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Author has written 11 stories for Castle, and X-Files.

Fanfic is an universe we rarely will be able to have a passport for, but that we have no problem visiting illegally.

Castle's One-Shots

Hold On
Pasional
Undo Me
Forward
Couture Ninjas Of The Night
Dust To Dust (Companion to Ashes to Ashes by KyinHI)
A Tale of Nerdy Grooming
Emergent (Written with KyinHI)

Castle's Multi Chapters

I'll Look After You (WIP)

X-Files's One-Shots

Faint

Crossovers

The Essence of Existence (The X-Files/Castle)

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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: 198 - Favs: 225 - Follows: 176 - Updated: Nov 20, 2017 - Published: Nov 15, 2017 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
595 Broome St by ColieMacKenzie reviews
The moment they met, their lives became extraordinary. They just didn't know it yet. A pre-series meeting AU. Entry for the Castle Summer Hiatus 2015 Ficathon.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 7 - Words: 21,922 - Reviews: 403 - Favs: 230 - Follows: 585 - Updated: Oct 11, 2016 - Published: May 18, 2015 - [Kate B., Rick C.] Alexis C.
Rebuilding by Docnerd89 reviews
There are so many things we take for granted, even those to which we seemingly attach some value. It takes losing all of it to know the real value they hold though.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 13 - Words: 25,181 - Reviews: 241 - Favs: 78 - Follows: 210 - Updated: Jun 3, 2016 - Published: Feb 13, 2014 - [Rick C., Kate B.]
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: 1708 - Favs: 732 - Follows: 956 - Updated: Jan 24, 2016 - Published: Mar 9, 2015 - Rick C., Kate B., Alexis C. - 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: 173 - Follows: 68 - Published: Aug 17, 2015 - Rick C., Kate 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: 898 - Favs: 478 - Follows: 437 - Updated: Aug 5, 2015 - Published: Jun 8, 2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Risking It All by Liv Wilder reviews
Castle steals a police horse. The arresting officer is none other than Kate Beckett. "You got yourself up there and now you're going to get back down. I want you to concentrate. Carefully lift your leg over its flank, then slide to the ground. Preferably without breaking anything. Or losing that blanket. No one wants to see your bare ass swaying in the moonlight. Least of all me."
Castle - Rated: M - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 16 - Words: 62,826 - Reviews: 768 - Favs: 259 - Follows: 533 - Updated: Jul 3, 2015 - Published: Feb 1, 2015 - Rick C., Kate B.
Motherland by Ky03elk reviews
On the surface they are living the American dream, but as the sun goes down, so does their façade. An Alternative Universe
Castle - Rated: M - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 15 - Words: 33,054 - Reviews: 535 - Favs: 106 - Follows: 145 - Updated: Mar 31, 2015 - Published: Jan 26, 2015 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - 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: 207 - Follows: 203 - Updated: Mar 13, 2015 - Published: Mar 9, 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: 39 - Favs: 63 - Follows: 18 - Published: Feb 22, 2015 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Rewound by Kate Christie reviews
"What's past is prologue." -William Shakespeare, The Tempest, Act II Scene I. An AU season six Castle story.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 22 - Words: 89,946 - Reviews: 1853 - Favs: 856 - Follows: 1,413 - Updated: Feb 1, 2015 - Published: Jan 24, 2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
To All a Good Night by Kate Christie reviews
"Sliding a finger under the sealed flap, he couldn't help the little flutter of excitement in his chest at the prospect of a surprise." Kate sends Castle on a Christmas trek through Manhattan. Fill for a ThankYouTerri prompt as a gift for Hawkgal08 in thanks for her generous donation to the Young Storytellers Foundation. Thanks to Alex and Dia for so much beta.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 10,020 - Reviews: 65 - Favs: 71 - Follows: 21 - Published: Jan 13, 2015 - 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: 70 - Favs: 164 - Follows: 62 - Published: Jan 10, 2015 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Remember Tonight by Freewheeler reviews
After nearly losing him in the explosion at the New Amsterdam Bank and Trust, she thinks she knows what she wants. How many days for a wall to come down? ** M-RATED ** Entry for the 2013 Castle Ficathon. ** Goes AU from Cops and Robbers ** This story was Winner, Favorite M-rated WIP in the Castle Fanfiction Writers' Guild Awards, 2014! *squeeeee*! COVER ART BY HONEYANDVODKA
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 16 - Words: 36,775 - Reviews: 509 - Favs: 271 - Follows: 746 - Updated: Jan 4, 2015 - Published: May 23, 2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Nirvana by kimmiesjoy reviews
