Favs: 6 - Follows: 4 - Published: 9/24/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Aftermath by ifonly13 reviews
"That's how all my stories end. With someone else dead." :: AU of Tick, Tick, Tick.../Boom!
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Friendship - Chapters: 14 - Words: 24,800 - Reviews: 170 - Favs: 101 - Follows: 158 - Updated: 9/23/2012 - Published: 7/22/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Vice by chezchuckles reviews
AU: Beckett is a uniform on the Vice squad at the 12th. It's five years before the season one meeting. Cartographical sent me and Sandiane Carter a list of AUs she wanted to see. We were both so excited about Vice Beckett that we each wrote our own. This is mine. Thanks to garnetgivealittlelove for the cover art.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 28 - Words: 75,783 - Reviews: 1267 - Favs: 576 - Follows: 485 - Updated: 9/23/2012 - Published: 8/2/2012 - Rick C., Kate B., Alexis C. - Complete
Tiger Proof Armor by Lydia Bell reviews
There are so many reasons why getting in the freezer had been Beckett's last resort.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,823 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 12 - Follows: 6 - Published: 9/21/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
A Knight On The Couch by duckys-dream reviews
Castle knew her maybe even better than she knew herself, though she'd never admit it to him. She knew that he'd notice the change in her almost instantly, despite the subtly of it, but was also fairly confident that he wouldn't figure out right away just exactly why she was acting differently
Castle - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 8 - Words: 11,800 - Reviews: 51 - Favs: 58 - Follows: 138 - Updated: 9/21/2012 - Published: 9/3/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Kiss or Kill by Mindy35 reviews
CASKETT. Missing scene from "The Third Man". Takes place during the cab ride from restaurant to crime scene.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,688 - Reviews: 27 - Favs: 33 - Follows: 11 - Published: 9/20/2012 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
Number One Fan by Cora Clavia reviews
"Kate? Um, you want to explain this?" Castle finds something he didn't expect. Oneshot.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,138 - Reviews: 54 - Favs: 170 - Follows: 46 - Published: 9/16/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Yours to Take, to Keep or Break by a. loquita reviews
The idea of them moving in together was just something he was playing with in the back of his mind, not yet ready to position it for her to think about. Then he went and slipped up. Castle/Beckett, one-shot, no spoilers, future fic.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,300 - Reviews: 32 - Favs: 44 - Follows: 7 - Published: 9/10/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Keep your hands to yourself by ekc293 reviews
It's not his fault. Set sometime in Season 5, no spoilers. Strong T, to be safe.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,866 - Reviews: 30 - Favs: 55 - Follows: 21 - Published: 9/9/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Beyond The Page by Dmarx reviews
He knew she was a fan of his books, but not until today did he realize just how deeply his words had affected her. A Spiral Bound spinoff.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,472 - Reviews: 67 - Favs: 89 - Follows: 18 - Published: 9/6/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
The Truth of the Matter by Bibbibabka Ditty reviews
Castle's in need of cheering up. Does Kate have what it takes to get the job done?
