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942Cheek to Cheek »
When Kate Beckett, no-nonsense professional ballroom dancer, takes on bestselling novelist and renowned playboy Richard Castle as her partner for the third season of Dancing with the Stars, will the sparks that fly light up the dance floor, or send their chances for the trophy up in flames?
Castle, M, English, Romance & Humor, chapters: 14, words: 62k+, favs: 313, follows: 735, updated: 4/19/2021 published: 4/6/2015, Rick C., Kate B.
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Too Much Champagne
"Who knew the Queen of England still held formal balls? And who knew she had a soft spot for the story of Voyager?" A quick J/C one-shot involving a dress, a ball and a discussion of protocol; based on gorgeous artwork from Mia Cooper. Find the original under her name on DeviantArt.
StarTrek: Voyager, T, English, Romance, words: 1k+, favs: 8, follows: 2, 8/5/2020, Chakotay, Doctor, K. Janeway
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Bombs Bursting In Air »
Kate receives a peace offering from Castle just in time for the 4th of July. Spoiler: there will be fireworks.
Castle, T, English, Romance & Friendship, chapters: 3, words: 7k+, favs: 66, follows: 121, updated: 7/4/2020 published: 7/4/2018, Rick C., Kate B.
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By George »
When Kathryn Janeway arrived to speak at a Starfleet conference, the last person she expected to meet was her former first officer, with whom she had completely lost touch in the year since Voyager returned to the Alpha Quadrant. (AU in reference to the relaunch novels, which I have not read…) Beta by Alex, Artwork by E (@random ship E)
StarTrek: Voyager, M, English, Romance & Friendship, chapters: 2, words: 6k+, favs: 46, follows: 8, updated: 6/9/2020 published: 12/15/2019, Chakotay, K. Janeway
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Proof, through the night
Post-Knockout, Castle receives a call he can't ignore. Fourth in my 4th of July series.
Castle, K, English, Romance & Angst, words: 1k+, favs: 43, follows: 31, 7/4/2017, Rick C., Kate B.
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Underneath »
"Blinking long and slow, she turns, puts her profile to the ornate brass mirror. A thin, white line pulls at her skin, fainter now, but still tight. Still angry." A season four Castle AU made up of brief episode additions. Complete. Late Castle Halloween Bash 2016 Entry. :)
Castle, T, English, Romance, chapters: 7, words: 4k+, favs: 92, follows: 170, updated: 10/30/2016 published: 10/25/2016, Rick C., Kate B.
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Dawn's Early Light
Happy Fourth of July, America. An AU season 2 hiatus Castle fic. Sort of makes a series out of unrelated "Independence" and "Liberty." Thanks to Airbefore and Caffinate-me for the beta.
Castle, K, English, Romance, words: 901, favs: 27, follows: 44, 7/4/2016, Rick C., Kate B.
41Turn in the Weather
"Isn't this a lovely day to be caught in the rain?" AU Lyric prompt fill from tumblr, WellNeverMakeIt. Squeaking in just in time for #CastleFanficMonday. ;)
Castle, T, English, Romance & Friendship, words: 1k+, favs: 36, follows: 55, 3/14/2016, Rick C., Kate B., Alexis C.
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The saddest are these:
What might have been between "Knockout" and "Rise." First place entry for the Castle Hiatus Writing Contest 2015. Thanks to Caffinate-Me and Airbefore - we do this better together. Twitter: Kate Christie Tumblr: KathrynChristie dot tumblr dot com.
Castle, T, English, Romance & Angst, words: 936, favs: 41, follows: 37, 12/2/2015, Kate B.
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Without the Tiger
"'Without the tiger' Panic seeps into his voice as Castle's eyes meet Beckett's across the dark of the bedroom." A three-word prompt fill from tumblr. Now with artwork by the fabulous E.
Castle, K, English, Romance & Humor, words: 936, favs: 75, follows: 26, 9/27/2015, Rick C., Kate B.
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For Two
"Castle, you did not get a Slurpee when it's 12 degrees outside." A very silly little stakeout scene inspired by my hopes for the future of Caskett.
Castle, K+, English, Romance & Humor, words: 1k+, favs: 47, follows: 23, 5/11/2015, Rick C., Kate B.
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The Thing with Feathers
Castle tells his epic tale of manly valor as he escorts Beckett out of her burning apartment building during "Boom." Episode insert/Tumblr prompt fill from Kristungen.
Castle, T, English, Romance & Humor, words: 1k+, favs: 50, follows: 15, 5/9/2015, Rick C., Kate B.
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Elysium
Every summer he disappears. An alternate ending to season 7.
Castle, K+, English, Romance & Mystery, words: 2k+, favs: 27, follows: 55, 5/7/2015, Rick C., Kate B.
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Magic
"Kate sits in the weak March light, palms pressed to the rough wooden planks of the sun-warmed bench, and she smiles." A Castle one-shot for spring.
Castle, K+, English, Romance & Family, words: 850, favs: 46, follows: 18, 3/27/2015, Rick C., Kate B.
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Red
It won't come off. Post-ep for 7x15.
Castle, T, English, Drama, words: 213, favs: 21, follows: 10, 2/16/2015, Kate B.
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Softly
A moment of uninterrupted quiet.
Castle, T, English, Romance, words: 374, favs: 62, follows: 16, 2/8/2015, Rick C., Kate B.
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Rewound »
"What's past is prologue." -William Shakespeare, The Tempest, Act II Scene I. An AU season six Castle story.
Castle, M, English, Romance & Drama, chapters: 22, words: 89k+, favs: 934, follows: 1k+, updated: 2/1/2015 published: 1/23/2013, Rick C., Kate B.
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To All a Good Night
"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, T, English, Romance & Humor, words: 10k+, favs: 74, follows: 22, 1/12/2015, Rick C., Kate B.
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Dark of Night
"The heat of her mouth could wake him from the dead." Maybe not your typical post-ep for "Driven." (7x01) Thanks to Alex (caffinate-me) AND Joy (International08) for beta, but all blame falls to me for this one.
Castle, M, English, Romance & Angst, words: 759, favs: 50, follows: 46, 10/5/2014, Rick C., Kate B.
38Out of the Shadows
"Dark. If he could just see across the room…" "Fire. The car had been on fire." Immediate post-ep for 7x01 "Driven," written with caffinate-me (@aspen musing on twitter, aspenmusing on tumblr).
Castle, T, English, Romance & Angst, words: 1k+, favs: 39, follows: 57, 9/29/2014, Rick C., Kate B.