In her dreams there are two of him. M rated for a reason.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,259 - Reviews: 57 - Favs: 116 - Follows: 36 - Published: Nov 23, 2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Don't Go Slow by bravevulnerability reviews
'If she expected him to hold even an ounce of concentration after she walked out of the bathroom dressed head to toe in black, she's sadly mistaken.' Episode insert for 7x07.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Western - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,291 - Reviews: 32 - Favs: 113 - Follows: 35 - Published: Nov 18, 2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Moonin' with my honey by kimmiesjoy reviews
Post epi for 7x07. She squeals and kicks the sheets, alone in the bed. She's on her honeymoon.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,421 - Reviews: 55 - Favs: 68 - Follows: 24 - Published: Nov 18, 2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Giddy Up by kimmiesjoy reviews
Episode insert for 7x07 "We got a few minutes." He smirked, hitching his thumbs in his pockets, weight heavy on his imagined spurs, eyebrows a'wagglin.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 709 - Reviews: 44 - Favs: 35 - Follows: 11 - Published: Nov 18, 2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Pause the Sunset by ekc293 reviews
"The only thing they're racing is the sunset, and they'll make it. They'll make it through all of this." Spoilers for 07x06.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,378 - Reviews: 44 - Favs: 38 - Follows: 14 - Published: Nov 11, 2014 - Martha R., Jim B. - Complete
Homecoming by KyinHI reviews
Smut-spec. Is that a thing? It is now. In my mind this takes place post 7x01, once they are done solving things and following procedure. One-shot.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,722 - Reviews: 23 - Favs: 31 - Follows: 15 - Published: Sep 23, 2014 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
We Could Always Just Cuddle by InkyCoffee reviews
A collection of unrelated drabbles, based around the hugs/cuddles meme on Tumblr. AMAZING cover art by dtrekker!
Castle - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 35 - Words: 18,677 - Reviews: 723 - Favs: 102 - Follows: 216 - Updated: Sep 13, 2014 - Published: Feb 6, 2014 - Rick C., Kate B.
Lost in bright city lights by Ky03elk reviews
With no reason left to hold onto where life was taking her prior to her parents' deaths, Kate Beckett stumbles into a different world. Can she keep herself and her emotions buried deep or will everything crack open when fate throws Rick Castle her way? An AU Caskett meeting. Ficathon 2014 Entry. COMPLETE
Castle - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 23 - Words: 59,260 - Reviews: 1364 - Favs: 284 - Follows: 357 - Updated: Aug 4, 2014 - Published: May 19, 2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
moondust by bravevulnerability reviews
"I know I'm who you think of when the moon is up and the night is late and that will always be enough." One shot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,277 - Reviews: 53 - Favs: 124 - Follows: 42 - Published: Jul 11, 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: 101 - Favs: 175 - Follows: 184 - Updated: Jun 13, 2014 - Published: Nov 1, 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: 493 - Follows: 427 - Updated: Jun 1, 2014 - Published: Apr 27, 2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
The More, The Merrier by InkyCoffee reviews
Episode insert for 4x16 Linchpin. When Kate and Castle have their argument in the morgue, what would have happened if he had responded to her "Sleep with whoever you want - the more, the merrier!" comment honestly? Written for a prompt/challenge on Twitter. One Shot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,187 - Reviews: 73 - Favs: 137 - Follows: 50 - Published: May 25, 2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Saying Goodbye by LindaInDC reviews
Summary: An alternate storyline path beginning in at that moment where Kate confesses more than she meant to in the Interrogation room, and the aftermath that it rains down on Rick. Not much in the lines of case work on this story, it is more about what happens when a person thinks everything they feel for another is invalidated.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 19 - Words: 39,216 - Reviews: 319 - Favs: 127 - Follows: 251 - Updated: May 23, 2014 - Published: Apr 7, 2014 - Kate B., Rick C. - 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: 510 - Follows: 513 - Updated: May 15, 2014 - Published: Apr 1, 2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Hold Me Now by ColieMacKenzie reviews
A series of unrelated ficlets written for the cuddles and hugs meme. Number 20: Pre-Wedding Hug.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 20 - Words: 10,936 - Reviews: 668 - Favs: 194 - Follows: 218 - Updated: May 8, 2014 - Published: Feb 6, 2014 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
Two Coffees by honeyandvodka reviews
