A collection of those one shots I consider too small to stand on their own. So, stories with less/around 1k words each. Will most likely post them on Tumblr (lololova) too since, after a poll on Twitter (lololovax), that's what most of you guys wanted. All will be about Castle and Beckett and the things/people surrounding them (but still with Caskett as the main).

This is a collection of stories in which I take each episode from Season 8 and change something - hopefully for the better. So they may diverge quite a bit from canon.

"So, you mean to tell me that you have never bought or put on an, as you call it, ugly Christmas sweater?" Castle cried out indulgently. "No, I have not. And I don't plan on ever doing so either." Beckett huffed in annoyance. She's used to her partner going on and on about stupid topics but this one takes the cake. He has been on this for almost a week now. - CaskettAW21 outfit

This is the eighth story in the Different Road Taken AU. Fresh off their New York City Homecoming, A new threat has just checked in at the Castles Complex. A threat willing to play the long game.

Richard Castle hasn't seen or heard from his wife in five years. That is, until an unexpected encounter at a Christmas Market suddenly brings her back into his life and makes him wonder whether they still stand a chance. An AU holiday fic, set five years after the start of S8.

Where is Castle if he is virtually nowhere to be found? Somewhere between seasons 2 and 5 The coincidence of names, titles, and events is random. As usual, my fantasies

A series of one shots dealing with what ifs from Castle. AU's for points in the show. Marked complete as all chapters can stand alone, but it will still be getting updates.

A season 3 AU story. Castle thinks he's dying (he's not) He thinks he needs to find someone who can help guide Alexis as she transitions from high school to being a young adult. He can think of only one person for the job. He's going to ask Kate to marry him so she'll be around for Alexis after he's gone. A slight problem, Kate has a boyfriend who isn't Castle.

Kate had never planned to see him again but now, she would have to see him. She had to see Castle, for the first time in weeks, and talk to him. Oh shit. Starting in the summer before S2 and then going AU from there.

Actions Have Consequences or Rewards. by Castlefan6 Authors Note: This is Totally AU; Beckett has found a new love, Castle is hiding a deadly secret, Takes place after the punch to the stomach in Headhunters. Taking Literary License to fill in the blanks. I don't own Castle; I use the characters for amusement purposes only, except the

Sequel to Past Tense. Part 2 in "Tense" Series. Castle and Beckett deal with the outcome of time-traveling to 1977.

The murder of a billionaire's maid plunge Rick and Kate into the worlds of art theft, computer hacking, social activism and more. Along they way they'll meet some people from their past. Some they'll be happy to see, some not so happy. COMPLETE!

It's maybe past time to conquer your fears. Or is it too late? Has someone else conquered? What kind of life can you have now? Only what you make of it if you have the courage.

A chance meeting at a party sets Kate Beckett down an unexpected path. A Castle Ficathon Winter 2021 entry. Rated M.

Richard Rodgers is a Regular Army officer serving with the U.S. Mounted Rifles, during the war with Mexico. Kate Beckett-de Duarte is an Irish-Mexican widow. They meet in Mexico city during the American occupation. Rick saves Kate and Lanie from attempted robbery and rape. They fall in love but must overcome many obstacles from her family and society. Set mostly in Mexico and early

Coffee is their thing. It's their greeting to her, his peace offering, his unspoken promise to always be there. In a lot of ways, it's helped to tear down her walls. A late night conversation adds a whole new layer to their coffee story and Kate hopes she can use what she's learned to help tear down the walls Castle has put up between them. An AU set in late season 4.

Rick, Kate, and the rest of their group are graduating. Will Rick go to LA to pursue his dream or will he stay in New York and listen to his heart? But what happens when someone from the past is trying to interfere in his new relationship?

Set in 2021, 6 years after the show ended. Gates is back as captain after a horrible incident at One Police Plaza. Castle and Beckett now have kids but after a simple everyday case turns sour. The two of them debate about what is best for them and their kids. What comes first Family or Justice?

Rick finds out about Kate's interview a few days earlier and decides revenge is a dish best served cold.

Dopo l'attentato di cui Beckett è vittima a fine della puntata 3x24 – e dopo aver trascorso alcune ore al distretto per tentare di capire chi fosse il responsabile – Castle torna al loft. Ho immaginato le sue riflessioni e il suo stato d'animo dopo gli eventi terribili che avevano appena avuto luogo.

Late out clubbing trying to forget the one-year anniversary of her mother's murder. She met a man who is out trying to forget his divorce that was finalized that day. They hookup for one night, but that night will impact the course of their lives.

Before the holidays when a sculptor is found murdered in a repurposed warehouse, Castle and Beckett dive into the hidden secrets of the Hamptons art community. They hurry to solve the case before more bodies are found and harm strikes close to home. Thirty-ninth in the Beware Of Darkness series. Caskett pairing.

Castle and Beckett spend a quiet evening in for their anniversary. Post-Series ficlet. Caskett.

Rick was a warrior. He had only wanted to do one thing and he was damn good at it. He followed his dream and was a credit to his country. Kate had lost her way dealing with school that she didn't finish and taking care of her father. She needs a new direction and she might have found it.

After the assassination of Senator Bracken and conclusion of the Loksat conspiracy, Kate Beckett has been able to live a happy life with her family and put much of her past behind her. But is it really? [Future Fic] [additional characters: Lily C., Jake C., Reece C.]