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444Worth Working For » by
ipreferwestside
Fresh off a summer spent healing from a near-fatal bullet wound, Kate Beckett meets a handsome man at a bar, and finds that one night can give her more than she bargained for. A meeting AU set in season 4, for Castle Ficathon 2024.
Castle, T, English, Romance & Drama, chapters: 27, words: 95k+, favs: 113, follows: 184, updated: 2/4 published: 7/2/2024, Rick C., Kate B.
72Something New » by
mysterymuse
A series of unrelated, "what if" scenarios—something new. Prompt #5: What if the "offsides" conversation between Castle and Demming in "Den of Thieves" goes differently?
Castle, T, English, Romance & Angst, chapters: 5, words: 16k+, favs: 49, follows: 64, updated: 8/2/2024 published: 5/16/2023, Rick C., Kate B.
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Perfect Words » by
Garrae
"The perfect words were simple. 'I love you.' If only blurting them out less than a month after meeting for the very first time wasn't needy, ridiculous, and a red flag for any relationship, ever." A S1 AU for the Castle Ficathon 2022.
Castle, T, English, Romance & Crime, chapters: 16, words: 55k+, favs: 65, follows: 85, updated: 8/14/2022 published: 7/10/2022, Rick C., Kate B.
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Breathless » by
lovelyja
"Kate, I think you have pneumonia," Lanie says calmly. "And it's time to go to the hospital." Set post 4x05, Eye of the Beholder.
Castle, K+, English, Hurt/Comfort & Romance, chapters: 17, words: 49k+, favs: 144, follows: 196, updated: 9/16/2021 published: 6/5/2021, Rick C., Kate B.
240If the Fates Allow » by
evitascarlett
A story from the Redemption/Tuesdays with Johanna Universe: Christmas was the hardest time of year for the Becketts but it was supposed to be different this year…this year there was McKenzie…but things don't always go as planned. Sometimes you have to let go…sometimes you have to move on…and sometimes you discover that Christmas is what you make it. Castle Winter Ficathon 2019
Castle, T, English, Drama & Family, chapters: 12, words: 95k+, favs: 31, follows: 58, updated: 12/25/2020 published: 11/22/2019, Rick C., Kate B., Jim B., Johanna B.
359A tale of two single parents » by
Julimay
To say Kate Beckett was surprised when she walked into the bullpen would have been the understatement of the year. She had to be dreaming. Because there was no way her daughter was sitting in the lap of her favorite author with another little girl, listening to him reading a children's book. An AU entry for Castle Winter Ficathon 2019
Castle, T, English, Romance & Family, chapters: 15, words: 57k+, favs: 174, follows: 372, updated: 5/10/2020 published: 11/23/2019
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Consequences (Hypotheticals Series--Season 2) » by
JohnQKole
Post Season 2. Beckett goes on vacation while Castle is writing in the Hamptons. Circumstances cross their paths and they end up spending some of that time together.
Castle, M, English, Romance, chapters: 13, words: 85k+, favs: 177, follows: 204, updated: 4/29/2019 published: 2/22/2019, [Kate B., Rick C.]
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What's In A Name » by
Garrae
Forgiveness isn't something you are only granted by others. Forgiveness is something that you also have to grant to yourself. An AU starting about six months earlier than canon did, and in part a Christmas story. Please see warning in Ch1. COMPLETE.
Castle, M, English, Angst & Romance, chapters: 216, words: 753k+, favs: 247, follows: 303, updated: 4/4/2017 published: 12/8/2015, Rick C., Kate B.
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Prompt and you shall receive » by
Paige Terner
This is not a continuous story, but a collection of Castle fics I've written from prompts. I am no longer accepting prompts. I've now marked this as complete. Thank you for all the prompts, for reading, and all the feedback. I hope y'all continue to enjoy these stories.
Castle, T, English, chapters: 500, words: 382k+, favs: 311, follows: 471, updated: 8/31/2016 published: 7/28/2013
2k+Kiss Me, Castle » by
Cora Clavia
I just escaped from possibly the most awkward date in the history of Earth, and I need to decompress. I brought ice cream. And wine. And cupcakes. 1x7, Home is Where the Heart Stops.