Castle - Rated: K - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,012 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 13 - Follows: 5 - Published: 9/4/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Cold by KateCarter reviews
Takes place immediately after "Countdown" - sometimes, after nearly freezing to death, you have trouble getting warm. Caskett - somewhat of an offshoot of "The Bedroom Chronicles" but you don't need to have read that.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 2 - Words: 3,813 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 15 - Follows: 18 - Updated: 9/4/2012 - Published: 9/2/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Dandelions by daphnebeauty reviews
Just like the dandelion seeds on the breeze, they had no control over their fates but they had plenty of hopes and wishes to keep them aloft.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 5 - Words: 28,688 - Reviews: 291 - Favs: 362 - Follows: 263 - Updated: 9/4/2012 - Published: 2/5/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Sleepless in Los Angeles by Mindy35 reviews
CASKETT. Missing scenes for "To Love and Die in LA". While in LA, Castle and Beckett sleep together.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,153 - Reviews: 58 - Favs: 99 - Follows: 29 - Published: 8/30/2012 - [Rick C., Kate B.] - Complete
Better Latte Than Never by Paige Terner reviews
There have been a lot of important beverages for Castle and Beckett throughout the years. Here is a behind the scenes look at some of them.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,728 - Reviews: 30 - Favs: 44 - Follows: 7 - Published: 8/30/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
And Then We Are I and She by blue252 reviews
Because there is nothing like Kate Beckett in a dress. Inspired by a poem by ee cummings.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,826 - Reviews: 30 - Favs: 33 - Follows: 7 - Published: 8/29/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Wake Up by surrendersomething reviews
Castle/Beckett. She loves the way he wakes her up. It sounds like a line from a cheesy love song or something from one of Rook's secret romance novels , but it's true.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,425 - Reviews: 38 - Favs: 83 - Follows: 14 - Published: 8/29/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
In the Crossfire by polly plummer reviews
Kate is confused, grieving and feeling betrayed after the events in the hangar, and Castle tries to pick up the pieces as best he can. Set between the penultimate and final scenes of the season 3 finale.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,948 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 10 - Follows: 4 - Published: 8/27/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Glances by Mielz reviews
Castle and Beckett have always been good at communicating using only their eyes. Inspired by the S5 promo picture.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,207 - Reviews: 14 - Favs: 21 - Follows: 8 - Published: 8/27/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Uncommon Vices by Cora Clavia reviews
Everyone pretends to be a hooker sometimes.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 4,516 - Reviews: 155 - Favs: 156 - Follows: 74 - Updated: 8/27/2012 - Published: 8/8/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Anatomy of a Writer by International08 reviews
"Details are one thing," he says, a puff of air escaping his nose, a little scoff that makes her eyes narrow at him. "That level of specificity though...it's like post-case paperwork. No one wants to read that." One shot. Complete.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,031 - Reviews: 65 - Favs: 71 - Follows: 10 - Published: 8/24/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
One Hundred Days of Summer by chezchuckles reviews
Always SPOILERS. Co-authored by Sandiane Carter and chezchuckles. How Kate Beckett and Rick Castle spend their summer.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 100 - Words: 187,567 - Reviews: 4505 - Favs: 967 - Follows: 917 - Updated: 8/17/2012 - Published: 5/9/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Your Own Devices by ColieMacKenzie reviews
He's pretty sure he convinced the lady with the smoky voice that he knew exactly what he was doing, knew how to give her a good time. A variation on the 'Vice Beckett' theme. For ER, on request.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,797 - Reviews: 138 - Favs: 261 - Follows: 71 - Published: 8/13/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Fire and Ice by ThePossibilityOfMagic reviews
Some say the world will end in fire, some say in ice… Right now, Richard Castle's world was ending in both. Alternate Countdown freezer scene.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,786 - Reviews: 39 - Favs: 92 - Follows: 17 - Published: 8/11/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Telephone by rememberalways reviews
It's just past four in the morning when she picks up the phone. One shot, complete.
Castle - Rated: K - English - Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,319 - Reviews: 24 - Favs: 30 - Follows: 15 - Published: 8/9/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
A Willow Bending by ifonly13 reviews
It has been a while since she has stepped foot in the office. :: Based on a prompt from pinktheatre on tumblr.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 3,961 - Reviews: 28 - Favs: 36 - Follows: 18 - Updated: 8/9/2012 - Published: 8/5/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Letting It Out by Quinny12 reviews
Kate struggles to tell her father about the new direction that her life has taken. Post Always. Spoilers for Always.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Family/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,627 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 20 - Follows: 12 - Published: 8/7/2012 - Kate B., Jim B. - Complete
Pockets Full of Stones by foreverwriting9 reviews
There are some things that still haunt Beckett; memories that weigh her down and drag her under. A list of things Beckett regrets doing when it comes to Castle.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,206 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 6 - Follows: 6 - Published: 8/6/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Spiked by FanficwriterGHC reviews
He talks a big game, and the shoes are just so perfect; she has to try it.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,544 - Reviews: 57 - Favs: 64 - Follows: 13 - Published: 8/4/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
As Good as it Gets by NCISBONESgirl reviews
Richard Castle has issues of his own, but he'd never let on. What goes on in Castle's head while he's bust taking care of everyone else. Two shot. Castle-centric but not from his POV. Hard to describe genre wise. Slightly Caskett-y. Pre-47 Seconds.
