Resultados para "Benjamin" en Literatura y ficción

Oscar Wilde's first play confronts the hypocrisy of public "morality" compared with genuine, private kindness. The reasons for its continued popularity are not difficult to identify: the play's witty dialogue contains many of Wilde's most quoted aphorisms, its stylish setting provides opportunities for elegant presentation, and its cast of memorable characters play out a story which is genuinely moving. This new audio production brings together a full cast worthy of Wilde's creative genius.

Talented in magic, the young elven woman Ruethwyn didn't fit in in her hometown but was scheduled to attend the most renowned academy of magic in the kingdom and was even building up the courage to confess her love in the hope it might be returned. That all ended in a dragon's fire. Resvarygrath the Gilded destroyed Ruethwyn's village, killed her parents and teacher, and stole away the young women of the village. Maimed by the dragon's flames, Ruethwyn was spared by a curious dark elf who gave her a chance; she had two years to rescue her beloved or risk losing her forever.

Evelyn's deeds are coming back to haunt her. Free to travel among the stars, the former warlord is enjoying her freedom, even if she’s occasionally exasperated by the women who’ve attached themselves to her. They accompany her as she encounters wonders, from dryad terraforming ships to the orcish arenas of Skaloth. Yet Evelyn has enemies, and they have not forgotten her. They target one of the few people she truly cares about, knowing that Evelyn will come. When she does she may be drawn into a trap from which even she can’t escape.

In the distant future, somewhere in the galaxy, a world has evolved where each person has multiple bodies, cybernetics has abolished privacy, and individual and family success are reliant upon instantaneous evaluations of how well each member conforms to the rigid social system.

Compiled by celebrated author and journalist Benjamin Law, Growing Up Queer in Australia assembles voices from across the spectrum of LGBTIQA+ identity. Spanning diverse places, eras, genders, ethnicities and experiences, these are the stories of growing up queer in Australia. For better or worse, sooner or later, life conspires to reveal you to yourself, and this is growing up.

No dia em que o pai se envolve numa briga com um casal gay, a mãe descobre que o filho Gabriel, de 5 anos, se apresentou na casa dos amiguinhos como uma menina. Esse é o ponto de partida de Ninguém Com Esse Nome, série de ficção que acompanha uma família já marcada por um trauma passado e que precisa lidar com a busca do filho caçula por descobrir quem é. Toda criada em cima de ligações telefônicas, a série atravessa 12 anos de transformação de uma família liderada por Karen, vivida por Cláudia Abreu.

Ein beliebter Draufgänger und ein neuer geheimnisvoller Mitschüler, der ihm den Kopf verdreht. Die mitreißende Gay Romance, die die Herzen berührt. Niklas hat alles, wovon jeder 18-Jährige träumt: Freunde, mit denen man Spaß haben kann, eine Familie, die immer hinter ihm steht, und noch dazu jede Menge Follower auf Social-Media. Sein Leben scheint perfekt zu sein. Zumindest, wenn man nur die Videos kennt, die er online hochlädt. In Wahrheit ist Niklas der reinste Chaot. Auch seine Noten lassen zu wünschen übrig.

Nestled in the Pennsylvania countryside, Florence University frames an idyllic college world, complete with cute coeds and handsome jocks - not to mention plenty of booze and sex with virtually no responsibility. For three seniors, the vagaries of life have rarely been so terrifying. Drawn together by their struggles for identity, the three students form a fateful friendship that will change the courses of their lives forever. Sexy, fast paced, and layered with intimate insight about life’s most formative years, The Fall is a compelling coming-of-age story.

Accused of a hate crime and expelled from school in his final year, Connor returns home to his seaside town to let everything blow over. There, not only does he have to learn to deal with the addition of two new stepbrothers and a new stepdad, but he also has to grapple with a world set against him. It's not all bad, though. Within his dad's underwater lab, he discovers something in the deep. Something exciting. Something that calls to him.

Thomas Edward is only a teenager when he escapes his working class neighborhood. He's ready for anything—except the arrival of Donovan Whyte in his life. Sophisticated and dazzlingly handsome, Dondi quickly becomes the center of Thomas Edward's universe, introducing him to a world full of drama, passion and feuding families.

Chris and RJ are two teenage boys raised in Mormon communities. Though both are poster boys for their church with perfect academic records and pretty girlfriends; buried feelings soon rise to the surface when they are assigned to serve a mission together as part of their rite of passage.

Following their success in the trials, Cassius Jones and his companions secure coveted spots as students in London's prestigious University. But the University's promise of security falls short. Reeling from resource shortages, the University is no longer content with siloed expertise, demanding versatility if its students are to survive in a world plagued by catastrophe.

