On the brink of divorce nearly two years following the events of 8x01, Beckett uproots her life in New York to move to Los Angeles, where Castle lives now, to try to repair what she broke. Season 8 AU.

It's well known that a sunflower orients and opens to the sun. Surely in New Orleans, the city of magic, voodoo, music and food, Castle could find a way to open Beckett up? Written for the Sexto de Mayo Pornado. #NSFW #CastlePornado

"When you called this morning, you said 'Tell me that you need me.'" She pauses at his sharp inhale, but quickly continues, as if she'll lose her nerve if she stops. "And I didn't say anything because it threw me off guard, then the rest of the day happened. But I do need you." A 4x07 post-ep. AU. COMPLETE

A series of firsts, written as a through story, from 1x01 to 4x23.

For the Nov 2017 Castle Pornado. Shameless irredeemable smut set at the end of the pilot, "Flowers For Your Grave."

"Castle." His lashes rise, nearly graze hers in their ascent. She's never been this close before and yet, somehow, she still doesn't feel close enough, still wants so much more. "I love you." He looks mesmerized, intoxicated, but so sharp with need. Her thighs squeeze at his hips. "Now take me to bed." Insert for 'If You Wait', set between chapter fourteen and fifteen.

"She's pacing. She knows it won't make time pass any faster, won't make him arrive any faster but she can't help it. He's been gone for seven days and her body started craving him, his touch and arousing ministrations about an hour after his departure." Early Season 5 AU where Castle leaves on a book tour. For the Castle Pornado!

In 4x21, "Headhunters," Castle and Beckett are compelled to do something they're loath to. Complete.

She shocked him when she walked out on him seven weeks ago. She can surprise him in a positive way by showing up now. An 8x07 insert. COMPLETE.

This is not a place where St Nicholas would distribute presents, though it might be where his demons let off steam. Danger abounds here: hot, heavy and welcome. This is a club where dreams can come true. Of course, dreams should only be a one-time experience... See CH1&3 A/N for Warnings Before Reading and note M-rating. Castle belongs to ABC/Marlowe.

His chest heaves beneath her, staccato gasps echoing in the darkness of his room. Post-Always. Complete.

"I like my body when it is with your body. It is so quite new a thing. E.E. Cummings. Winner of "The 12th Fan Awards 2013" for best poetry-themed fanfic.