Castle - Rated: K - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 2 - Words: 2,486 - Reviews: 7 - Favs: 15 - Follows: 7 - Updated: 8/2/2012 - Published: 6/10/2012 - Rick C. - Complete
Confessions by SparkleMouse reviews
"I'm not quite sure I had a say in the process, but Castle has been very good about the research. He's gotten inside of me maybe more times than I'd like, but all in the name of research right?" Rick chokes out a laugh and then one, two, three, the detective's eyes widen.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,887 - Reviews: 102 - Favs: 150 - Follows: 21 - Published: 8/2/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Glass Slipper by Celeste.J.Evans reviews
What would have happened if Rick and Kate had met before she arrested him?
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Mystery - Chapters: 36 - Words: 66,981 - Reviews: 330 - Favs: 241 - Follows: 325 - Updated: 8/1/2012 - Published: 4/5/2011 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Breathe Me by SparkleMouse reviews
She listens to the way his breathing settles, tries to get lost in it but all she can think of is her mother, of the way she had looked fourteen years ago that morning, so composed, so brilliant, the lines around her eyes filled with laughter.
Castle - Rated: K - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,337 - Reviews: 76 - Favs: 83 - Follows: 10 - Published: 7/30/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
As Darkness Falls by morebones reviews
"It hurts. It's been four years of impossible stories and mundane cases. Of smiles and tears, life and death. Four years of friendship, of more than partnership. A slow but secure - or so he had thought - walk toward Love. With a capital L. And now it's all gone." An "Always" fic. I just couldn't help it.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,336 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 6 - Follows: 1 - Published: 7/30/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
A Better Fate by chezchuckles reviews
"my blood approves, and kisses are a better fate than wisdom. . .And death i think is no parenthesis" -ee cummings co-authored by Sandiane Carter and chezchuckles
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 13 - Words: 48,898 - Reviews: 1010 - Favs: 469 - Follows: 450 - Updated: 7/29/2012 - Published: 7/2/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Solid Ground by PinkElephant5 reviews
A phone call, an impossible decision, and suddenly thirteen years' worth of questions all come down to seven days' worth of answers: this was their first week together. My take on early season five.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 15 - Words: 38,036 - Reviews: 321 - Favs: 101 - Follows: 235 - Updated: 7/29/2012 - Published: 6/26/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Fade to Black by rosesinjanuary reviews
"I want to know what happens after the fade to black." Post-Always, of course.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,357 - Reviews: 46 - Favs: 77 - Follows: 13 - Published: 7/25/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Stuck on You by International08 reviews
Oh, she really hopes these aren't more grocery lists of all the ingredients Castle needs for his odd culinary creations. One shot. Complete.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,251 - Reviews: 151 - Favs: 253 - Follows: 34 - Published: 7/24/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Good Riddance by RagingSerenity reviews
A mysterious murder victim. A dark, painful secret. A looming shadow. And in the middle of it a cop and a writer, trying to make it out alive.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Crime/Drama - Chapters: 9 - Words: 62,901 - Reviews: 25 - Favs: 20 - Follows: 33 - Updated: 7/22/2012 - Published: 1/28/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Land of the Living by Mindy35 reviews
CASKETT. Post-"Always". The morning after. Castle and Beckett have breakfast in bed with a side order of banter.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,816 - Reviews: 42 - Favs: 91 - Follows: 22 - Published: 7/20/2012 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
Not the Only One by MSCIBET reviews
Based on the panic attack scene from the Grace Bldg in "Kill Shot." I always thought Castle should have been involved and that Beckett couldn't have been the only one having these issues from her shooting. So this is a snippet of what I came up with. This is a one-shot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,067 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 35 - Follows: 10 - Published: 7/20/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
The Vigil by International08 reviews
Their footsteps echo in the nearly empty hallways as they make their way to the room that is at once so familiar and yet still feels so strange. Follows "Sweetheart," "The Message," and "The Call." Complete.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Family - Chapters: 10 - Words: 9,246 - Reviews: 691 - Favs: 237 - Follows: 270 - Updated: 7/19/2012 - Published: 6/30/2012 - Kate B., Alexis C. - Complete
The Four Times, and That One Time by No Hassle Castle reviews
The four times Kate left Castle when she needed to, and the one time she stayed anyway. Now complete!
