Routledge Companion To Gender And Science

“A surprise?” The Prince scoffed. “And if I had died out there? You would have let me die as a prince who never knew his daughter existed.” Her smile didn’t falter. “I’m grateful you didn’t. So, my surprise still worked. And more than that, I suppose I got a surprise too… about your new arranged marriage, Your Grace.” Her nails pressed into her palms through the crumpled fabric of the handkerchief. She wouldn’t let herself crumble. Not now. Not after everything. She vowed to hold her composure—as the lady of the castle, the Marchioness of Ravenswood. === Duty over Desire. That was the mindset Elara Damaryon had set for herself when she accepted the marriage offer from the Prince who lived in the shadows of Valloria Kingdom. Coming from a disgraced baron’s family, Elara dedicated herself to becoming a worthy wife and the respected lady of Ravenswood Castle for the past four years. She worked tirelessly to remain devoted to the Prince, even though they had shared only one passionate night before he left for a war that would last four long years. After the long, gruelling battle, the Prince’s return as a hero turned into agony for Elara when he was bound by Royal Decree to enter an alliance marriage with a warrior princess. Vain would be an understatement for the disdain she felt. She refused to shatter into the broken mirror of her former self. In a kingdom where fate is whispered through ancient spells and the Moon Goddess watches in silence, Elara, once certain the goddess had forsaken her, must uncover the blessing veiled beneath her suffering. What she once saw as duty has become an undeniable desire. She must protect her legacy—not just as a mother, but as a woman who’s discovering more about her own power. Will she uphold her duty to protect what matters most, or will her desire awaken a force she never dared to dream of—perhaps, love? === [WARNING MATURE CONTENT 18+] WebNovel Spirity Awards 2025 Entry

Sold by her father, Bella short for Arabella, was forced to live a life as a slave that would entertain the guests of the castle. The job of slaves were merely to be humiliated and to have as feast once they became a boring creature toward the guests. Arabella with her fierce attitude had only caused more trouble than good, although that helped her from being feasted by the vampires until her body dried up, the vampires also enjoy in harming her, toying with her, hoping to see that one day she would break. However she had caught the wrong attention by those crimson gaze, eventually being the toy of the one and only Mad Crown Prince of Versailles. Eventually this interest only cause her to be more tangled by the twisted and thorny battle for the Throne. Will eventually Bella concede and accept the Mad crown prince? Or will she finally succeed in running away from his grasp. Why her? *** excerpt*** Arabella felt her wrists stung as the shackle around her wrist jingled from the sudden pull. She then met with the icy red eyes that brood down upon her appearance, drinking into every inch of her figure as if he was studying her, even to how those breaths escaped her lips. "I thought we had bonded over the days we have spent together, Bella," he sang, his bright scarlet eyes betraying the singing tone he had used as it had grown so dark and filled with anger. "Yet you left so quickly as soon as I opened the castle gate." Bella gritted her teeth, her eyes glaring at him as she defiantly shook his hand off her face, "I can remind you if you have forgotten it, Your Majesty, I am kept here against my wish." Cassius' smile faded as he stared at her. The sudden pin-drop silence filled her nerves with tension as she found his smileless face the most terrifying sight. She had always known his fearsome side however, it felt scarier tonight. Bella tried to endure how loud her heart had raced against her chest, gathering her breaths together even though it remained shallow in his presence. "So cold," he muttered, his tone trying to tease her, but she could see the raw anger crossing his eyes. "You cannot run from me. Not after what we've done. Not after what you promised." Her heart faltered. She wasn't supposed to stay in this castle; she knew that the royal palace was filled with those vampire monsters who would kill for their desire, simply to have fun. She knew she should never give her heart to any of these monsters, and she had once believed she would never. But that was until Cassius came. She had made that promise because her heart had betrayed her, and she wished that she had never uttered that promise. Promises she had made to him on the call of love. Yet deep within her, a part of her still crave for him. "You're not the first one I have broken my promises with," she gritted her teeth and looked up at him, "I broke my promise the way you broke yours first, isn't it fair?" "Fair? Then was everything a lie, Arabella?" he murmured, his hands cupping her face, forcing her to meet his eyes. "You were mine the moment you entered my castle. And you will be mine until the very end." She gulped as his eyes shone underneath the moonlight, his gaze unforgiving over her, exposing his wild hunger. Her breath caught, her pulse quickening. "A human and a vampire should have never stayed together. They were all right." "I don't care," he spoke through his clenched jaw. "You're going to remain here by my side forever."