Castle and Beckett never met five years ago. Beckett's Mom's case remains unsolved, and Castle has no muse. What happens when their paths cross? An AU Target/Hunt meeting.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 32 - Words: 64,448 - Reviews: 1425 - Favs: 430 - Follows: 588 - Updated: Apr 27, 2014 - Published: Jan 24, 2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Extraordinary by kimmiesjoy reviews
They turn in opposite directions and his skin is on fire, hot annoyance like acid through his veins and - it stuns him - he's hurt. Set S2 during When The Bough Breaks. M for language and content. Now Complete.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 24 - Words: 31,964 - Reviews: 1288 - Favs: 387 - Follows: 466 - Updated: Apr 27, 2014 - Published: Dec 17, 2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Cynosure by ColieMacKenzie reviews
Episode insert for 4x20, 'The Limey' because of that gorgeous black dress and a forlorn-looking Beckett wearing it, and that desperate, desolate longing in Castle's eyes.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,325 - Reviews: 79 - Favs: 167 - Follows: 39 - Published: Apr 12, 2014 - 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: 548 - Favs: 253 - Follows: 403 - Updated: Mar 20, 2014 - Published: Feb 20, 2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Percolate by KyinHI reviews
Missing scenes and musings from throughout the seasons. Accompanied by coffee and cheer, tea and comfort.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 20 - Words: 49,342 - Reviews: 520 - Favs: 98 - Follows: 239 - Updated: Mar 18, 2014 - Published: Jun 17, 2013 - Rick C., Kate B.
Two Casualties by seilleanmor reviews
Knockout fic. Assuming Josh is out of the picture, there's another way they could have channelled their anger during that fight.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 3 - Words: 10,403 - Reviews: 149 - Favs: 273 - Follows: 227 - Updated: Mar 9, 2014 - Published: Mar 5, 2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Can't walk away by Ky03elk reviews
Beckett and Castle realize that her 'wall' is beginning to fall and they can finally see a future together. But nothing is that easy, especially with outside forces attempting to destroy them. While they are both determined to keep their family together, will living on the run tear them apart? Or should they just be more focused on staying alive? AU after Cops and Robbers.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Family - Chapters: 24 - Words: 61,631 - Reviews: 732 - Favs: 216 - Follows: 325 - Updated: Mar 8, 2014 - Published: Nov 7, 2013 - Rick C., Kate B., Alexis C. - Complete
First Day by Ilovetoread09 reviews
He couldn't wait to tell Mommy about his day at school.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 853 - Reviews: 40 - Favs: 31 - Follows: 15 - Published: Mar 2, 2014 - 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: 1835 - Favs: 697 - Follows: 806 - Updated: Feb 5, 2014 - Published: Apr 19, 2013 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
A Night to Forget by LorelaiGilmore82 reviews
Young Kate Beckett had looked for a night to forget only to find it turned into one she would remember for the rest of her life. AU
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 67 - Words: 183,320 - Reviews: 2995 - Favs: 1,347 - Follows: 1,458 - Updated: Feb 2, 2014 - Published: Apr 6, 2013 - Kate B., Rick C., Martha R., Alexis C. - Complete
Another Life by BerkieLynn reviews
Series of one-shots set in an alt-season 3 with the not-so-significant others removed from the picture. How might things have played out differently? Entry in the Castle Hiatus Ficathon 2013. Cover art by dtrekker.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 16 - Words: 46,470 - Reviews: 455 - Favs: 212 - Follows: 338 - Updated: Jan 24, 2014 - Published: May 20, 2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Capture Your Heart by ColieMacKenzie reviews
She should've expected it but it still catches her by surprise, the lightning storm of flashlights, the barrage of questions shouted at them from all sides... Post-ep for 6x13, 'Limelight'.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 908 - Reviews: 71 - Favs: 62 - Follows: 24 - Published: Jan 21, 2014 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Memoirs of an Editor by InkyCoffee reviews
"The reason for her distraction was lying unattended on her desk- an innocuous looking newspaper, abandoned on page six... Many people would have kept reading through the rest of the paper, but Gina had reason to pause. The author in question was her ex-husband. One of them." A look at Gina's back story, written to clear up the Griffin/Cowell debate. One shot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,642 - Reviews: 38 - Favs: 11 - Follows: 9 - Published: Jan 12, 2014 - Complete
Match Point by alwayswritewithcoffee reviews
Rick doesn't want to wait. He wants her. He wants a white dress and a wedding license and Kate Beckett to become Kate Beckett-Castle (because he knows, without asking, that she'll never give up her maiden name.) A post-episode scene for 6X11 'Under Fire'. One-Shot. Complete.