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 6 - Words: 8,675 - Reviews: 12 - Favs: 13 - Follows: 30 - Updated: 7/18/2012 - Published: 6/11/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
When You Find Me by easiertolie reviews
Early season five. Only one thing could get Kate to return to the 12th. Someone's after Castle.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 12 - Words: 13,556 - Reviews: 279 - Favs: 157 - Follows: 298 - Updated: 7/17/2012 - Published: 6/4/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Until We Get It Right by foreverwriting9 reviews
Somehow he's begun to tangle himself up in her life. What scares her is that right now she doesn't seem to mind. Moments between Castle and Beckett during 'A Rose For Everafter' and 'Sucker Punch'.
Castle - Rated: K - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,085 - Reviews: 3 - Favs: 12 - Follows: 5 - Published: 7/16/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Muscle Memory by klindsay reviews
For Lou, Jesse, & Kev. What happens when the subjects of an old case revisit the newly formed couple of Rick Castle & Kate Beckett. Based on "The Fifth Bullet".
Castle - Rated: K - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,449 - Reviews: 3 - Favs: 7 - Follows: 4 - Published: 7/16/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
more first than sun more last than star by Cora Clavia reviews
It's his last chance to kiss Kate Beckett.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,410 - Reviews: 81 - Favs: 106 - Follows: 21 - Published: 7/15/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
In a Place Like This by Phoebe Dynamite reviews
Sparks fly and unexpected fires start when an undercover cop and a researching novelist spy each other from across the room. AU. One-shot. Please don't be put off by the rating; it's tasteful... enough.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 1 - Words: 12,220 - Reviews: 56 - Favs: 106 - Follows: 43 - Published: 7/2/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Guilty by Bibbibabka Ditty reviews
Castle gives Beckett all the proof she needs.
Castle - Rated: K - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,381 - Reviews: 24 - Favs: 28 - Follows: 18 - Published: 7/1/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Chase by you'vegotthis reviews
A little sexy hide-and-go-seek. Doing my part to balance the angst in the universe. One shot. T rating.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,962 - Reviews: 37 - Favs: 35 - Follows: 16 - Published: 6/28/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Up in the Air by International08 reviews
The packages arrive one by one, a new box appearing at the door each afternoon. One shot. Complete.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,736 - Reviews: 54 - Favs: 68 - Follows: 13 - Published: 6/25/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
The Best Laid Plans by Scriptor of Lacuna reviews
Even the best laid plans can go awry when Kate, Castle, lasers and love are involved. Post S4.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 2 - Words: 5,242 - Reviews: 44 - Favs: 52 - Follows: 56 - Updated: 6/21/2012 - Published: 6/19/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Paper Roses and Gumbo by brookemopolitan reviews
That trip to Remy's at the end of The Third Man was totally a trial date for both Castle and Beckett. Reminiscing, flirting, and some good old fashioned fluff.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,945 - Reviews: 21 - Favs: 47 - Follows: 12 - Published: 6/17/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
247 Days by qhostwriter reviews
47 Seconds is less than a minute, but can it set the ground work for a life time? Rated T/M for later chapters. This story may contain spoilers from promos but I don't watch sneak peaks.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 24 - Words: 32,427 - Reviews: 207 - Favs: 129 - Follows: 181 - Updated: 6/7/2012 - Published: 3/28/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
The Bedroom Conversation Series by SparkleMouse reviews
A series of bedroom - and maybe a bathroom and deck and other locations near a bedroom- conversations between Beckett and Castle in the first year or so of their relationship.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 9 - Words: 33,206 - Reviews: 210 - Favs: 312 - Follows: 228 - Updated: 6/5/2012 - Published: 3/22/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Sideways Steps by caffinate-me reviews
A Back to Where We Have Never Been companion piece. Series of one-shots. on going.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 3 - Words: 3,094 - Reviews: 39 - Favs: 54 - Follows: 63 - Published: 6/4/2012 - Kate B., Rick C.
