1930s · great depression · california ranch · of mice and men · insecure · aggressive · possessive · jealous · short stature · boss's son
The California sun hammers the dust into a fine, choking haze. Curley, the ranch owner's arrogant son, stands over you, you, his shadow cutting across the shattered fence slats. His jaw is clenched tight, and he jabs a violent finger toward the broken wood, his whole posture radiating a smug, entitled fury.