Castle, T, English, Romance, chapters: 59, words: 113k+, favs: 1k+, follows: 1k+, updated: 1/11/2016 published: 11/23/2011, Rick C., Kate B.
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The Price of Protection » by
Ilovetoread09
In order to pay off her family debts, Katherine Beckett volunteers to work at the royal castle. However, she gets more than she bargained for when she meets the prince. AU Thanks to Emma for the awesome cover art.
Castle, T, English, Romance & Drama, chapters: 33, words: 79k+, favs: 325, follows: 582, updated: 11/19/2015 published: 2/23/2013, Rick C., Kate B.
344Forbidden Planet » by
shadoweddawn
Castle and Beckett's Forbidden Planet evening. Post Law and Murder. Will become AU. Idea from castlefanficprompts on tumblr.
Castle, M, English, Drama & Romance, chapters: 34, words: 82k+, favs: 234, follows: 500, updated: 7/21/2015 published: 12/21/2013, Rick C., Kate B.
966Arranged » by
Cassie Bones
Based off text post on Tumblr. Castle and Beckett AU arranged marriage. In a society without true romantic love, Kate Beckett has been betrothed to a man she has never met since her birth. Now, it is the time for them to meet and start the year-long engagement before being bound forever. Can she go through with it? Will she learn to love him in a way that does not exist? Rated M
Castle, M, English, Romance & Drama, chapters: 53, words: 81k+, favs: 431, follows: 867, updated: 4/18/2015 published: 5/5/2013, Rick C., Kate B.
288Winning It All » by
KroganVanguard
Rick Castle thought nothing was going to top winning the Super Bowl. Then he drove into the back of Kate Beckett's car. An AU entry for the Castle Winter Hiatus Ficathon 2014.
Castle, M, English, Romance & Drama, chapters: 9, words: 23k+, favs: 139, follows: 458, updated: 4/6/2015 published: 12/11/2014, Rick C., Kate B.
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We can be who we are » by
Garrae
"How ironic that it should have been his books that had rescued her, when it had been he whose words had damned her in the first place." AU s1. Please read a/n at the beginning.
Castle, M, English, Angst & Romance, chapters: 43, words: 154k+, favs: 191, follows: 279, updated: 3/18/2015 published: 2/3/2015, Rick C., Kate B.
605Missed Moments » by
Cassie Bones
One "missed moment" from each and every episode of Castle. Moments that I think could have taken a slightly more M-rated route.
Castle, M, English, Romance & Drama, chapters: 46, words: 137k+, favs: 341, follows: 554, updated: 3/1/2015 published: 12/30/2012, Kate B., Rick C.
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No Sanctuary » by
bravevulnerability
'This isn't an adventure, it isn't fun. It's a nightmare. They're being hunted like foxes and there is no other option, no way to fight, to win. They can only run.' An AU twist on 6x22, Veritas. For Nadia.
Castle, T, English, Angst & Romance, chapters: 12, words: 24k+, favs: 231, follows: 266, updated: 2/13/2015 published: 1/18/2015, Rick C., Kate B.
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Rewound » by
Kate Christie
"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: 933, follows: 1k+, updated: 2/1/2015 published: 1/23/2013, Rick C., Kate B.
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Who Said Only Diamonds Were a Girl's Best Friend? » by
Ilovetoread09
4X13 AU where Royal chooses Kate. My entry for Castle Ficathon 2014.
Castle, T, English, Friendship & Romance, chapters: 4, words: 7k+, favs: 62, follows: 168, updated: 8/23/2014 published: 5/16/2014, Rick C., Kate B.
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The Nanny » by
Cassie Bones
Kate Beckett is the new nanny for Richard Castle's young daughter, trying to pay back loans and attending Community College as a way to build up credits for her entrance into the Police Academy. She takes the job as delightful Alexis's nanny thinking that it would just be that; a job. But she finds herself falling for her charge's father and finds his affections returned. AU
Castle, M, English, Romance & Humor, chapters: 105, words: 158k+, favs: 1k+, follows: 1k+, updated: 7/10/2014 published: 12/29/2012, Rick C., Kate B.