Castle - Rated: K - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,101 - Reviews: 27 - Favs: 43 - Follows: 17 - Published: Jan 6, 2014 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Seduction by ColieMacKenzie reviews
It wasn't planned, wasn't a date, but when he'd shown up looking striking in his suit and with his arm empty, she'd gravitated to him like she always did, her whole body orienting toward him as if he was her shining beacon in a dark, starless night. Follows episode 4x11, "Till Death Do Us Part." -COMPLETE-
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 10 - Words: 19,916 - Reviews: 710 - Favs: 723 - Follows: 729 - Updated: Jan 1, 2014 - Published: May 22, 2013 - [Kate B., Rick C.] - Complete
Too tired to fight it by ekc293 reviews
"It's moments like this when he wonders how they crashed so terribly – how everything was going so well until suddenly it wasn't and then it was over." A Lanie and Espo story.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,223 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 13 - Follows: 2 - Published: Dec 2, 2013 - Javier E., Lanie P. - Complete
We'll Meet Again by KyinHI reviews
It's not that the message isn't affecting him, it is, but for her, this is more. She's rooted to the spot, and not at all the personification of badass Detective Beckett that usually comes out to play when danger threatens to knock on their door. - Takes place immediately post-Disciple.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,569 - Reviews: 47 - Favs: 36 - Follows: 35 - Published: Nov 18, 2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
If I Had Stayed by rewritetheending reviews
She's not quite ready for the relationship they both want, but she allows them this big step forward. After the day they'd had, how could she not? Takes place after Cops & Robbers (4x07), once they're both in the privacy of their own homes.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,728 - Reviews: 35 - Favs: 129 - Follows: 52 - Published: Nov 3, 2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Dark Castle by kimmiesjoy reviews
"I have a gift for you, Mr. Castle." She hummed, leaning closer to him, with one hand to the hard surface of his desk as she slid a brown package across the glossy surface. A Halloween tale.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 4 - Words: 4,923 - Reviews: 130 - Favs: 61 - Follows: 96 - Updated: Oct 31, 2013 - Published: Oct 29, 2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
So much more to lose by Ky03elk reviews
Castle thought he knew how much he had to lose after Alexis was abducted, but the nightmare is just beginning. Back in New York, their lives have turned upside down in an instant and instead of being by Kate's side, her partner is in Paris. Becomes AU during Hunt. This is rated M because of a graphic description (not sexual content).
Castle - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 9 - Words: 21,981 - Reviews: 229 - Favs: 148 - Follows: 150 - Updated: Oct 26, 2013 - Published: Sep 28, 2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Starting a story by Ky03elk reviews
With a new season comes a new story and their story this year is undeniably dancing to a different song. A look at how their lives have changed, the moments that occur away from our eyes, as they establish a definition of them that is...more. Episodes 6x01 to 6x04 and the promos (US and Canadian) for 6x05.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 2 - Words: 4,606 - Reviews: 35 - Favs: 17 - Follows: 22 - Updated: Oct 20, 2013 - Published: Oct 19, 2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Ashes to Ashes by KyinHI reviews
Written in collaboration with BWJOURNAL. Post - Valkyrie. Spoilers ahead. The walls are closing in; will they light a match and burn them down? Opposite POV available at BWJOURNAL's Profile under "Dust to Dust".