Barnabas by you'vegotthis reviews
She's still got secrets. Even after four years. Even after a million questions from the passenger's seat, the chair beside her desk, the early morning phone calls. Kate Beckett is still a mystery, although she worries one day he might solve more than she wants him to, figure out she isn't as extraordinary as he thinks she is.
Castle - Rated: K - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,942 - Reviews: 13 - Favs: 22 - Follows: 15 - Published: 6/2/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Yield by liviafan1 reviews
And then he's on his feet, holding his hand out to her and she hesitates, which is such a mistake and she knows better. He smiles knowingly, the fingers in his open palm twitching in invitation. Post "A Rose for Everafter". Complete.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,372 - Reviews: 36 - Favs: 34 - Follows: 12 - Published: 6/1/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Collaboration by firsttimefan reviews
When Castle injures himself in her world, necessity dictates Kate Beckett steps into his. Fluff. T for absolute safety.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 10 - Words: 22,699 - Reviews: 162 - Favs: 160 - Follows: 231 - Updated: 6/1/2012 - Published: 5/11/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
John Doe by chezchuckles reviews
The title says it all. Co-authored by Sandiane Carter and chezchuckles. Spoilers for season four, but as you will see, quite a lot of it is. . .missing.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Mystery/Romance - Chapters: 13 - Words: 44,022 - Reviews: 1027 - Favs: 574 - Follows: 412 - Updated: 5/31/2012 - Published: 4/27/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Without You by holadios reviews
After countless near-death experiences, why did it take hanging off a ledge for Beckett to muster up the courage to tell Castle how she felt? It's the first time she was dying without him. Oneshot. Caskett-esque.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,961 - Reviews: 7 - Favs: 9 - Follows: 2 - Published: 5/31/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
That Familiar Feeling: Old Fashioned by chezchuckles reviews
Onehsot sequel to the AU That Familiar Feeling. For AC - Happy Birthday.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,616 - Reviews: 51 - Favs: 71 - Follows: 14 - Published: 5/28/2012 - 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
Things That Shine by International08 reviews
The stakes are high, the water's rough, but this love is ours. For liviafan1. One shot. Complete.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,543 - Reviews: 58 - Favs: 87 - Follows: 17 - Published: 5/23/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Green Light by liviafan1 reviews
Set during 2x05. "Her head snaps to his and dammit, she didn't realize how close he actually was. Their faces are inches apart as she feels her breathing speed up. Her gaze flicks to his mouth and back to his eyes, which have darkened considerably." FINIS
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,320 - Reviews: 58 - Favs: 105 - Follows: 23 - Published: 5/20/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Likewise by FanficwriterGHC reviews
It's not a joke, or a catastrophe, or even Castle that brings them together. Somehow, like the punch line of a bad joke, it's Mother's Day that does it.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,903 - Reviews: 104 - Favs: 167 - Follows: 42 - Published: 5/12/2012 - Kate B., Alexis 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
Awkward by ekc293 reviews
Because they've seen each other naked... Post-Always, so spoiler warning. One-shot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,788 - Reviews: 68 - Favs: 119 - Follows: 21 - Published: 5/9/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Pancakes by FanficwriterGHC reviews
Esposito said pancakes are an edible way to say, "Thank you so much for last night." Kate's not sure they could ever say enough.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,642 - Reviews: 115 - Favs: 313 - Follows: 60 - Published: 5/8/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Wide Awake, You Face The Day by ColieMacKenzie reviews
Her face buried into the dark sheets, she soaks up the scents, his and hers, seared together, vivid and burning. Episode reaction to 4x23, "Always"
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,072 - Reviews: 57 - Favs: 146 - Follows: 20 - Published: 5/8/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Light After the Storm by applesandcherries reviews
They definitely could get used to waking up like this. Post Always.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,182 - Reviews: 13 - Favs: 53 - Follows: 8 - Published: 5/8/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
The Head and The Heart by AlwaysCastle reviews
She's had an epiphany...and for once in her life, she will embrace it wholeheartedly. Now Complete
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 24 - Words: 39,948 - Reviews: 182 - Favs: 78 - Follows: 160 - Updated: 5/8/2012 - Published: 9/23/2011 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
The Game Is On by ColieMacKenzie reviews
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.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 4,644 - Reviews: 75 - Favs: 162 - Follows: 69 - Updated: 5/7/2012 - Published: 5/6/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
You are my cinema by champagne-and-razor-blades reviews
Castle asks Beckett to be his date to the Nikki Heat movie premiere. "It's a date?" "It IS a date."
