327Bricoleur » by A Heart Wide Open
(Fr) - Someone who starts building something with no clear plan, adding bits here and there, cobbling together a whole while flying by the seat of their pants. Post Series Finale - A series of connected one-shots, of life in progress, the way we see it.Castle, M, English, Family & Romance, chapters: 38, words: 87k+, favs: 82, follows: 131, updated: 6/25/2023 published: 5/31/2017, Rick C., Kate B.
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Glow » by alwayswritewithcoffee
Rick Castle has six weeks to deliver a blockbuster manuscript or lose his book publisher. Fresh off a divorce and lacking both inspiration and Christmas cheer, he agrees to spend the holiday away from the city. Evergreen, Vermont, and its police chief, however, were not part of the plan...Castle, T, English, Romance & Friendship, chapters: 12, words: 90k+, favs: 130, follows: 178, updated: 2/1/2022 published: 12/2/2021, Rick C., Kate B.
1k+With A Twist » by Veronica Lake
A collection of unrelated one-shots exploring various 'what if' scenarios. #25: What if… Castle and Beckett hooked up at Ryan & Jenny's wedding?Castle, T, English, Friendship & Romance, chapters: 25, words: 79k+, favs: 291, follows: 400, updated: 6/22/2020 published: 4/4/2018, Rick C., Kate B.
684Before the world fell at our feet » by liviafan1
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.Castle, T, English, Drama, chapters: 17, words: 38k+, favs: 231, follows: 516, updated: 4/6/2019 published: 2/18/2016, Rick C., Kate B.
1k+Slow Burn » by Liv Wilder
Nothing else exists in this world after Kate Beckett utters the words, "Castle, if we were getting married " with that open, adult look in her eye. AU set during 4x11: "Til Death Do Us Part"Castle, M, English, Romance & Humor, chapters: 22, words: 66k+, favs: 369, follows: 528, updated: 2/18/2019 published: 5/2/2018, Rick C., Kate B.
327 Just Like Fiction » by mysterymuse
When Kate Beckett sublets a new apartment, the last thing she expects is to meet Richard Castle's spirit. Based on the film "Just Like Heaven."Castle, T, English, Romance & Supernatural, chapters: 12, words: 51k+, favs: 164, follows: 243, updated: 11/13/2018 published: 6/12/2017, Rick C., Kate B.
124One Way or Another » by SoulCaptain92
She's fidgeting. She knows she's fidgeting, but she can't help it. He probably doesn't remember her.Castle, T, English, Romance, chapters: 6, words: 13k+, favs: 91, follows: 258, updated: 8/10/2018 published: 1/27/2018, Rick C., Kate B.
86 Confessions by Veronica Lake
He put together a fundraiser in honor of her mother because he loves her, and she's been working so hard in therapy to get to the point where she can wholly love him back. She's not quite sure she's ready to say the words, but she knows she's ready to show him. One-shot.Castle, T, English, Friendship & Romance, words: 4k+, favs: 155, follows: 47, 7/12/2018, Rick C., Kate B.
80Growing up » by Dev Castle
What happens if Castle does the one thing everyone tells him to do, Grow Up. An AU after '47 seconds'.Castle, M, English, Drama & Romance, chapters: 9, words: 16k+, favs: 92, follows: 188, updated: 7/11/2018 published: 6/19/2018, Rick C., Kate B., OC
39 When Sci-Fi's Ladies Meet by Cora Clavia
Kate Beckett seeks advice from some luminaries. Caskett, oneshot.Castle, K, English, Romance, words: 2k+, favs: 31, follows: 13, 4/14/2018, Kate B.
837 Reaching » by PossumSoul
(S3 AU) "Brattleboro, Vermont?" Beckett asks. "Yes, ma'am. I'm calling because you're listed as the emergency contact for a Richard Castle. I'm afraid we have some bad news." *COMPLETE*Castle, T, English, Romance & Tragedy, chapters: 24, words: 77k+, favs: 329, follows: 348, updated: 4/4/2018 published: 3/4/2018, Rick C., Kate B., Alexis C., Martha R.
