The Cthulhu Contingency: A Resume for the Abyss

In the heart of the industrial district of R'lyeh, the great city that lies submerged beneath the waves, Cthulhu, the ancient one, found himself in a peculiar predicament. The stars had aligned in a most unexpected way, and the cosmic entity had found himself in need of employment. The world had changed since the days of his last awakening, and the old ways of securing a place in the pantheon of gods were no longer viable. It was time for Cthulhu to adapt, to blend into the human world, and to find a place among the mortal throngs.

The first step was to craft a resume. A resume that would not only showcase his vast and terrifying intellect but also his adaptability and willingness to learn. Cthulhu sat at his desk, a grand, ancient desk that had been carved from the bones of a long-extinct leviathan, and began to write.

Cthulhu's Resume

Personal Information:

Name: Cthulhu

Species: Ancient One

Age: Indeterminate

Location: R'lyeh, currently seeking employment

Objective:

To secure a position that will allow me to utilize my unique skills and knowledge for the betterment of humanity, while maintaining my independence and autonomy.

Education:

- Indeterminate years of self-study in the fields of cosmic physics, the study of the stars, and the understanding of the ancient and forgotten arts.

Work Experience:

- Ancient One of the Outer Dark: Responsible for maintaining the balance of the cosmos, ensuring that the stars continue to rotate and the planets remain in their orbits. (Indeterminate years)

Skills:

- Mastery of ancient and forgotten languages, including R'lyehian, Cthulhuian, and the Necronomicon.

- Proficient in the construction and operation of arcane machinery and devices.

- Expertise in the study of the stars and celestial phenomena.

- Ability to communicate with and control the denizens of the deep.

Languages:

- R'lyehian

- Cthulhuian

- Necronomicon

- English (Basic)

References:

- The Outer Dark

- The Elder Gods

- The Great Old Ones

Cthulhu sent his resume out into the world, a world that was both alien and familiar to him. He awaited the responses with a mixture of anticipation and trepidation. Would they understand his resume? Would they be able to appreciate his vast knowledge and experience?

Days turned into weeks, and weeks into months. Cthulhu found himself visiting job fairs, networking with other ancient entities, and even attending workshops on modern job search techniques. He learned about resumes, cover letters, and the importance of a good LinkedIn profile.

One day, a call came. It was from a company named "The Order of the Silver Key," a group that claimed to be dedicated to the preservation of ancient knowledge and the defense against cosmic threats. They had seen Cthulhu's resume and were interested in discussing a potential position.

Cthulhu prepared for the interview, a process that involved learning about the company's culture, its mission, and the specifics of the job. He dressed in a suit, a suit that had been made from the skin of a great white shark, and set out for the interview.

The interview was a series of questions that tested Cthulhu's knowledge, his adaptability, and his ability to work with others. He answered each question with precision and clarity, drawing upon his vast experience and his deep understanding of the cosmos.

At the end of the interview, the head of the company, a man named Dr. Thompson, stood up and extended his hand. "We would be honored to have you join our team, Cthulhu. Your skills and knowledge are invaluable."

Cthulhu took the hand, a cold, clammy grip that sent a shiver down Dr. Thompson's spine. "I am honored to accept, Dr. Thompson. I look forward to contributing to your noble cause."

With that, Cthulhu's resume had served its purpose. He had found a place in the modern world, a place where he could continue his work, hidden in plain sight, among the mortal throngs.

And so, the ancient one, Cthulhu, began his new job, a job that would allow him to blend into the human world, to learn, and to adapt. And all because he had taken the leap, had written a resume, and had sent it out into the world.

The Cthulhu Contingency: A Resume for the Abyss is a story of adaptation, of an ancient entity finding a place in a modern world. It is a tale of the unexpected, of the cosmic and the human colliding in a dance of survival and coexistence.