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692Most Wanted » by
Ephemeral Lunatic
AU. On January 9th, 1999, Castle saves Johanna Beckett from being murdered. His act of bravery sparks a complicated love with her daughter, and a totally different life and career path for Kate Beckett. Because although Johanna lived, someone out there still wants her dead, and as the years go by, Kate Beckett and Richard Castle are determined to find out who.
Castle, T, English, Romance & Drama, chapters: 22, words: 74k+, favs: 531, follows: 983, updated: 11/19/2024 published: 3/8/2013, Kate B., Rick C.
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There's Always A Story » by
Lord of Kavaka
"There's always a story, always a chain of events that makes everything make sense." A collection of unrelated one shots, ficlets, and/or drabbles.
Castle, T, English, Romance, chapters: 20, words: 22k+, favs: 148, follows: 231, updated: 10/19/2024 published: 10/25/2014, Rick C., Kate B.
126SINS OF THE MOTHER II » by
Swordwriter
22 years after a shipboard romance Castle finds out that he has a son that he never knew about. will this knowledge derail the romance between Rick and Kate's son and the adopted sister of the previously unknown son or will Jim Rogers and Fallon Reynolds persevere. Set in the Wings of Fury universe.
Castle, M, English, Drama & Romance, chapters: 10, words: 34k+, favs: 29, follows: 33, updated: 5/14/2023 published: 9/22/2015
102The Shield Wall » by
Swordwriter
A very AU tale set in 5th century Britain. Richardus Castellum (Richard Castle) leads a war band against petty tyrants, Saxons, bandits, marauders and raiders. A distant cousin of Arthur Pendragon he is sometimes an ally and sometimes a rival though not an enemy. A blend of history and fantasy. No magic, dragons, vampires or werewolves.
Castle, M, English, Adventure & Romance, chapters: 11, words: 28k+, favs: 21, follows: 31, updated: 3/31/2023 published: 8/19/2015
1k+The Secret Life of Castle and Beckett » by
AleciaB
AU – return to the pilot episode. Imagine they did go to dinner to debrief and then kept their personal life a secret.
Castle, M, English, Romance, chapters: 122, words: 432k+, favs: 364, follows: 575, updated: 1/28/2023 published: 3/5/2017, Kate B.
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As The Story Goes » by
Trinity Everett
A collection of Caskett drabbles, ficlets, and one-shots based on prompts. Today's offering: Like Yourself: Castle helps his pregnant wife feel a little more like herself. Rated K . (Ficlet Collection has been marked complete on 5/10/23. All new prompt responses and ficlets will be posted separately.)
Castle, M, English, Romance & Drama, chapters: 47, words: 70k+, favs: 211, follows: 326, updated: 11/25/2022 published: 8/30/2014, Rick C., Kate B.
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Then Came Love » by
bingblot
Kate had never planned to see him again but now, she would have to see him. She had to see Castle, for the first time in weeks, and talk to him. Starting in the summer before S2 and then going AU from there.
Castle, T, English, Romance & Friendship, chapters: 61, words: 339k+, favs: 268, follows: 382, updated: 11/4/2022 published: 6/25/2021
641TALES FROM THE CITADEL » by
Swordwriter
First in a series of one shots. Beckett and Castle join with a team from the 14th. precinct to investigate a serial rapist-murderer. The female detective shows an interest in Castle and Beckett's green-eyed monster comes out to play.
Castle, M, English, Drama & Romance, chapters: 45, words: 149k+, favs: 82, follows: 112, updated: 10/18/2022 published: 10/19/2014
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I Can't Hear You » by
Perspex13
A creepy case in the autumn following Beckett's return to the precinct exposes secrets within the Homicide team. An AU story for a Castle Halloween Bash Entry.
Castle, T, English, Suspense, chapters: 13, words: 47k+, favs: 69, follows: 142, updated: 6/22/2022 published: 10/1/2018, Rick C., Kate B., Javier E., Kevin R.
238BHE » by
wendykw
A fluffy fic that was inspired by a memory of mine.
