This is an AU story taking place sometime after Sucker Punch when Kate has already renewed her investigation into her mother's death. Castle is driven to admit his feelings earlier than in canon. The cover art is by Artifex Prime.

In this very AU story Richard Rodgers Meets Katherine Beckett Davidson on a wagon train headed west in 1854. Her abusive husband is killed on the trek and they eventually get toether

It's June 1999—Rick Castle is a boy with a book deadline, a major case of writer's block, and a broken heart. Kate Beckett is a girl with a dead mom, a motorcycle, and a grief-stricken heart. When boy meets girl on Historic Route 66 one fateful summer afternoon, it might just be the start of an adventure that changes both their lives forever. Castle Ficathon 2023.

‹‹ "Kate?" his voice is hesitant and he looks a bit pale. "Is… is it really you?" Kate looks down into the papers, avoiding his eyes. Those blue eyes. She can't help but wonder if they still look like the ocean. She thinks about lying, saying it isn't her, that she doesn't know what he's talking about, that she's never met him in her entire life. But she knows it won't work.››

Set directly after the finale scene of 4x23 Always and developing an alternative storyline following Castle and Beckett finally finding their way to each other. Things will unfold a lot differently and faster than they did on screen. The main theme will be their relationship and the events regarding their families as things continue to evolve. Will contain smut. Hope you enjoy!

Collection of non chronological one-shots expanding on the 'Five Little Monkeys' world. Cover art credit to Angie (@Dtrekker on Twitter) Rated T for minor language and sexual situations.

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.

An AU meeting of Rick and Kate. Late season 3/early season 4 timeframe, characters are still the same but they never crossed paths during the Tisdale case.

"Beckett stared at the street camera footage from a cold case, wincing every time she moved the mouse. Her arm hurt. Really, really hurt, and the blood and fluid was soaking through her makeshift bandage. It hadn't hurt last night, or any time before they'd closed the sniper case. She'd wrapped it up, taken Advil every morning, and never felt a thing." Castle Ficathon 2023

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.

"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.

A snowstorm may shut down the city, but Kate and Rick don't let it ruin their first date. Meeting AU. COMPLETE

Kate Beckett has recently been pulled off an undercover case 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.

No one told Johanna that picking up the pieces and moving on would be easy…but they never said it would be this hard either. A sequel to Apologize; dealing with the fallout and aftermath of Bracken's arrest as the family tries to heal and move on. Warning: This is a Johanna centric story. Cover art by LordofKavaka

They had a big fight. He had found out that she had gone to L.A. with Castle on a case. He accused her of sleeping with Castle. He had told her in harsh and painful words. He breaks up with her and storms out of her apartment telling her he is on his way to a six month DWB mission in Columbia. He had initially rejected the mission wanting to he with her, but now no more.

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.

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

Authors Note: SEQUEL TO Coming Out Going In, from a fan prompt YOU WILL NEED TO READ that FIRST, Lead Detective Joy Park, a woman with a big secret causing friction between our couple. COMPLETELY AU, Some Scenes and events are used to enhance the story, I don't own Castle; I don't own Castle; I use the characters for amusement, except the ones I create.

A small one shot inspired by Beckett's night alone drinking in Kill Shot

After watching the Detective sob over Dick Coonan's body, one thing becomes clear to Richard Castle: Kate Beckett needs a friend. AU from Sucker Punch, 2x13

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.

A/N: By Request, PRE-Series Hookup, SEQUEL to Diminished Recall. Picks up exactly where that ends. COMPLETELY AU except for the conversation that prompted this and the use of some character's names. For CeCe, Friend, and Co-Writer with Pen2Paper. I don't own Castle; I use the characters for amusement purposes only I hope it's close to what you wanted.

Surprised to find Castle at the precinct the morning after their bad date, with claims that he has the mayor's blessing to shadow her, Kate's in for a rude awakening when he tells her that they also have to pretend to date. A Castle Ficathon 2023 fic. Rated M

Of the three things Kate Beckett values most in her life, literature stands out. That's why she ends up going to that book launch party for her favorite author, even though she thinks the new saga isn't as good as the one that came first. She just had no idea what it would entail in her life, let alone how Richard Castle could be even more than she used to believe.

This is a sequel to the Lady in the White Tower. Once again, Baron Richard Castle is sent far away by the Emperor to open new lands for the Empire. This time, however, his wife, Lady Kate, goes with him.