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[BL] Zak, a 22-year-old college student who loved reading fantasy fiction, had a particular favorite novel: "Destiny awaits you." Its mind-bending twists and heart-wrenching ending left him angry, seeking the author for answers. As he closed the book, his heart throbbed, plunging him into darkness. The next moment he opened his eyes, he was greeted by an unfamiliar surrounding, along with an unfamiliar body. He already had a feeling he knew what was happening but he had to run to a mirror and confirm, and when he did, his worst fear came to life. "This...is not my body." He had transgressed into someone else's life, and it wasn’t even anyone important, but a mere side character who dies at the second chapter of the novel!

Eria, peviously a man, was reincarnated into another world as a gorgeous and bountiful elf woman. In her very first adventure, she managed to get the affection of a certain noble, who proceeded to pursuade her into giving up her chastity. Having tasted the pleasures of being a woman, she starts to seek for more. Now, almost a century later, another noble appeared in front of her. Thus, a new perverted journey starts. Disclaimer: Not for all audiences, it's R18

In a world overtaken by a global anarchist group called “Order of the Abyss”, 13-year old Noho Hocho and her companions must figure out the mystery of the organization, facing challenges and solving mysteries along the way.

A man was on his way home with his friend when suddenly, he spotted a catgirl cosplayer who made his heart skip a beat. She was so beautiful and elegant that he fell in love at first sight. But something felt off—he couldn’t recall seeing her in any anime, manga, or games he had ever come across. Confused, he asked his friend standing next to him. To his shock, his friend’s response sent chills down his spine: "Huh? What catgirl? What are you talking about?" Suddenly, a truck came barreling toward the girl. Without thinking, the man rushed to save her. In the end, both were hit by the truck. Now, the man finds himself reincarnated in another world—in the body of the very catgirl he had seen. But... who is this girl? How is she related to the dungeons that keep popping up in the new world? Read to find out. ---------------------------------- Warning: - This story is gender-bender and yuri, meaning girls having sexual relationships with each other (MC and FL). There are also vividly described sex scenes that may not be suitable for everyone. - The overall tone is mostly cute, but some chapters can get really, really dark. - Slow burn. It will take time until the girls hit the dungeons. Join Discord: https://discord.gg/x3tvS2b4

Moon Goddess fated me to mate my uncle, Ray. However, I rejected him a night after I made love to him. Unfortunately—or maybe, fortunately, Ray watched me almost every day without me knowing. I thought I had to move on and fall in love with someone new. I got him—Lexius, the mysterious man who was my lecturer. He made me crazy for him, as he was crazy over me, too. We fell in love. Wildly. Damn! I thought I had fallen in love with two men and they were my mates.

The Synders and Thornes had always been the closest of friends. So when Kyra Thorne and James Synders both lost their parents in an accident, twenty-year-old James swore to protect ten-year-old Kyra as though he were her uncle. Twelve years later, Kyra had not only blossomed into a beautiful woman, but she also could no longer ignore the feelings she’d developed for James at nineteen. After three years of struggling to suppress them, she was finally ready to confess. However, what Kyra didn’t know was that James had long discovered her feelings—and had devised the cruelest way to reject her. But, what happened when James unintentionally crossed a line? One thing was certain: Kyra Thorne always got even, even if it meant destroying them both.

a sci-fi, fantasy where twins are outlawed, yet a set have grown up and reached adulthood. Trained to survive by any means necessary they'll now have to earn their keep by working as assassins.

Henry Esprit and Andrea Leno are a new couple in their Junior year of high school, however they both have their own hidden sides. Henry come from a clan of exorcists, specializing in exorcising evil spirits and other spiritual beings. Andrea comes from a family of demon slayers, who specialize in killing and sealing demons. This is a story of Henry and Andrea who seek to advance their lives and relationship while hiding their secrets and protecting each other.

I've always been in the shadows, quiet, saving others to meet the expectations of others. I like to keep my distance from the world, resigned to the quiet ache of loneliness. That is, until I meet certain person, a mature and independent person who I' think I've always admired. My unlikely friendship begins to blossom, but as they grow closer, I was faced with a realization: can I continue to save others without hurting them?

Selena Sinclair has a rare gift an unshakable photographic memory that captures every moment of her past in perfect detail. But this gift feels more like a curse, as it forces her to relive painful memories of a broken childhood and failed relationships. Haunted by the past and unable to trust love, she struggles to move forward. Selena also has the ability to see the future. In her life journey filled with pain, Selena meets her twin flame. How will Selena's journey with her twin flame unfold? follow for more..