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 8,213 - Reviews: 30 - Favs: 39 - Follows: 34 - Published: Sep 23, 2013 - Rick C., Kate B.
Coming Home by Liv Wilder reviews
S6 opening fic. Mild spoilers. "Javi, I can't come back. I have my work here and…" she sighs, lowering her voice. "We agreed on a break. I just—It's too soon," she tells him, embarrassed to admit what a screw-up she's made of everything; the fairytale romance so many people were gambling their happy ending on turned to ordinary shit by her hand.'
Castle - Rated: M - English - Drama/Suspense - Chapters: 36 - Words: 151,933 - Reviews: 2455 - Favs: 563 - Follows: 614 - Updated: Sep 16, 2013 - Published: Jul 7, 2013 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
The Long Decision by TashaLaw reviews
Was this it? After so many months apart, trying the long distance relationship thing, was she finally going to break up with him? Is that why she had flown up for the weekend?
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,876 - Reviews: 23 - Favs: 38 - Follows: 23 - Published: Sep 13, 2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
It's like you are screaming by leuska reviews
Inspired by a fanvid by Half0utLoud and pe4alhar. It was supposed to be easy. A visit to a suspect and asking him some questions. Just a regular job. But this particular visit turns out to be anything but such for Castle and Beckett.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 15 - Words: 36,584 - Reviews: 327 - Favs: 155 - Follows: 181 - Updated: Sep 13, 2013 - Published: Jul 28, 2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Against All Odds by Sandiane Carter reviews
He never thought it could hurt like this. AU for 5x05, "Probable Cause."
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 32 - Words: 111,165 - Reviews: 2309 - Favs: 797 - Follows: 811 - Updated: Sep 8, 2013 - Published: Apr 25, 2013 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
the roadside fire by Cora Clavia reviews
I will make a palace fit for you and me, of green days in forests, and blue days at sea. For daphnebeauty. Oneshot.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 928 - Reviews: 54 - Favs: 59 - Follows: 20 - Published: Sep 4, 2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Only time will tell by ekc293 reviews
"She hated herself for it but she couldn't lie down, she couldn't force herself to close her eyes and drift off, the thought alone making the pain flare up in her chest." future!fic. character death.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,281 - Reviews: 35 - Favs: 37 - Follows: 14 - Published: Aug 28, 2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Unspoken by Ky03elk reviews
Sometimes the words we want to say merely linger between us, and we are left searching for a reason why they have yet to be spoken. A moment between 5x19 and 5x20
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,378 - Reviews: 24 - Favs: 18 - Follows: 10 - Published: Aug 20, 2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Life and Death by ekc293 reviews
"He's always admired her strength, her ability to get things done, even when her heart is breaking." future!fic.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,232 - Reviews: 30 - Favs: 21 - Follows: 10 - Published: Aug 17, 2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Five Sneezes by honeyandvodka reviews
Five sneezes. Not that anyone is counting. Least of all Castle. Or, he wouldn't be, if they were those cute little cat sneezes Kate usually does. But these are not cute little sneezes. These are Kate's actually-sick sneezes. A collection of five chapters, detailing the times Kate has been sick and needed someone to take care of her. A chapter a day (kinda!) keeps the doctor away.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 5 - Words: 7,377 - Reviews: 83 - Favs: 75 - Follows: 75 - Updated: Aug 9, 2013 - Published: Aug 5, 2013 - Rick C., Kate B., Jim B., Johanna B. - Complete
Banni by chezchuckles reviews
Castle's surprise for their honeymoon. Roughly season 7 timeline.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 5,812 - Reviews: 169 - Favs: 207 - Follows: 142 - Updated: Jul 31, 2013 - Published: Jul 30, 2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Mother's Milk and Mettle by brookemopolitan reviews
"My opinion is that anybody offended by breastfeeding is staring too hard." David Allen... a piece written in response to the spoken word poem Embarrassed by Hollie McNish. Rating for safety in the face of unabashed discussion of public breastfeeding
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,450 - Reviews: 43 - Favs: 49 - Follows: 22 - Published: Jul 30, 2013 - Kate B. - 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: 161 - Favs: 120 - Follows: 108 - Updated: Jul 6, 2013 - Published: Jul 2, 2013 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
singular beginning by seilleanmor reviews
My entry for the Castle Hiatus Ficathon 2013. In which Kate and Rick build a foundation strong enough to weather a marriage. SPOILERS for all US aired episodes including 5x24.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 7 - Words: 10,737 - Reviews: 209 - Favs: 111 - Follows: 376 - Updated: Jul 5, 2013 - Published: May 14, 2013 - Rick C., Kate B.
