The Interview Question

"The Interview Question" - a short story that follows a young software developer during a seemingly routine job interview. What starts as a standard technical assessment takes an unexpected turn when the HR specialist poses a final question based on a recent controversial news story. The narrative, told through the candidate's racing thoughts, explores the psychological pressure of the modern hiring process, corporate power dynamics, and the thin line between professional assessment and psychological manipulation. In a sterile conference room, surrounded by glass walls, the protagonist must navigate not just the answer to an impossible question, but also his own moral compass and dignity in an increasingly surreal situation. The story examines how a single moment in an interview room can transform into an existential choice about personal values and workplace culture.