Set in the early seasons; Being the designated driver gives Castle a glimpse into Kate’s apartment and some much needed alone time.

Detective Beckett questions Castle about the 'Flowers for her Grave' murder and discovers he's not high on the NYPD. Still, he wants to be involved with the department. She's not the only one touched by an unsolved homicide.

This summer, Jim wants something a little different; a change of scenery and a slower pace; the chance for him and Johanna to make special memories with their granddaughter before life changes once again. Castle Ficathon 2023 Entry. Johanna Verse story. See author's note for more details.

What if Martha's night of passion was a plausible explanation, but not the only explanation. Totally AU. Caskett guaranteed, but a satisfactory ending for all probably not. I don't own Castle. I just play with the characters.

"Her stubborn, stupid body wanted Castle, was apparently fixated on him, and wasn't interested in any substitutes. So maybe she should just go for it, have a one night stand with him, get him out of her system." Starting at the end of 2x23 "Overkill" and going from there.

Kate meets someone she didn't expect and forms a bond with her.

I have a lot of random little ideas that pop into my head - so this will be a collection of all those little stories. Each chapter will be a stand alone story (unless stated otherwise). Some will be from prompts, others will be just random ideas. I do not own or profit from these characters, anything you recognise is not mine.

Kate Beckett has recently been pulled off an undercover that resulted in her cover being blown. For her own protection, her captain has assigned her a personal bodyguard by the name of Rick Castle. But when things get complicated it leaves both parties in an uncomfortable position, questioning what they really want. Entry into Castle Ficathon 2023.

An impulsive decision fuelled by anger and hurt changed the trajectory of Detective Beckett's life in a major way. An extension of the mini-fic, Seven, from the Like Potpourri… series. Language warning for some chapters. Some mature scenes. I do not own or profit from these characters, anything you recognise is not mine. CFW2022.

A few weeks into the semester and Kate Beckett already has a nemesis. In this college AU, Kate is reminded not to judge a book by its cover because there is always more to the story.

A/N: By Request, PRE-Series Hookup, Rick and Lanie. Focus on Rick's discussion with Alexis about the night he danced, fell in love, and lost contact with a girl in college, sometimes memories come back at the worse time. COMPLETELY AU I don't own Castle; I use the characters for amusement purposes only.

Sequel to Present Tense. Part 3 in the "Tense" Trilogy. Castle and Beckett continue to grapple with the fallout of their time-traveling.

Castle series, present day. This is a story that had the series continue to current day would appear in a season 12 or 13. So come, read a story that brings the season up to date with all the issues and conflicts of our current times. At the heart of this story is a family drama.

Traveling along the west coast of North America, Castle and Beckett navigate from the waterways of Vancouver to the shores of San Diego with their family and friends. They spend the summer making their way south exploring places new and old while Castle and Beckett look forward to their upcoming anniversary. Forty-third in the Beware Of Darkness series. Caskett pairing.

This is an AU sequel to my story, Potions of Love. I will bring aspects of Potions of Love into this follow-up saga, so I encourage followers to browse the first story, which was loosely based on the movie Love Potion Number 9. Many of the characters in this story are from the TV series #Castle, which ABC and Andrew Marlowe own. Others are from my imagination.

When Kate catches the flu, Rick takes care of her. (Rated M for later chapters.)

What would happen if Johanna Beckett hadn't died on that fateful day in 1999, but went into hiding with the FBI? The FBI faked her death and she couldn't come back or have any contact with her family until the case was solved. The case is now over. How will her family react? Will this affect the Caskett wedding? Who is buried underground while Johanna still lives?

When an undercover operation goes sideways, Ryan is caught in the crossfire and it's up to the rest of the team to get him back before he ends up as another casefile on their desks. This fits toward the end of season 5. Ryan!whump

They dance around each other, wanting and wishing and never quite meeting in the middle. They break each other's hearts, and then they come back for more. They long for each other, but they don't talk about it. Until they do. COMPLETE

Another story based on a Collin Raye song. DISCLAIMER: I have no legal rights to anyone, or anything associated with this show. however, I do have the privilege to play with the characters.

Castle family summer vacation. Fifth in the series. The kids are five years old. Cover art credit to Angie (@Dtrekker on Twitter)

On a distant planet, Rick Castle hopes to get some rest and relaxation at Dome 27. He doesn't.

What if Beckett and Castle had been a bit slower in finding Lockwood in "Knockdown"? This is my look at what could have happened if the professional assassin had been allowed to continue his interrogation. Ryan!whump, definitely an AU look at the episode.

What would have happened if Castle hadn't been kidnapped on his way to their original wedding in The Hamptons. Rated T for the first chapter, but that rating will change.

A companion piece to 'Apologize'. Chronicling the lives and love story of Jim and Johanna Beckett through the years. See Authors Note at the beginning of Chapter One for more details! Cover art by LordofKavaka