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178Whodunnit? » by
CheerfulChemist
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: 51, words: 69k+, favs: 28, follows: 46, updated: 30m published: 4/30, Rick C., Kate B., Javier E., Kevin R.
92All's Fair in Love and War » by
CastleVerseTales
[AU] Shortly after the events of "Countdown" and the missed opportunity of talking with Beckett, Rick heads home to take his mind off it, but receives a phone call from "an old friend" who needs some help, seeking a distraction, he agrees and is quickly dragged into a conspiracy he had been hoping to avoid and tries to survive while Kate desperately tries to save him.
Castle, T, English, Adventure & Romance, chapters: 13, words: 67k+, favs: 42, follows: 61, updated: 3h published: 4/26/2024, Rick C., Kate B.
98The Maturation of A Man Child » by
castlefan6
Author's Note: This is totally AU. It is the continuation of The Return of Rick Castle! By Lucendar, Last Updated in 2013, and requested by a Guest Reader to complete...What if Castle did not wait like a monk for Becket?. Heartbroken, Castle decides to let Kate fully pursue a relationship with Josh. See A/N Below
Castle, T, English, Angst & Hurt/Comfort, chapters: 15, words: 95k+, favs: 16, follows: 25, updated: 20h published: 5/24, Rick C., Kate B.
26Deception » by
Farmer847
It's open season for law enforcement personnel as a cunning killer seeks out meeting places and events to commit his terrible deed. Can Beckett and her team stop him before more innocent people die? Is Castle's hiatus from the department a death knell to the investigation? Is Gleason as genuinely interested in helping to solve this case as he claims to be?
Castle, T, English, Crime, chapters: 23, words: 19k+, favs: 10, follows: 13, updated: 6/17 published: 2/16, Rick C., Kate B., Javier E., Kevin R.
6Beneath the Valor » by
Bones007
Castle got the skills
Castle, K, English, Drama, chapters: 40, words: 42k+, favs: 11, follows: 10, updated: 5/31 published: 5/25
69Rise Up » by
sixsocksscienceclub
Beckett has just been shot (Knockout S3E24 and Rise S4E1). This is what transpires between the surgery, Castle being allowed in to visit, and at her recovery away from it all at the cabin.
Castle, T, English, Drama, chapters: 10, words: 35k+, favs: 30, follows: 56, updated: 5/23 published: 2/25/2024, Rick C., Kate B.
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Is It Too Late? » by
castlefan6
Author's Note: This is totally AU. It is the continuation of Krogan Vanguard's Abandoned Fic Three Years Later; chapters 1-16, now marked Prologue, all content in this section, is ALL HIS WORK. My Story starts with chapter one, then flashes back to his story, and finally ends with my ending to bring closure to this wonderful story.
Castle, T, English, chapters: 13, words: 62k+, favs: 16, follows: 25, updated: 5/21 published: 5/6, Rick C., Kate B.
21Finding Light In The Darkness » by
kgibson97315
On what would have been her first official Mother's Day celebration, Kate is gifted letters Castle wrote before and after their loss. Despite the nature of later chapter(s), this story will have a happy ending. PLEASE READ THE WARNING AT THE BEGINNING OF THE FIRST CHAPTER
Castle, T, English, Hurt/Comfort, chapters: 3, words: 10k+, favs: 9, follows: 21, updated: 5/16 published: 4/9, Rick C., Kate B.
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Hamptons Heat » by
lightchaser
Kate Beckett came to the Hamptons to get away from her job, not to solve a murder outside her jurisdiction—especially not with her favorite mystery writer as her partner. Season 5 AU.
Castle, K, English, Romance & Mystery, chapters: 11, words: 36k+, favs: 21, follows: 34, updated: 5/8 published: 4/14, [Kate B., Rick C.]