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 8 - Words: 9,716 - Reviews: 149 - Favs: 101 - Follows: 140 - Updated: 5/5/2012 - Published: 4/13/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Because I love you by LobeIsAllYouNeed reviews
'The rain is pouring down, making her damp hair stick to her face. But she doesn't even register it, doesn't even care. Because he lied to her and he loves her and she really needs to sort this mess out.' Oneshot. Warning: contains spoilers for Always!
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,198 - Reviews: 4 - Favs: 16 - Follows: 2 - Published: 5/4/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Doubt Thou the Stars are Fire by Eleantris reviews
The kiss is urgent, passionate, tongues entwining like slivers of fire – lips slanting, breathing shared. She's trying to tell him something. It is desperate and rough – sublime and beautiful.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,036 - Reviews: 21 - Favs: 26 - Follows: 7 - Published: 5/4/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Cuddle by WellRedPenguin reviews
All of the times, all of the ways he'd imagined this, and he never expected she'd be a cuddler. Ch 2 is here and it comes bearing coffee.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 1,511 - Reviews: 88 - Favs: 60 - Follows: 32 - Updated: 5/4/2012 - Published: 4/13/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Date Night by liviafan1 reviews
Kate asks Castle out on their first date as a couple. Fluffy one-shot. Can be set after 'Always', but stands on its own, too. COMPLETE.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,088 - Reviews: 63 - Favs: 146 - Follows: 20 - Published: 5/2/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
when the world dangles by a thread by scripting life reviews
They lied when they said your life flashes before your eyes when you die. You see only him. Spoilers for "Always." Oneshot.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,223 - Reviews: 20 - Favs: 23 - Follows: 7 - Published: 5/2/2012 - 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
Five more minutes by kimmiesjoy reviews
This story was written for the 2012 Castle Fan Awards. Under the A9 'Story written for the awards' category. Topic: "Castle & Beckett stuck in an empty room with a radio, a cat, a sharpie and a single cup of coffee"
Castle - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,036 - Reviews: 25 - Favs: 36 - Follows: 13 - Published: 4/26/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
In the Heat of Night by liviafan1 reviews
The biggest heat wave New York's seen in ages leads to a city-wide blackout, cranking the heat up between Castle and Beckett as the two are trapped on a subway. Oneshot. Complete.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 2 - Words: 2,782 - Reviews: 73 - Favs: 137 - Follows: 41 - Updated: 4/25/2012 - Published: 4/22/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
HimitsuBako by chezchuckles reviews
Himitsu-Bako is a Japanese Personal Secret Box. Set after Headhunters, although I've seen no spoilers for anything upcoming. COMPLETE
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 7 - Words: 18,253 - Reviews: 608 - Favs: 419 - Follows: 286 - Updated: 4/25/2012 - Published: 4/18/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
I Don't Want To Be Alone by ChelzToddBrooke reviews
"Everyone had one thing they would drop everything for. Castle had two, Kate and Alexis. And Kate was asking." More Fluff! :
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,739 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 35 - Follows: 10 - Published: 4/25/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Things To Do In a Boring Meeting by chezchuckles reviews
for cartographical, because she will be in a boring meeting. no spoilers. just fun.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,800 - Reviews: 174 - Favs: 337 - Follows: 55 - Published: 4/22/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Paper Elephant by ap-q-n reviews
She turns on her monitor, and that's when she notices it. It's very well hidden, and it's an elephant, hiding between her other elephants. It's from Castle. Caskett. One-shot.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,212 - Reviews: 24 - Favs: 34 - Follows: 11 - Published: 4/22/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
the gasp and stutter of a heart by Dave-ck reviews
He doesn't know what to do with all the left over emotion. Anger and relief. Sheer joy and terrible, aching fear. Season Three AU. Complete.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 11 - Words: 17,036 - Reviews: 221 - Favs: 260 - Follows: 263 - Updated: 4/22/2012 - Published: 3/11/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
The Story of How I Missed You by shimmeryshine reviews
Post-ep for Headhunters. Beckett stops by Castle's loft to fix some things, both skin deep and otherwise.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 2 - Words: 2,806 - Reviews: 100 - Favs: 204 - Follows: 80 - Updated: 4/19/2012 - Published: 4/17/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
I write, you read by Docnerd89 reviews
This is a post-headhunters fic. It was brewing in my head and I had to get it out. One shot.