Castle, T, English, Family & Romance, chapters: 15, words: 29k+, favs: 72, follows: 128, updated: 5/31/2022 published: 11/10/2016, [Kate B., Rick C.]
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The Fugitive » by
Cora Clavia
AU. "Your fugitive's name is Mr. Richard Castle."
Castle, T, English, Drama & Romance, chapters: 13, words: 18k+, favs: 235, follows: 270, updated: 4/2/2022 published: 1/7/2015, Rick C., Kate B.
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Cage Match » by
muppet47
"If you don't stop laughing I'm putting the gag back on." Kate's going to kill Castle. Early season 3.Written for #CastleFanficMonday.
Castle, T, English, Humor & Romance, chapters: 2, words: 6k+, favs: 68, follows: 142, updated: 2/9/2022 published: 3/14/2016
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The Twelve Gifts of Christmas » by
skygirl55
With Castle out of commission due to an injury, Kate decides to do something extra special for him. It is, after all, the holiday season. Set Mid-Season 4. Entry for #CastleFicathonWinter2021
Castle, T, English, Romance & Humor, chapters: 7, words: 18k+, favs: 69, follows: 99, updated: 12/19/2021 published: 12/4/2021, [Kate B., Rick C.]
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Realm of the Faery » by
Swordwriter
Summary: Set in season three just after the freezer/bomb incidents. Kate takes a two week vacation with Josh. She realizes that there's no future with Josh and breaks up with him. When she gets back, Castle is nowhere to be found. Will she, can she get him back? Sort of a mix of Brigadoon, Outlander and once upon a time.
Castle, M, English, Fantasy & Adventure, chapters: 17, words: 57k+, favs: 64, follows: 104, updated: 7/3/2021 published: 4/19/2016
942Cheek to Cheek » by
Kate Christie
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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Past Tense » by
mysterymuse
In the aftermath of an earthquake during an elevator ride, Castle and Beckett suddenly find themselves in the year 1977. Post-Season 2 AU. Part 1 in "Tense" Trilogy.
Castle, T, English, Romance & Sci-Fi, chapters: 10, words: 23k+, favs: 95, follows: 176, updated: 3/28/2021 published: 6/25/2019, Rick C., Kate B.
585Will of the Wisp » by
PossumSoul
(Pre-Caskett total AU) A job. That's all it was supposed to be. Something to pass the time and help pay the bills. Waitressing at The Old Haunt, a nice quiet bar, seemed easy enough, at least until enrollment at the Academy started. She wasn't supposed to meet anyone that special. Why did she have to meet him?
Castle, T, English, Romance & Friendship, chapters: 22, words: 78k+, favs: 146, follows: 318, updated: 3/6/2021 published: 11/19/2017, [Rick C., Kate B.]
576Fate's Bullet » by
Castle of Serenity
Set mid-season 3 shortly after Poof! You're Dead. Castle is shot while chasing down a suspect, causing Beckett to reveal her feelings for him as he bleeds out in front of her. What happens when Castle remembers her confession?
Castle, T, English, chapters: 79, words: 104k+, favs: 240, follows: 539, updated: 9/28/2020 published: 3/7/2015, Rick C., Kate B.
427Dragoons » by
Swordwriter
Colonel Richard Rogers is commanding an infantry regiment in the Old West.
Castle, M, English, chapters: 12, words: 47k+, favs: 25, follows: 38, updated: 9/8/2020 published: 5/3/2019, Rick C., Kate B.
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A Murder Close to Home » by
Where's Beckett
number 11 in the "A Murder In... "Series. I should have started the story with these statements . I did not invent these characters. A very wonderful couple did. thank you Milmar. But I can send them where I want them to be. There is always a new murder mystery to interrupt these two's fun. This one is too close to home for them.
Castle, K+, English, Mystery & Romance, chapters: 16, words: 28k+, favs: 38, follows: 61, updated: 8/2/2020 published: 5/8/2019, Rick C., Kate B., Javier E., Kevin R.