Independence by Kate Christie reviews
One thing DC knows how to do is light up the sky on the Fourth of July. How Kate spends her holiday. A one-shot, loosely related to my story, "Liberty," from one year ago today.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,281 - Reviews: 41 - Favs: 24 - Follows: 13 - Published: Jul 4, 2013 - Kate B. - Complete
More Than Together by seilleanmor reviews
A thirty day fanfiction challenge. Each chapter is based on a prompt word. Loosely connected, but not chronological. Each is exactly one thousand words. SPOILERS for all US aired episodes.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 30 - Words: 31,745 - Reviews: 747 - Favs: 181 - Follows: 260 - Updated: Jun 30, 2013 - Published: Jun 1, 2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Run by kimmiesjoy reviews
She's breathing hard, so hard it hurts. Breathing like she's still running.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 4 - Words: 3,984 - Reviews: 130 - Favs: 72 - Follows: 92 - Updated: Jun 28, 2013 - Published: Jun 25, 2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - 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: 215 - Follows: 47 - Published: Jun 25, 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: 178 - Follows: 52 - Published: Jun 1, 2013 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Swing, and a miss by KyinHI reviews
Finale speculation fic, turned slightly A/U post-ep. It's been almost a year to the day since she last sat in this playground and wept for all she had ruined. I just want you, she had said. She has done an awful job of proving it these last few weeks. *Now Complete*
Castle - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 8 - Words: 13,959 - Reviews: 300 - Favs: 118 - Follows: 258 - Updated: May 29, 2013 - Published: May 12, 2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Warm Me Up by Dmarx reviews
In which Castle insists on warming Kate up after a long day on the slopes. Pre-ep of sorts for 5x19.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,943 - Reviews: 31 - Favs: 94 - Follows: 38 - Published: May 24, 2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
love taught me to lie by airbefore reviews
Her dad takes her to the airport. He doesn't ask where Castle is and she doesn't offer. *Watershed post-ep*
Castle - Rated: T - English - Angst - Chapters: 2 - Words: 2,817 - Reviews: 139 - Favs: 85 - Follows: 102 - Updated: May 23, 2013 - Published: May 21, 2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
The unexpected man by kimmiesjoy reviews
She's come here with the answer to the wrong question and she cannot take her eyes off of him, off of the ring he's holding out to her and she's stupidly looking through the center of it to the man behind, to the blue in his eyes. Post Epi Watershed prompt.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 3,617 - Reviews: 104 - Favs: 65 - Follows: 50 - Updated: May 22, 2013 - Published: May 21, 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: 89 - Favs: 133 - Follows: 48 - Published: May 16, 2013 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
somewhere to go by closingdoors reviews
A Castle/Beckett baby fic. "He'll never lie and say that he didn't picture it sometimes, Kate with a swollen stomach, glowing. He knows she's imagined it too. He's seen the deep flush of her cheeks late at night when he catches her daydreaming." Cover art by houghtonsbeckett. COMPLETE.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 10 - Words: 22,521 - Reviews: 282 - Favs: 290 - Follows: 410 - Updated: May 7, 2013 - Published: Apr 8, 2013 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
If Only by Liv Wilder reviews
A 2x18 'Boom' fic. What if Kate's stay at Castle's loft had gone differently? "She can hear the sound of the tub filling already. His loft has excellent water pressure, naturally, evidenced by the thundering spray echoing throughout the tiled space, putting the drizzle from her own building's ancient, cranky plumbing to shame. Well, no need to worry about that anymore." COMPLETE
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 10 - Words: 28,451 - Reviews: 550 - Favs: 355 - Follows: 409 - Updated: May 6, 2013 - Published: Apr 23, 2013 - Kate B., Rick C. - 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: 205 - Follows: 61 - Published: May 3, 2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
grass below you, sky above by airbefore reviews
The sun beats down on her back as she leans forward, hands planted on his chest and her hair falling in a curtain around their faces. "Don't you know what day it is?" *One Shot. Complete*
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,557 - Reviews: 55 - Favs: 103 - Follows: 29 - Published: May 2, 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: 78 - Follows: 16 - Published: Apr 28, 2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Sometimes by ColieMacKenzie reviews
