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99Whodunnit? »
TV's hottest show is shot in New York and based on Richard Castle's Derrick Storm novels. Castle objects to the way the writers are portraying Storm. That makes him an early suspect in the murder of one of the show's writers. Kate Beckett, a Castle fan, is the primary detective on the case.Castle, M, English, Crime & Romance, chapters: 24, words: 33k+, favs: 23, follows: 37, updated: 15h published: 4/30, Rick C., Kate B., Javier E., Kevin R.
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Fix It »
John Nolan and Bailey have had a huge fight over her using a phone from Molvado to stay in contact with him. They're both heartbroken, and Bailey begged John to find a way to fix the situation. This story is about John's plan to do just that. Art by Artifex Prime.Rookie, T, English, Hurt/Comfort & Crime, chapters: 13, words: 17k+, favs: 5, follows: 9, updated: 5/12 published: 2/17, J. Nolan, Bailey N., Celina J.
463 Papa Jack »
When Martha rejects her newborn son, his father, Jackson Hunt, decides to resign from his work as an intelligence asset to raise the child.Castle, M, English, Family, chapters: 121, words: 161k+, favs: 46, follows: 58, updated: 4/29 published: 12/30/2024, Rick C.
4 Nolan's Journal »
This story begins after John and Bailey return from their honeymoon. Nervous at night while Bailey is on shift, John decides to journal his thoughts.Rookie, M, English, Romance & Crime, chapters: 44, words: 57k+, favs: 16, follows: 18, updated: 1/4 published: 3/9/2024, J. Nolan, L. Chen, T. Bradford, Bailey N.
303 Unexpected Appearance »
Castle calls for Agent Gray to check whether a murder victim was working for the CIA. Hunt appears instead and will be the CIA agent assigned to keep tabs on Castle.Castle, M, English, Crime & Family, chapters: 81, words: 109k+, favs: 42, follows: 51, updated: 12/28/2024 published: 10/10/2024, Rick C., Kate B.
323 Now What? »
After Castle defuses the dirty bomb in "Countdown," His hug with Beckett turns into a kiss. He wants Kate to realize that their relationship should deepen, but since Josh canceled his Haiti trip, she wants to give her relationship with him a chance.Castle, M, English, Romance & Crime, chapters: 59, words: 79k+, favs: 44, follows: 60, updated: 10/9/2024 published: 8/12/2024, Rick C., Kate B., Martha R., Josh D.
417 Finding the Fit »
Martha Rodgers gives her newborn son up for adoption. Unfortunately, the adoption is tragically short-lived, and he ends up in a children's home. His mysterious father makes no contact but enables him to go to college and pursue his passion since early childhood—writing.Castle, M, English, Crime & Romance, chapters: 110, words: 146k+, favs: 72, follows: 90, updated: 8/11/2024 published: 4/24/2024, Rick C., Kate B., Martha R., Lanie P.
639 Amazing »
This AU story begins at the point in "Knockdown" when Rick and Kate are trying to figure out how to go after Lockwood without getting Ryan and Esposito killed. Castle's kiss shocks Kate into a realization.Castle, M, English, Romance & Crime, chapters: 140, words: 190k+, favs: 72, follows: 93, updated: 4/23/2024 published: 12/6/2023, Rick C., Kate B., Javier E., Kevin R.
14 From Down Here »
This is a "The Rookie" story told from the viewpoint of Tim Bradford's dog, Kojo. You'll see Tim, Lucy, Nolan, Genny, and others through Kojo's eyes. So how does the dog feel about Chenford?Rookie, T, English, Friendship & Crime, chapters: 37, words: 49k+, favs: 38, follows: 36, updated: 2/17/2024 published: 6/10/2023, J. Nolan, L. Chen, T. Bradford, Gennifer B.
358 Kate Beckett, Investigator »
This story is a continuation of "Confession." Kate and Rick are married. Kate works for her father as an investigator into corporate malfeasance. Martha is living with her boyfriend Rafael. The opening, with some modifications, is based on NYC history.Castle, T, English, Crime & Romance, chapters: 59, words: 77k+, favs: 44, follows: 57, updated: 12/5/2023 published: 10/8/2023, Rick C., Kate B., Jim B.
