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The Interview 
by Terrie Leigh Relf

Anais gazed into the distance, her coffee barely touched. She had finally been hired for her first job out of university. She reflected on the day, which had been a bit disconcerting at times, what with everyone in the waiting room hearing the interviewer and the prospective new hires.

“And so why do you feel you’re a good fit for our organization?”

“Ah, because I want to research global warming . . .” After a few more questions, the interviewer said, “Thank you for your time. I’m sorry, but you’re not the type of employee we’re looking for at this time.” The interviewer paused to allow the individual to leave the room, then hit the intercom. “Please send in the next interviewee.”

After they had seated themselves, she asked “And so why do you think you’re a good fit for our organization?”

“I have worked in the field since university and I believe I have insight into global weather patterns. Currently, I’ve been working with GIS, and . . .”

And so it went for hours, it seemed.

When Anais took a seat before the interviewer, looking expectantly at the woman who said, “And why . . .” and then promptly closed Anais’ file, then gazed into Anais’ iridescent brown eyes.

“Thank you so much for this opportunity. Frankly, I’m not sure why I was contacted for this position because my field is cryptozoology. That said, I’m fascinated by your company after engaging in extensive research and I believe you may find me helpful with identifying mutations and cross-species communications, and . . .”

“Please excuse me for a moment,” said the interviewer as she stepped out of the room, informed the front desk person to send everyone home, then went into a secure office.

“We’ve got the one,” she said into the encrypted phone. She nodded, listening to her employer go through a check list, to which she answered “yes” almost every time. “Well, Ma’am, as you’ve said countless times, get them while they’re fresh out of college and in desperate need of a job. That said, her file indicated that she had diving ability and a summer internship at Miskatonic University. She looks promising.”

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Fiction © Copyright Terrie Leigh Relf
Image courtesy of Pixabay.com 

More from author Terrie Leigh Relf:

The Sisterhood of the Blood Moon

For thousands of Earth years, the Transgalactic Consortium has had a quiet interest in this planet and its inhabitants, the Haurans. While the Sisterhood of the Blood Moon works together with the Consortium and Haurans to maintain balance in the universe, the Blood Moon is fast approaching. The power of this moon reveals untold secrets . . . including a sacred covenant with the Mora Spiders. There is an ancient pact that needs to be honored—but at what cost and for whose purpose? The world may come to an end. But will there be a chance for a new beginning?

Available for purchase from Hiraeth Publishing!