In a world where women outnumber men, Jin Hae-sol is transported to the planet Rakote, where gender norms are reversed and men are rare. Once an ordinary office worker, Jin is given a handsome appearance and youthful body by a mysterious entity named Pony. His mission is to become an idol and help repopulate the planet, which is facing extinction due to the severe lack of men. Hae-sol journey to stardom begins when he wakes up in a hotel room with the director of Honey Entertainment, a powerful figure who can secure his place in the idol world. As he navigates the pressures of fame and competition, Hae-sol faces the challenges of being a rare male in a female-dominated society and the moral dilemmas that come with his new status. • I didn't write this novel; I'm just translating it

[WARNING: MATURE CONTENT] "My Winky is Gone?!" Su Yan exclaimed inwardly, grappling with the reality of his changed body. He was no longer the person he once was. Now he had reincarnated into a different world and inhabited the body of a woman whose name was Su Mu. In the blink of an eye, Su Yang's world turned to darkness as a truck staggered towards him, bringing an abrupt end to his life. To Su Yang's surprise, instead of an eternal void, He awakened in an unfamiliar room. As Su Yang stumbled to his feet, He couldn't help but notice the silver strands cascading down his reflection in the mirror—a stark contrast to the familiarity of his former self. A sense of bewilderment filled the air as he took in the surroundings, realizing that this was not the world Su Yang once knew. It wasn't just the change in scenery that caught his attention; it was his huge breasts, beneath the surface of the pink nightgown with a v-neck lace trim highlighting the gap between those huge breasts. He hesitantly examined himself, and there, in the nether region, undeniable alterations had taken place. The silver-haired beauty—a statuesque figure adorned with a pair of full, graceful breasts—stared back at herself in the mirror. Questions flooded Su Mu's mind. "How did this happen?!" she was turned into a beautiful woman with a perfect figure that could make anyone fall for her. But 'he' who has become 'she' is facing a major problem, and that is she can't make herself like men over women. "But, will I?"

I, Eve Moonstone, have never been healthy since birth. By the age of eight, I was already hospitalized and rarely went outside. That is, until one day, I woke up in the world of a novel, surrounded by handsome men who all claimed to be my husbands—complete with legal stamps. In this new world, the ratio of females to males is shockingly small, making women incredibly precious to the government, with rights that surpass everyone else’s. I glanced at the list of marriage contracts in my hands: 9 legal husbands, 10 male concubines, 15 personal male servants, and 20 little boyfriends. This... this is far too much for a virgin heart like mine, especially since I never even had a man in my previous life!

Stella always had feeling towards Ian, but since her departure, their relationship started to split ways too. Throughout her encounter with others, she couldn't help but compare and seek pictures of him in them. When, he suddenly appeared again...but what will happen with their encounter?

This story is about a girl named Lana Akira and how she met the girl that would change her life forever in daily life of struggle meant against the dead and become a person capable of loving someone to where she was known as the ice queen for not being able to love someone but will they be able to over the war raging on between them and the dead?

"To love wholeheartedly and be loved in return—that is life’s greatest gift." Sophia Alvarez is a hardworking student at Northwood Academy, known for balancing her roles as a quiet achiever and the school’s dependable student leader. Her life seems perfectly in order—until she meets Ethan Morales, a boy from the class next door. Their classrooms may be separated by a wall, but Ethan’s carefree nature and knack for drawing her out of her shell slowly disrupt Sophia’s carefully managed routine. As their paths cross more often, she begins to question the perfection she’s always strived for and wonders if there’s more to life than being in control.

In her previous life, Xin An worked hard for her husband all her life, but in return she lost her children and grandchildren and a lifetime of stigma. When she opened her eyes again, she returned to the day of her wedding. This time she decisively chose the mortal enemy of her husband. Let the world see what the spotless prince would become without her support. Later, the scumbag husband lost his title and reputation, and knelt in front of Xin An begging her to look back at him. Unexpectedly, a hand behind Xin An hugged him, "You want to steal my wife? How many lives do you have to die?"

Xavier Hollingsworth, a tech mogul and philanthropist, has built a fortune on his vision and ambition. But when his stepbrother, Damien Hayes, hires Ivy Silverman, a skilled manipulator, to seduce and destroy Xavier.As Ivy infiltrates Xavier's life, she uncovers secrets about the Hollingsworth family's past that threaten to shake their world to its core. But as she draws closer to Xavier, Ivy finds herself falling for him, putting her loyalties and her mission at risk. Torn between her feelings for Xavier and her duty to Damien, Ivy must choose between love and betrayal.

R18, Superpowers This story is about a girl named Lana Akira and how she met the girl that would change her life forever in daily life of struggle meant against the dead and become a person capable of loving someone to where she was known as the ice queen for not being able to love someone but will they be able to over the war raging on between them and the dead?