424 Confession »
This is an AU story taking place sometime after Sucker Punch when Kate has already renewed her investigation into her mother's death. Castle is driven to admit his feelings earlier than in canon. The cover art is by Artifex Prime.Castle, M, English, Crime & Romance, chapters: 74, words: 98k+, favs: 81, follows: 90, updated: 10/7/2023 published: 7/26/2023, Rick C., Kate B., Roy M.
956 Shared Obsession »
Detective Beckett questions Castle about the 'Flowers for her Grave' murder and discovers he's not high on the NYPD. Still, he wants to be involved with the department. She's not the only one touched by an unsolved homicide.Castle, M, English, Crime & Romance, chapters: 202, words: 291k+, favs: 91, follows: 107, updated: 7/25/2023 published: 1/5/2023, Rick C., Kate B., Alexis C., Roy M.
39 This Time? »
Lucy is assigned to work on a UC task force and is no longer under Tim's command. She can now date him without either of them breaking regs, but there will be other complications.Rookie, M, English, Crime & Romance, chapters: 24, words: 33k+, favs: 38, follows: 35, updated: 6/3/2023 published: 12/24/2022, J. Nolan, L. Chen, T. Bradford, W. Grey
498 For the People »
This story is in the same AU as Under and Over. Kate is now a prosecutor, Rick is an award-winning author of books exposing the criminal history of well-known figures including Bracken. The story starts with DA Gidon Shapiro and ADA Kate Beckett prosecuting a rich and powerful politician for rape.Castle, M, English, Crime & Romance, chapters: 115, words: 157k+, favs: 58, follows: 78, updated: 1/4/2023 published: 9/12/2022, Rick C., Kate B.
25Cleaning Up »
This story begins after Episode 1 Season 5. Lucy, feeling guilty about her feelings for Tim when she's supposed to be with Chris, wants to nurse Chris back to health after Rosalind leaves him bleeding. John wants to use Rosalind's fascination with him to help detectives figure out her new web of dupes. He also wants to be a training officer.Rookie, M, English, Crime & Romance, chapters: 12, words: 16k+, favs: 19, follows: 25, updated: 12/17/2022 published: 10/2/2022, J. Nolan, L. Chen
32 Picking Up the Pieces »
This is an AU story. Nolan suffers a loss. Tim tells Lucy some hard truths. Everyone has to find a way to cope. The cover art is by Artifex Prime.Rookie, M, English, Hurt/Comfort & Crime, chapters: 17, words: 23k+, favs: 24, follows: 21, updated: 9/25/2022 published: 6/5/2022, J. Nolan, L. Chen, T. Bradford, H. Nolan
432 Under and Over »
This story begins just before the kiss in Knockdown. Only in this version, Rick admits his feelings for Kate and she is forced to respond.Castle, M, English, Romance & Crime, chapters: 106, words: 142k+, favs: 100, follows: 112, updated: 9/11/2022 published: 5/29/2022, Rick C., Kate B., Jim B.
83 Fallout »
It's a brand new season of The Rookie, and this story comes in right after the season 4 premiere. It includes SPOILERS for that episode. This tale is not in the same alternate universe as Recovery. It poses two questions: what can Wesley do about the wrenching deal he made and how will Nolan move forward on the job and with Bailey.Rookie, M, English, Crime & Romance, chapters: 35, words: 47k+, favs: 23, follows: 23, updated: 5/29/2022 published: 10/3/2021, J. Nolan, A. Lopez, W. Evers
456 The Other Path »
Kate decides that she can make more of a contribution as a detective than as a captain. Gates doesn't like that and blames it on Castle. A murder pulls Kate into a much larger investigation.Castle, M, English, Crime & Romance, chapters: 99, words: 132k+, favs: 53, follows: 65, updated: 5/28/2022 published: 2/19/2022, Rick C., Kate B., V. Gates
549 Moment in Time Part 3 »
This is a collection of stories in which I take each episode from Season 8 and change something - hopefully for the better. So they may diverge quite a bit from canon.Castle, M, English, Suspense & Romance, chapters: 128, words: 178k+, favs: 35, follows: 37, updated: 2/18/2022 published: 10/14/2021, Rick C., Kate B., Alexis C., Hayley S.