179 What Is Supposed to Be » by bingblot
"Because he's supposed to be..." In love with her. Wait, had she said that out loud? An AU fix-it for 4x5 "Eye of the Beholder."Castle, T, English, Romance & Friendship, chapters: 6, words: 28k+, favs: 160, follows: 205, updated: 4/3/2018 published: 2/22/2018, Rick C., Kate B.
792 The Book Was Not For Sale » by Garrae
He only needs to keep seeing her. To listen to her stories. He doesn't need to tell her about his missing book, because if he can only hear her brisk, uptown tones then the story is going to be there. He only needs to keep her near. AU, shortly before 1.1Castle, T, English, Romance, chapters: 16, words: 52k+, favs: 164, follows: 226, updated: 3/18/2018 published: 2/11/2018, Rick C., Kate B.
74 With Fragile Hearts by Veronica Lake
It's new and tentative, this thing between them – sharing beds and lives and progressively larger pieces of their hearts. A different take on the events of 3x22 through 4x01. One-shot.Castle, T, English, Drama & Romance, words: 6k+, favs: 128, follows: 36, 2/28/2018, Rick C., Kate B.
195 A Whole New Light » by PossumSoul
She jumped in, ready never to look back. She just lost everything she's supposed to care about, but she only cares about her partner. And now, she's ready for the relationship she's truly wanted. (Immediately post-Always AU) *COMPLETE*Castle, M, English, Romance & Drama, chapters: 16, words: 47k+, favs: 151, follows: 226, updated: 2/27/2018 published: 11/2/2015, [Rick C., Kate B.]
132 Becoming Us » by bingblot
"So, I was thinking, I'm still kinda wired, don't really want to go home yet. Want to go somewhere, grab a drink, decompress?" AU for the end of "Countdown."Castle, K+, English, Romance & Angst, chapters: 4, words: 13k+, favs: 151, follows: 204, updated: 2/13/2018 published: 1/25/2018, Rick C., Kate B.
539 smoke rings in the dark » by liviafan1
Castle's a wreck after the shooting, struggling with his feelings for Kate while navigating her months-long lack of communication. He reluctantly enters therapy at his daughter's request and starts to put the pieces together - until he bumps into Kate at a coffee shop. Reeling with betrayal, he puts their partnership on hold. Canon until Post-Knockout. COMPLETE.Castle, T, English, Angst & Romance, chapters: 18, words: 29k+, favs: 294, follows: 534, updated: 1/20/2018 published: 8/26/2013, Rick C., Kate B.
185 To Have and To Be » by ShutUpAndPull
A Castle Ficathon Winter 2017 entry. I borrowed most of the bones of this piece from a prompt (too lengthy to include here), with thanks: Set following events of late season 4, Kate and Rick are no longer partners. In fact, Kate hasn't heard from him in months, but that doesn't mean she's ready to let go…if his heart is still open to her, that is.Castle, T, English, Drama & Romance, chapters: 7, words: 30k+, favs: 133, follows: 221, updated: 1/2/2018 published: 12/1/2017, Rick C., Kate B., Martha R., Javier E.
444 In the Spirit » by bravevulnerability
A series of Christmas themed one shots, each a glimpse into a minimum of ten previously written stories.Castle, T, English, Romance & Drama, chapters: 12, words: 47k+, favs: 134, follows: 130, updated: 12/24/2017 published: 12/14/2017, Rick C., Kate B.
164 No More Departures » by bravevulnerability
'She tortures herself on the walk through the airport, wonders how he's spending his Thanksgiving this year.' AU set post 5x24, 'Watershed'. Two shot for Thanksgiving.Castle, T, English, Romance & Angst, chapters: 2, words: 7k+, favs: 203, follows: 149, updated: 11/23/2017 published: 11/22/2017, Rick C., Kate B.