MichaelHoliday

Due to a ravaging, worldwide drought over the last decade, a secluded lake exposes an ancient secret.Philanthropist Simon Jonassen embarks on a quest of world consequence, hiring a team of mercenaries to deliver him safely past the boobytraps of the serpent god, to the legendary Temple of the Serpent.He's promised the immense treasure that awaits as a bonus to the militaristic squad of specialists leading the way, for Simon has other business to tend to.A hold-your-breath, cave diving, rope-fraying, fang-tabulous adventure.Are you scared of the dark?Then don't read.How long can you hold your breath?If the answer is "Not for long" then turn back now.WARNING:Rated Mature for language, action-related gore and deaths, and lewd militaristic banter.…

MichaelHoliday

They say true love happens only once in a blue moon. Could this be it?Convinced by the sign of a blue moon, Jeremiah gathers the courage to finally tell Princess, the cute little girl with the sunflower bonnet that lives across from his property, how he feels about her.Will Jeremiah go through with it? Or will he lose this once in a lifetime opportunity?…

MichaelHoliday

The Force is always in flux, ever-changing, and with an infinite number of possibilities and outcomes. But sometimes the path forward gels. And sometimes it cements, and the future is all but certain.Would the sacrifice of the few outweigh the price of obliterating hundreds of planets and the slaughtering of a quadrillion innocent lives?Jump to lightspeed and glimpse into the Jedi plan that all was based upon. A battle of intuition and foresight was always going to produce the victor in the war of Jedi versus Sith. Click or Tap to find out who prevails now.…

MichaelHoliday

In the cold vacuum of space, a great discovery has been made by Astragalus and her crew. But some things are better left unfound. And when things go horribly wrong, a distress call is sent the nearest ship, Ascension.Now, the crew of Ascension must quickly learn what has happened, rescue their friends, and save the universe. A tall order before all reaches critical mass. Prepare to be blown away to the next sector! Climb aboard and blast off on a space adventure that will have you holding your breath and hoping our curiosity isn't the end of mankind.This sci-fi adventure is Rated for All Ages.…

MichaelHoliday

What happens when a bucket list sight-seeing trip turns into a living nightmare? You've seen movies about clumsy tour guides leaving behind people in perilous situations. Can't happen in reality, right? Wrong. It happens more than you think. But what could be worse than that? Come aboard my Safari, dear reader, we've got a lot of ground to cover.JUMBLE IN THE RUNGLE is ready to take the next group on safari expedition. Please sit down to make room for others to load up. Got your sight-seeing brochures, binoculars and cameras ready? Good, then let's go!…

MichaelHoliday

Do you believe in ghosts? What about angels and demons? What if I told you they were all real, and many others too?Enter the bowels of Pandora Inc. and discover what might very well be eternity-or your doom.…

MichaelHoliday

Giza Tours is known for its sightseeing trips deep into the Great Pyramid of Giza. When one man decides to stay behind, he finds a trove of treasure in a hidden tomb.But more is to be unearthed than the riches within the chamber of the Serpent Pharaoh. A promise to the one that solves its riddle and a horrifying message to mankind.This adventure is rated for all readers, but the ending will have you wishing for a quick death.…

MichaelHoliday

All out war has been waged! The balance of power has switched throughout the conflict, but the final battle draws near. Suicide bombings, double crosses and deceitful intentions all come to collide. Will anything be left of Alexandria and the Saviours? Or will the Walkers finally trample down humanity?Alexandria is on fire. All hope is lost until a ragtag band of new warriors enter the fray, bugles blaring... Combine Army here to save the day! Or wipe out the opposition if their general doesn't get what he wants.…

MichaelHoliday

Technology has taken over, knocking mankind from its perch from top of the food chain. But you have to wonder if the machines or man make the better curators of the new tomorrow. Punch out from the time clock and explore a possible future with me.…

MichaelHoliday

You've heard of Love Potion #9, right? Well, what happened on the first eight attempts? A fun stab at poetry that I hope tickles your palate.…

MichaelHoliday

When Princess Maria Morales learns that her treasured blackberry bush is slated to be removed to make way for a new road in the kingdom, it's up to her and her pup, Leo, to save the day.The princess needs your help. Join her quest now and bring peace to the kingdom of Jardín!Hi Wattpaders! I'm thrilled you found your way to Princess Morales and the Blackberry Bush. This super short story (less than 500 words) was written exclusively for the Damsel in Success contest moderated by @WattpadDisney ... and I hope you enjoy it!Prompt: It's not always the Prince that slays the dragon... Write a 500-word story about a princess saving the day.…

MichaelHoliday

Excitement and hype for the gadgets and toys, family's in town with tidings of joy. Paper in tatters on the floor everywhere. Kids are fighting, not wanting to share. The meaning's been lost like words from a song... To find it again, click for more and read on.…

MichaelHoliday

When an unknown object comes rushing from space to pass New Sydney, the penal colony on Mars, the people of Earth set off on a journey of discovery.Dr. Peter Narow discovers an incredible phenomenon heading for the planet: an endless super comet of alloys and magnetite abundantly rich with silver and gold.Three years later, the space flow continues alongside our planet-undiminishing. As some mine what has come to be called the Infinity Belt, others have chosen to study the unique magnetic properties of the singularity.Built upon the growing success of two prior magnetic primed spacecraft, a pair of ships fitted with newly engineered particle engines-designed to travel on the Infinity Belt-are set for launch to test the technology and gather scientific data.When an engine malfunctions and sends the crafts whizzing into space at unimaginable speed, the crews find themselves far beyond the range to return to Earth. As they work to figure a way back home, the quest for knowledge becomes a plea for survival.…

MichaelHoliday

With all the advancements in artificial intelligence, it's just a matter of time until more and more technology uploads into our lives. Enter Mary and Scott: the new avatars at the Marriott Futuro. They're programmed for your every whim. What do you say? Who wants to put their service to the test? [END LINE]…

MichaelHoliday

The crown jewel of Marriott's sky-sailing fleet is about to take off. Climb aboard the GRAND QUEST and get ready to travel in style and luxury that only the Marriott brand can provide. This isn't just the future of travel, it's a travelling vacation. All aboard!This short story submission for #TravelBrilliantly is dedicated to my father without whom I would never have set sail on my journey of becoming a writer. I love and miss you, Dad. :0)…

MichaelHoliday

Ever wonder if there was an eighth day of the week? Me too...…

MichaelHoliday

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