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Once In A Lifetime » by
castlefan6
Author's Note: This is totally AU. This is the continuation of Secrets Revealed, which should be read first. THIS IS BY REQUEST AND IS DEDICATED TO MY FRIEND SWORDWRITER. IT WILL NOT BE A CASKETT ENDING, BUT JORICK, Jordan, and Rick. NOTE: The Dates have been adjusted to make this story possible.
Castle, T, English, Romance & Family, chapters: 8, words: 27k+, favs: 11, follows: 13, updated: 5/3 published: 4/21, Rick C., Kate B., J. Shaw
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Papa Jack » by
CheerfulChemist
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: 59, updated: 4/29 published: 12/30/2024, Rick C.
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Secrets Revealed » by
castlefan6
Author's Note: This is totally AU. This is my attempt to complete another deserted FIC, which was last updated in 2018. All attempts to reach the writer have failed, SO this is a new story using that story arc. Espo is the GOOD guy and has a history with Castle. He wasn't friends with Demming, and KB did go away with TD for Memorial Day. Rick is in the Hamptons, ALONE—
Castle, T, English, chapters: 17, words: 60k+, favs: 23, follows: 39, updated: 4/17 published: 3/22, Rick C., Kate B., Javier E.
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: 123, words: 434k+, favs: 371, follows: 582, updated: 4/15 published: 3/5/2017, Kate B.
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Because I Love You » by
castlefan6
A/N: This is totally AU. Beckett and Castle have moved past the case of Kyle Jennings and the Zombies. This is my attempt to complete an FIC, which was last updated in 2012. All attempts to reach the writer have failed, SO this is a new story using that story arc. READ MY PROFILE NO COMIC BOOK INQUIRES OR YOU WILL BE BLOCKED
Castle, T, English, Romance & Hurt/Comfort, chapters: 12, words: 43k+, favs: 18, follows: 26, updated: 3/20 published: 3/2, Rick C., Kate B.
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Worth 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. COMPLETE
Castle, T, English, Romance & Drama, chapters: 28, words: 102k+, favs: 150, follows: 198, updated: 2/11 published: 7/2/2024, Rick C., Kate B.
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ALL IN THE GENES » by
castlefan6
This is the sequel to "Only Just Begun (from a READER'S PROMPT)." Please read that first. This picks up immediately after that story ends, and it will be a casket ending revealing some family secrets and events. It is a love story between Caskett and the next generations of castles and how they deal with their grandparents' history. The story is TOTALLY AU, DO NOT USE CANON
Castle, T, English, Family & Drama, chapters: 7, words: 24k+, favs: 16, follows: 19, updated: 2/5 published: 1/22, Rick C., Kate B.
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Only Just Begun » by
castlefan6
A/N: This is the sequel to "Trying To Forget." Please read that first. This picks up immediately after that story ends, and there will be a casket ending now after they have talked and talked well in a different manner. What happens? This will be a love story between Caskett that also deals with the consequences of actions, righting wrongs, and how some past history for each
Castle, T, English, Hurt/Comfort & Romance, chapters: 19, words: 68k+, favs: 22, follows: 24, updated: 1/3 published: 12/6/2024, Rick C., Kate B.
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Unexpected Appearance » by
CheerfulChemist
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: 43, follows: 52, updated: 12/28/2024 published: 10/10/2024, Rick C., Kate B.
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Where She Gets It From by
Raz64
Richard Castle always claimed he didn't know where Alexis's responsible nature came from. Kate Beckett finds out one night at the loft amongst love, laughter, and friends. (Set Late S4 - Post Linchpin)
Castle, K+, English, Romance, words: 4k+, favs: 19, follows: 12, 12/25/2024, Rick C., Kate B., Martha R.
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Desired Outcome by
0334KBC41319
Castle is safe, Beckett is reinstated…and they have her place all to themselves. What more could they possibly desire? A post-ep fic to 6x4: "Number One Fan."
Castle, T, English, Drama & Romance, words: 7k+, favs: 12, follows: 6, 12/17/2024, Rick C., Kate B.