Sometimes there's only this.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 387 - Reviews: 58 - Favs: 68 - Follows: 24 - Published: Apr 25, 2013 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Come Back to Me by tiffdevol reviews
This story is my attempt at illustrating Kate's fear, in written form, after she is cut off during the phone call with Castle in "Hunt." First time writer of Castle fic so any and all reviews welcome :)
Castle - Rated: M - English - Angst - Chapters: 8 - Words: 13,742 - Reviews: 83 - Favs: 57 - Follows: 122 - Updated: Apr 24, 2013 - Published: Feb 27, 2013
Voila! by Kate Christie reviews
"So you're flying us up to your house in the Hamptons—in a helicopter—for beef stew?" "You make it sound so... pedestrian." A fun, silly, now M-rated Beckett's birthday fic, based on tweets from WriteRCastle(underscore) and MuseKBeckett sent on November 17th. Part 3/3.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 3 - Words: 11,267 - Reviews: 128 - Favs: 114 - Follows: 151 - Updated: Jan 19, 2013 - Published: Nov 29, 2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
His Love, Her Joy by Natalie Elizabeth reviews
Nothing about this Christmas is what Kate is used to, but that wasn't necessarily a bad thing. Kate never imagined starting her first Castle Christmas by having a serious conversation with Alexis. Nor did she think Christmas could again be filled with so much love and joy. Written for BWjournal for CASTLE FANDOM SECRET SANTA STORY EXCHANGE. Merry Christmas
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Family/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,476 - Reviews: 14 - Favs: 26 - Follows: 9 - Published: Dec 19, 2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
And All The Mornings Ever After by Liv Wilder reviews
"So…" whispered Kate, a slight smile curving her lips and threatening to break wide open like the sun bursting free of a cloud, "you wanna talk about it?" she asked tentatively, looking up at him from beneath dark lashes. How the story might continue post-Always. The morning after...well, in my little world... If you find Ch1 a little OTT it does get better. COMPLETE.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 80 - Words: 245,020 - Reviews: 2204 - Favs: 729 - Follows: 701 - Updated: Oct 14, 2012 - Published: May 15, 2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Dance Like Waves by SparkleMouse reviews
Her feet slide off the raft and into the chilled pool and she breathes, listening to him inside the house; the clattering of dishes as they slide into place in the dishwasher; the music he puts on - Petty or Springsteen - she can't entirely tell with the roar of the ocean in her ears. *Season 5, but no actual spoilers*
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,015 - Reviews: 39 - Favs: 75 - Follows: 26 - Published: Sep 30, 2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
How We Move by shimmeryshine reviews
She's wearing a see through top and a pair of eyes made liquid, lined in charcoal when he knocks on her door for the first time after. SPOILERS FOR 5.01.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,081 - Reviews: 47 - Favs: 111 - Follows: 45 - Published: Sep 12, 2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - 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: 4509 - Favs: 978 - Follows: 918 - Updated: Aug 17, 2012 - Published: May 10, 2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Unvanquished by chezchuckles reviews
AU. What happens to Kate Beckett when the Dragon is slain - and she's charged with his murder?
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 9 - Words: 15,803 - Reviews: 656 - Favs: 371 - Follows: 243 - Updated: Jun 12, 2012 - Published: Jun 2, 2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Glad You Came by KyinHI reviews
Post-Always. Firmly in M territory now. - Making love for a second time comes easy. It's gentle and full. Slow and effortless. They take their time becoming aware of the other, discovering hidden secrets and reveling in unadulterated emotion.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 6 - Words: 14,826 - Reviews: 164 - Favs: 151 - Follows: 178 - Updated: May 24, 2012 - Published: May 9, 2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Behind Green Eyes by nik47 reviews
What I imagine was running through Kate Beckett's mind in that final scene of 'Always', from the time the door opens to the time it closes, and beyond. Companion to 'Behind Blue Eyes' - Castle's perspective.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 3 - Words: 3,062 - Reviews: 61 - Favs: 73 - Follows: 43 - Updated: May 12, 2012 - Published: May 8, 2012 - Kate B., Rick C. - Complete
Leaves of Night by chezchuckles reviews
post Always fic.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,981 - Reviews: 99 - Favs: 204 - Follows: 36 - Published: May 8, 2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
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Faint reviews
Best not avoid.