After dying for the 7th time Wu Liang Hui is brought back to life in the body of a young mage who passed away in his sleep. The reason : he must find where the body he had in his 1st life is being kept and reunite it with his soul

Takuma Mori, a socially awkward and introverted university student, lived a life of solitude, mastering math, computer science being his major course of study, and video games. He has no interest in anyone apart from himself. With a horrible childhood heartbreak and neglect from others he only chose to avoid people,but after a ridiculous accident, he's reincarnated into a medieval kingdom as a hero destined to conquer the demon army. Defying the king's orders, Takuma refuses to fight. However, his new body has a mind of its own. He finds himself irresistibly drawn to women, unable to reject their charms. The kingdom exploits this weakness, and soon, women from across the land are sending Takuma quests. Trapped in a cycle of desire and duty, Takuma must navigate this strange new world, confronting his own weaknesses and the expectations of those around him. Will he find a way to break free, or will his soft spot for women be his downfall? or would he find love in what he despises the most? "Bonding"

Ethan grew up under the shadow of his father’s indifference, constantly striving to prove himself in a family that prized success above all else. But his attempts were always overlooked in favor of his younger sister, who effortlessly won their father’s attention with her academic accolades. Ethan’s belief that achievement equals affection becomes his guiding force, pushing him to succeed and finally gain the love he’s always longed for. Yet, when his father learns that Ethan is gay, everything changes. Unable to accept his son’s identity, he sends Ethan to a strict Catholic university, hoping it will "cure" him. Across town, Nathan has spent his life battling different challenges. Raised by an alcoholic father after his mother left, Nathan was forced to grow up too soon, taking on adult responsibilities just to survive. When his father’s debts pile up and threaten their future, Nathan uses his college savings to bail him out, sacrificing his dreams in the process. But fate steps in, and Nathan receives a scholarship to the same Catholic university where Ethan is now studying. A twist of destiny brings them together as roommates. Despite their contrasting backgrounds and the weight of their pasts, an unexpected bond begins to grow. What started as mere circumstance soon transforms into something more profound. As they navigate friendship, love, and the expectations of those around them, they’ll discover the courage to be true to themselves—and to each other.

Family Stream + Invincible Stream + Instant Kill Stream + Heavenly Dao Golden List + Domination Stream) What unfolds when you acquire unbeatable cultivation right after your transmigration? Xian Yue, after his transmigration, becomes the clan leader and unwittingly embarks on the path of invincible cultivation. This coincides with the launch of the Heavenly Dao Golden List, which ranks cultivation levels, physical prowess, and combat abilities. A century later, all beings across the universe are left astonished as they gaze upon the Xian family’s name on the Heavenly Dao Golden List! As the head of the Xian family, Xian Yue grins and says, "System, let me check in..."

Hinata had pretty good luck, as a high school student living in modern Japan. The cutest of girlfriends, the best of grades. Lots of friends, and even the teachers liked him! Yes, life was never bad, and Hinata was never lacking. However, out of the blue, he trips and falls down the subway stairs, breaking his neck- because in truth, when mages from another world summon heroes, they don't always have the best of timing! Hinata understands well enough when he wakes up in that fantasy land that he's been reincarnated, but there are a few... problems. A.) Hinata has been reincarnated as a girl, instead of some hot guy with an instant harem. What the hell? B.) He, now a she, is a demi-human, a hated, second class race in this misogynistic world! C.) She has no support, because she woke up face down in the mud in some random forest! Taking on a new name and countenance, the guy who should have been a hero will have to start from the ground up- and in a world like this, there are some crazy, CRAZY adventures to be had! Being re-written, now, this version indefinitely hiatused. (TRIGGER/TURN-OFFS WARNINGS BELOW) *Sex scenes *Bloody combat *Yuri/GxG, apparently some people don’t like that *Futa/Futanari MC (she really is just a girl most of the time, though. Don’t worry, I promise this is a legitimate story, not only an eroge) *Sexism/Racism (medieval times) https://discord.gg/bRfbqXzsdF (good for ten uses)

What happens when a scientific genius lands in a world of magic? Gene-a sharp mind from a world of logic-finds himself reincarnated in a place where spells and mythical creatures are the norm. But he’s not just here to follow the rules. Armed with both science and magic, Gene’s ready to shake things up. With each new discovery, he’s transforming the way people see magic, turning old traditions on their head and revealing possibilities no one ever imagined. Just how much will his knowledge change this world? Only time will tell. DISCLAIMER: Contains Gl, Gender Bender and other LGBTQ elements