Katherine Beckett is known by the name of 'The Cupcake Lady' in the city of New York and running her very own cupcake bakery named "The 12th". One day, world famous author Richard Castle stumbles into her little shop and changes her life forever. Castle set in 'Pushing Daisies' like world. Totally AU.

Just when Kate feels her life is hitting rock bottom, fate throws her right in the middle of Downtown Manhattan, on that fateful September 11, 2001. Underneath the rubble of her life, and her city, will Kate be to find hope, peace and love? AU **HIATUS**

Fans think that the 1st time Castle and Beckett 'hooked up' was after "Always". However, there was one time before that, but they'll never admit to it. Even to each other. NOTE: After 'Pandora' but before '47 Seconds'. Now rated a (Hopefully tasteful) 'M'.

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.

For the past 5 years Richard Castle has been following Detective Nikki Heat, or at least that's what he thinks. The truth is that, for the past 5 years Richard Castle has been on a Mental Health Hospital trying to cure his mild psychosis, product from the horrible car crash he survived. HIATUS

AU. An alternative Castle/Beckett meeting. What if Beckett had been the arresting officer in that incident with the police horse. "Richard Castle you are under arrest for theft of a police horse and public nudity." Beckett glared up at the naked man sitting atop her horse.

I know, yet another post Belly of the Beast fic., but I believe I took a different route than others did, give it try.

Alexis didn't survive 'Hunt' and Castle never returned to New York. 5 years later he is back.

What if Castle met Kate instead of Meredith. AU.

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

As it happens, most of his flaws are the things that she loves the most about him. FUNNY AND SWEET SHORT ONE-SHOTS.

AU; Winter Hiatus Fill for Kink of the Castle meme. Prompt: Beckett has abducted her favorite author and keeps him cuffed, tied up and/or drugged in her bedroom to use whenever she likes. This is porn WITH plot, a dark, twisted plot, but a plot nonetheless. Just give it a try, you might like it.

"Rick blinked and looked again at the female figure which seemed so familiar. That wasn't even possible. He shook his head to get rid of his silly thoughts putting on his best Grampa-smile instead." What if Beckett and Castle meet by chance because of his grandchildren a decade after he got back together with Gina and never returned to the precinct? (AU - 11 years after 2x24)

"You turned me down. I had to move on, Kate." Castle said softly, as if his words were going to break her. And by the feeling of it, she might; because it was over. {Castle moves on and is a serious-as-a-heart-attack relationship with a woman that isn't Beckett. Kate, on the other hand, is still very madly in love} Spoilers at play. [ENTRY FOR CASTLE FICATHON 2013]

He never thought it could hurt like this. AU for 5x05, "Probable Cause."

Richard Castle is a writer following Detectives Esposito and Ryan when they are thrown back into a cold case when Kate Beckett wakes up. Rick soon learns that she was present when her mother was murdered and could help them solve the case. But will a relationship grow out of the destruction and how will Kate cope when she learns the truth?

AU. Season 3 post that kiss. No Josh. No Gina. He's tired of waiting for her to decide. He's going to decide for her. Very close to non-consent in places, so may have triggers. Please don't read if that upsets you. These characters belong to Andrew Marlowe. No infringement of copyright is intended.

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.

AU. Post-Season 6 after 'Heartbreak and Hope.' Kate is kidnapped by someone from her past who was never what he appeared to be. Rated M for first and future chapters. Entry for the 2013 Castle Ficathon.