X-Files - Rated: T - English - Drama/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,511 - Reviews: 3 - Favs: 5 - Follows: 2 - Published: Feb 4, 2018 - F. Mulder, D. Scully, William - Complete
Emergent reviews
He's fallen - without her, the world is incomplete. Written with KyinHI. Scene/Insert for 7x15 "Reckoning" SPOILERS for 7x14 "Resurrection"
Castle - Rated: T - English - Drama/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,729 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 8 - Follows: 8 - Published: Feb 14, 2015 - Complete
The Essence Of Existence reviews
What happens when your beliefs are questioned? When everything that you held as true changes in the most unexpected of ways? Will you hold that hand until the end? Set on December 2012 - Midway Season 5. Written for DancingDragon42 for the Secret Santa Fanfic Challenge 2012. COMPLETE
Crossover - X-Files & Castle - Rated: T - English - Sci-Fi/Adventure - Chapters: 42 - Words: 169,789 - Reviews: 240 - Favs: 45 - Follows: 47 - Updated: Feb 8, 2015 - Published: Dec 20, 2012 - F. Mulder, D. Scully, Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Couture Ninjas of the Night reviews
Missing Scene from 6x14 - "Dressed To Kill" - 'Cause, seriously... How did that dress get there? Total Crack!Fic... well, not really, but a fair attempt at humor... and Ninjas. Rated T for language, but its pretty mellow for the younger ones. One Shot.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Humor/Adventure - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,451 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 5 - Follows: 2 - Published: Feb 9, 2014 - Kate B., OC - Complete
Dust to Dust reviews
Written in collaboration with KyinHI. Post - Valkyrie. Spoilers ahead. The walls are closing in; will they light a match and burn them down? Opposite POV available at KyinHI's Profile under "Ashes to Ashes" - Artwork by HoneyandVodka
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 8,202 - Reviews: 24 - Favs: 29 - Follows: 27 - Published: Sep 23, 2013 - Rick C., Kate B.
A Tale of Nerdy Grooming reviews
Richard Castle's life has always been influenced by whatever he reads, watches or experiences... and has a LOT of fun with it. Now, how does this play with Kate Beckett in his life... having fun, in his shower?
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,495 - Reviews: 33 - Favs: 81 - Follows: 24 - Published: Jun 23, 2013 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Forward reviews
Human fears are strong enough to paralyze. Love fears are strong enough to create havoc. What does it take to move to the next step? For Becky, cause we do some awesome texting. - One Shot - Complete.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 13,161 - Reviews: 30 - Favs: 50 - Follows: 11 - Published: Apr 28, 2013 - Rick C., Kate B., Martha R., Jim B. - Complete
I'll Look After You reviews
Who can they trust when their secret might be exposed? Maybe this was the best that could ever happen. Post-Ep from Castle 5x04 "Murder He Wrote" Now, rated M.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 7 - Words: 36,930 - Reviews: 85 - Favs: 49 - Follows: 197 - Updated: Dec 3, 2012 - Published: Oct 21, 2012 - Rick C., Kate B.
Undo Me reviews
They've trusted each other with their hearts, but there are things that are still left to be discovered, drawn out to light.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,909 - Reviews: 11 - Favs: 44 - Follows: 15 - Published: Oct 15, 2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Pasional reviews
One of Kate Beckett's secret rituals comes out for Rick Castle's enjoyment.
Castle - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,737 - Reviews: 11 - Favs: 66 - Follows: 15 - Published: Sep 18, 2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete
Hold On reviews
I saw the commercial for the season finale. You did too. She's wet, running, he says I love you twice and magic happens. But I threw in some more angst, made some creative choices. And yes, that Bill Roe/Rob Bowman style of lighting that comes from XF!
Castle - Rated: M - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 10,579 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 37 - Follows: 8 - Published: May 5, 2012 - Rick C., Kate B. - Complete