Castle - Rated: K - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,237 - Reviews: 18 - Favs: 34 - Follows: 9 - Published: 4/19/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Tired of Waiting by TashaLaw reviews
"Oh, I'm not letting you take it back," Castle stated. "You asked me out, and I accepted. You owe me a date, Kate Beckett." Oneshot. Post Headhunters.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,132 - Reviews: 48 - Favs: 124 - Follows: 35 - Published: 4/17/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
What do you want to do? by Trinxy reviews
The thoughts that are crossing Kate's mind after visiting Dr. Burke. Set during the Headhunters episode.
Castle - Rated: K - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,899 - Reviews: 13 - Favs: 16 - Follows: 12 - Published: 4/17/2012 - Kate B. - Complete
You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead by chezchuckles reviews
post-ep oneshot for Headhunters
Castle - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,521 - Reviews: 51 - Favs: 57 - Follows: 21 - Published: 4/17/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Come Sleep by FanficwriterGHC reviews
"Give you my sleep?" she asks a minute later, as though the thought had to slog through water to come out. "Stealing," she sighs. Tumblr prompt: "Can't sleep? Me either. Let's can't sleep together."
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,328 - Reviews: 38 - Favs: 98 - Follows: 18 - Published: 4/17/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Never Gonna Happen Land by ColieMacKenzie reviews
Episode reaction to 4x21, "Headhunters."
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,140 - Reviews: 60 - Favs: 131 - Follows: 21 - Published: 4/16/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Sleepless by International08 reviews
Tumblr prompt: "Can't sleep? Me either. Let's can't sleep together." One shot. Complete.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,207 - Reviews: 42 - Favs: 81 - Follows: 12 - Published: 4/16/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
One Day by MagicFairyGirl8
Alternative ending for 2:13 Sucker Punch, so spoilers! "I promise, one day it'll be over..." Caskett of course. R&R please and enjoy!
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,559 - Favs: 16 - Follows: 4 - Published: 4/16/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Fighting in Cars with Boys by muppet47 reviews
You can't get away from a fight when you're locked in a trunk together. Near future fic based on a Tumblr prompt: No secrets, no angst. One Shot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,562 - Reviews: 55 - Favs: 153 - Follows: 22 - Published: 4/13/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
A Love That Won't Sit Still by AllusionToAnIllusion reviews
She doesn't want to keep her love locked up in a cage anymore. It's banging on the bars and she finds that she doesn't want it to quiet down. She's ready.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 2 - Words: 5,036 - Reviews: 41 - Favs: 57 - Follows: 21 - Updated: 4/12/2012 - Published: 4/1/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Leap Before by Cartographical reviews
Castle and Beckett get stuck on a roof.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,936 - Reviews: 60 - Favs: 97 - Follows: 24 - Published: 4/12/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Ink by chezchuckles reviews
Sometime in the future. Has nothing, absolutely NOTHING, to do with secrets. I'm tired of secrets, aren't you?
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 4 - Words: 9,079 - Reviews: 244 - Favs: 202 - Follows: 125 - Updated: 4/12/2012 - Published: 4/6/2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Fix You by Sandiane Carter reviews
Post-ep for 47 Seconds. I totally wasn't going to do this...But then I had to.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 10,538 - Reviews: 145 - Favs: 335 - Follows: 178 - Updated: 4/11/2012 - Published: 3/29/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Knock Me Down by chezchuckles reviews
I hate to do it, but more angst after 47 Secs and The Limey. I can't help myself. It ends well.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,503 - Reviews: 87 - Favs: 221 - Follows: 36 - Published: 4/10/2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete