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24Unexpected 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: 5, words: 6k+, favs: 17, follows: 25, updated: 21h published: 10/10, Rick C., Kate B.
3Nolan'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: 32, words: 41k+, favs: 10, follows: 16, updated: 10/12 published: 3/9, J. Nolan, L. Chen, T. Bradford, Bailey N.
313
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: 33, follows: 52, updated: 10/9 published: 8/12, 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: 67, follows: 88, updated: 8/11 published: 4/24, 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: 66, follows: 89, updated: 4/23 published: 12/6/2023, Rick C., Kate B., Javier E., Kevin R.
13 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: 32, follows: 33, updated: 2/17 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: 45, follows: 57, updated: 12/5/2023 published: 10/8/2023, Rick C., Kate B., Jim B.
422 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: 75, follows: 88, updated: 10/7/2023 published: 7/26/2023, Rick C., Kate B., Roy M.
955 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: 86, follows: 101, 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: 30, follows: 27, updated: 6/3/2023 published: 12/24/2022, J. Nolan, L. Chen, T. Bradford, W. Grey
493 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: 55, follows: 76, 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: 15, follows: 21, 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: 17, follows: 17, 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: 97, follows: 110, 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: 20, follows: 20, 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: 51, follows: 64, 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.
350 The Children's Corner »
This story picks up from "You're Kidding Me!" Rick and Kate are coping with the newborn twins. And even though Kate's on maternity leave, mysteries pop up. The tale will have no shortage of murder and mayhem. With his new stake in Black Pawn, Rick is also dealing with his writing commitments. A character introduced in "California Dreaming' will be part of Rick's solution.Castle, M, English, Family & Mystery, chapters: 57, words: 77k+, favs: 44, follows: 48, updated: 10/13/2021 published: 8/18/2021, Rick C., Kate B.
98 Recovery »
This story picks up at the end of Episode 1, Season 3. You'll find a further explanation about where some things came from in my author's notes. Nolan is trying to figure out how to put his life back together - with a new awareness of what's been screwed up. The cover image is by Artifex PrimeRookie, M, English, Crime & Hurt/Comfort, chapters: 38, words: 53k+, favs: 35, follows: 34, updated: 9/26/2021 published: 1/11/2021, J. Nolan
282 You're Kidding Me! »
This story continues in the same AU as Couples, California Dreaming, etc. Rick has a bit more freedom as Lily starts preschool and begins working more with Kate. And then...Castle, M, English, Family & Crime, chapters: 45, words: 61k+, favs: 39, follows: 54, updated: 8/17/2021 published: 7/4/2021, Rick C., Kate B., Javier E., Kevin R.