I parked next to the entrance and tried to ignore all the overgrown weeds. This was the first job interview in a long time and I was running late. Entering through the rusty doors I saw an elevator. I pressed the button and the elevator doors slowly creaked open. I hit the button for Main Lobby and the elevator started to drop down, down, down at a terrifying rate. I clutched the rail on the wall bracing for the inevitable crash. It screeched to a stop and the doors opened to total darkness except for all those glowing red eyes. Hello, I’m here for an interview?
Friday Fictioneers is hosted by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields with image provided by Roger Bultot
Notes Tied On The Sagebrush 
Very good! It’s a wonder she even had a voice by that time! 🙂
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LOL Thank you!
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Deborah!! I adore this! Super creepy! Very visually written! Loved the last line…
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Lia, you are so sweet! Thank You!
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Red eyes, rapidly dropping elevators. Nope I do not want that job.
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It does not sound too promising. 🙂
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This may nt be the job that she’s looking for… Good take.
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Probably not. Thanks, Sandra. 🙂
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This happened to you too? I stayed 6 years – thank goodness for early retirement.
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LOL. Yes it is better to go with your first impression and if it is not good the job is probably not a good fit. 🙂
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You’re great and this was a great one too! You got me!!
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Thank You very much, Lucile! 🙂
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Thank you! It’s very good!
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❤
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I like reading these in a well-lit room. Nicely done Deborah!
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Yes, you have to be careful in those old elevators. 🙂 Thank You, Dan!
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Run! Really liked this.
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Yes, press the up button! Thank You.
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I’m afraid I would have taken the elevator back up and gotten the hell out of there. Great story!
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I think you are wise. Thank You, Joy!
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LOL!
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Dear Deborah,
I hope this elevator has an ‘up’ button. I have an ominous feeling about that job.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I hope it has a up button too. Such a strange elevator. Thank you, Rochelle.
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I wonder if she will even be able to refuse it… she may not be able to leave!
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I think it could put her off elevators for a while. And true, they may make an offer she can’t refuse. 🙂
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Really…I’m worried for her! 😧
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We don’t want workers with good taste. We want workers that taste good. 😯 Danger Will Robinson! 😉 Great creepy story.
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😀 Thank You. 🙂
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I’m curious as to the name of the open position and job description. It should be an interesting interview.
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Well, I am sure the job description was misleading and she was desperate for a job even though it might really not be a good fit. I think I have had interviews like that. 😉
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Oooh, I love this. Maybe these red-eyed creatures are some cute little trolls who need a–whatever her profession is–really badly. Great story.
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Thank You. That’s true, they could be cute little trolls. 🙂 Cute little trolls they like being in the dark.
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I have been to such an interview …or atleast it felt like it 🙂 Interesting and terrifying take on the prompt.
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I know what you mean. Thank You.
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RUN!!!!!!!!!!!! The weeds should have helped curb the enthusiasm for a job hunt? RUN!!!!
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I’m running. 🙂
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I think maybe this is a job she shouldn’t take! Great story, Deborah. 🙂
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I think you are probably right. Thank You. 🙂
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I’m glad I never needed a job that bad. Hilarious, Deborah. Well done. 😀 — Suzanne
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I am glad you didn’t either. Thank You, Suzanne. ❤
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