In this captivating memoir, follow Tommy as he embarks on a powerful journey of self-discovery, navigating the intricate layers of grief, identity, and acceptance. When tragedy strikes, Tommy finds himself grappling with profound loss, igniting a relentless quest to unearth the truth of his own identity and reconcile with his estranged father. Embarking on a poignant exploration of grief, Tommy finds that healing is a deeply personal process. Throughout his journey, he uncovers unexpected moments of forgiveness and understanding that bridge the gaps between heartache and hope.

"Mit dir habe ich Lyrics geschrieben. Das eine Set, das alles ist." Zwei Männer die sich hassen, die dunkle Macht der Musik und der gnadenlose Absturz eines Rockstars. River Lost wurde von seiner Band verstoßen und kämpft sich nun als Solokünstler durchs Leben. Zwischen der bunten Glitzerwelt und den Schattenseiten von Las Vegas verbirgt sich nicht nur eine schmerzhafte Vergangenheit, sondern auch jede Menge Skandale. River verliert sich immer mehr selbst und als sein Label ihm nun Canyon als Escort aufzwingt, droht seine Welt endgültig zu zerbrechen.

Du bist der Rhythmus meines Herzens. Der Teil in mir, der mich zu dem macht, der ich sein will. Oakley Mein Bodyguard rastet aus und wird entlassen? Check. Ich werde von meinem Manager gezwungen, einen neuen einzustellen? Doppel-check. Dieser ist ein übellauniger und distanzierter Arsch? Jackpot. Will ich ihn trotzdem? Hell, yeah! Blake Einen Pinguin entführen und mir selbst die Zukunft ruinieren? Check. Daraufhin meinen Job beim FBI verlieren und Personenschützer werden? Doppel-check. Bodyguard für den vorbelasteten Frontsänger der Colliding Angels werden? Verdammt.

Als Kinder waren sie die besten Freunde, bis ein schrecklicher Unfall alles veränderte und Emery ohne ein Wort aus Bar Harbor verschwand. Nun ist er zurück in der Kleinstadt, doch Jasper erkennt seinen ehemals besten Freund kaum wieder. Doch trotz seiner abweisenden Art kann Jasper seine Gefühle für Emery nicht abstellen. Wären da nicht die Alpträume, die Emery so unglaublich wütend machen, ihn jede Nacht um den Schlaf bringen und ihn bis in den Tag hinein verfolgen.

Hör auf die Bridge, sie ist die Verbindung, die alles zusammenhält. Seit einem traumatischen Erlebnis fehlt Kit Bellamy, dem Sänger der Last Acts, jegliche Inspiration. Bis er eines Tages den Straßenmusiker Brooks Turner trifft. Seine Leidenschaft für die Musik und der Schmerz in seiner Stimme berühren Kit zutiefst. Nur wenn er Brooks zuhört, schafft er es auch, selbst wieder zu komponieren. Kurzentschlossen bietet er Brooks viel Geld, damit er ihn auf die anstehende Welttournee begleitet.

Tarn was hired as a graveyard guard, despite his dark, checkered, and mysterious past. There have been a rash of grave robberies and he finds Beck robbing a grave. Then they're attacked by a vampiric monster. Tarn and Beck fight off the vampiric monster as Tarn recognizes the gold coins. Tarn now has to save Beck as bandits and more chase after the cursed gold coins.

Leo Marble quickens in the womb during a Broadway show, but his life is lived in the Deep South in conservative Mississippi and laid-back New Orleans. He eventually emerges from the closet to become a journalist and advocate for gay rights and visibility. Along the way, he experiences heartache on an international scale, but keeps his indomitable spirit alive with show tune concerts at his spinet, eventually falling in love with a dedicated meteorologist with higher math skills.

Kopfgeldjäger Hiro hat keine Erinnerungen, dafür eine Menge mysteriöser Albträume. Genau wie Ärger. Denn plötzlich tauchen Engel auf und machen ihn für die Apokalypse vor zehn Jahren verantwortlich. Zusammen mit seinem besten Freund Nox, dem sorglosen Hexenmeister mit mehr Geheimnissen als Moral, muss Hiro fliehen und herausfinden, welche Rolle er wirklich spielt. Am anderen Ende der Welt plant Seelendieb Veit einen Rachefeldzug gegen Armath, der ihm alles genommen hat. Seine Rasse und vor allem seine große Liebe. Dazu ist ihm jedes Mittel recht.