Freeform New Birth

Conception could breed destruction... Flip MacDougal has always spelled trouble, but his tricks are all in good fun, and a few ruffled feathers are no cause for concern. After all, it's not as if the pranks of a playboy could endanger the entire human race...right? When Flip drops in on long-time friend Lionel Adam at his cutting edge genetic research lab, the answer to this question reveals itself with frightening clarity. Having acquired an otherworldly larva from past colleague Dr. Pritchard, Lionel and his team of scientists had been studying the sample for years, but all of their work was for naught. Thanks to Flip, one fateful spill results in a mess that may never be cleaned up. Making contact with the foreign material is more dangerous than anyone ever expected...and, soon, Flip's genetics begin to morph. Unfortunately, these changes go unnoticed as the man-about-town proceeds to visit his numerous female companions. These women, collectively known as 'Flip's Harem', will come to share more than a churlish lover. Progenies are pending...and they won't be fully human. --- Herein, Part IV of The FreeForm Series, disparate worlds are interwoven. O.J. Bradford proves himself a master of his craft.

The only solution to humanity's plight is itself part of the problem—and it's not even human Despite appearances, TJ—now Private First Class Todd John Jacobs—has little in common with his fellow rangers. After all, there's a world of difference between blending in and fitting in. When a military assignment in Iraq goes horribly wrong, will this outsider's differences prove a boon or a blight? Civilization, itself, may rest upon the shoulders of one man...who isn't a man at all. Colonel Stanwick knows the truth about Jacobs and aims to eliminate FreeForm by leveraging that knowledge...but can a shapeshifter be bent to a mere mortal's will? Fighting fire with fire could lead to an inferno that swallows the globe. Graver still, a reanimated Homlin has grown increasingly powerful and evil as Val as his revived plot nears fruition. Under the tutelage of the artificial intelligence, Aeo, Val is positioned to forge connections with those that rule the planet, at least for now. But all too soon, Earth's natives may find themselves longing for a ruthless cartel's comparative mercy. With James Stepp falling into old habits, paths will cross as pivotal pieces connect. Things are coming to a head...and it isn't human. Endlessly addictive. Stunning. Equally brilliant and dark... Such is its cosmic craftsmanship, Book III of the FreeForm Series begs another imperative question: what planet did O. J. Bradford come from? Reader beware: there's no other option. Total surrender assured.

Launched in 1977 by the Christian Broadcasting Service (originally associated with Pat Robertson), the ABC Family/Freeform network has gone through a number of changes in name and ownership. Over the past decade, the network--now owned by Disney--has redefined "family programming" for its targeted 14- to 34-year-old demographic, addressing topics like lesbian and gay parenting, postfeminism and changing perceptions of women, the issue of race in the U.S., and the status of disability in American culture. This collection of new essays examines the network from a variety of perspectives, with a focus on inclusive programming that has created a space for underrepresented communities like transgender youth, overweight teens, and the deaf.

In the visionary young adult fantasy, Dominion Over All by W. Bradford Swift, Zak Bates is blackmailed by Ra-Kit, the last living magic cat, to accompany her and her companion, Sampson the flying dog, on a daring adventure to save the animal kingdom from annihilation. But where did Ra-Kit's magic come from? Is she really five-hundred years old or is that just part of the mythology she's woven for herself? What did Ra-Kit have to do to be initiated into the secret clan of magic cats? In Ra-Kit's Initiation, these questions and more are revealed in quirky romp around London in the mid-1800s. It's a digital short for animal lovers of all ages. A call to arms for animal lovers of all ages… An eloquent alternate history for our times!

They who pose the greatest risk possess our only hope... As it remains, Earth's denizens are largely unaware that a new species walks amongst them. In the wake of a laboratory accident—one that may have sealed man's fate—those called 'the Kindred' were born. Each possessing singular powers, immature but menacing, the siblings share a human father...and alien DNA. It's yet to be seen whether these children wish to side with humanity or help facilitate the invasion coded in their genetic instructions, but one thing is frightfully clear: should they fall into sinister hands, the world won't stand a chance. As known to fewer still, this end-game scenario has already begun to play out, as several of the Kindred have been captured by a tyrannous sheik, and, unless something is done, it's only a matter of time before the rest are hunted down. James and Pat will coordinate a rescue team like none ever seen, but, once inside the belly of the beast, all bets are off... Deftly splicing story arcs while building tension ever-higher, sci-fi maven Bradford proves the sky is not the limit with a mesmerizing climax to the six-part FreeForm Series.

These offspring may lead to man's fall... Mothered by multiple mothers and fathered by one, 'The Kindred' aren't merely 'half-siblings'. In fact, owing to alien genetics, the children could scarcely share more. Their bond is strong, their powers stunning. The question is: whose side are they on? Following a narrow escape from Bio Vita Tech, Alp and her sisters seek safe haven, finding an unlikely friend en route. Helicopter commandeered, pilot, and former B.I.U.F.O. operative James Stepp guides the girls to shelter, but no earthly refuge will last for long. Never have fugitives been more valuable, and the government won't rest until every last one has been apprehended...studied and dissected. However, to certain officials, some members' respective 'skills' are prized over others, and personal aims could jeopardize the chance for global peace. When FDA agent Chunk locates Kindred-brother Mel, a sting operation begins to formulate-one that could bring a dark chapter to close...or spark unparalleled chaos. When disparate paths are made to cross, a massive crash is likely...With volume V of the FreeForm Series, O.J. Bradford has done it again. Raising the tension higher still, he leads to a stunning crescendo... (Previously published as Seeds of a New Power.) The FreeForm series includes: FreeForm: Crash (a prequel) FreeForm: Beginnings FreeForm: Reborn FreeForm: Resumed FreeForm: New Birth FreeForm: New Power FreeForm: New Earth

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