One well - known fiction short story about bullying is 'The Chocolate War' by Robert Cormier. It shows the harsh world of a school where a student stands up against a corrupt system that encourages bullying in a way. Another could be 'All Summer in a Day' by Ray Bradbury which has elements of children being cruel to one another. There is also 'Thank You, Ma'am' by Langston Hughes where a woman's kindness turns around a boy who was likely on the path to becoming a bully.
I'd recommend 'The Outsiders' by S.E. Hinton. There are clear cases of bullying between the Greasers and the Socs. It shows how the two groups, from different social classes, target and bully each other. Also, 'A Wrinkle in Time' by Madeleine L'Engle has moments where the main characters face bullying - like behavior from those who are under the control of the dark force in the story. It's a great example of how good can stand up against bullying in a fictional universe.
One well - known cyber bullying fiction story is 'Thirteen Reasons Why'. It delves into the impact of bullying, including cyber bullying, on a teen's life. Another could be 'The Hate U Give' which also touches on various forms of oppression that can be related to cyber bullying in a broader sense. And 'Speak' is also a great one, where the main character experiences isolation and a form of bullying which in today's context could easily extend to cyber bullying.
One short sad bullying story is about a shy girl in school. The other kids would constantly tease her for her old - fashioned clothes. They would laugh at her during lunch and in the hallways. It made her so sad that she started to dread going to school every day.
Once upon a time, in a school, there was a boy, Tom. Tom was not very good at sports. A group of boys from the football team always bullied him. They would push him in the hallways and say things like 'You're so useless, you can't even kick a ball'. One day, they took his schoolbag and threw it into the mud. Tom was very sad, but then he told his parents, and they went to the school to complain. After that, the bullies were punished.
One short story is about a student named Jack. He was really good at math and always got top grades. Some of his classmates were jealous. They would steal his textbooks and scribble on his homework. In a different case, a girl named Emma had a stutter. Some mean kids in class would imitate her stutter to make fun of her, which made her very self - conscious and afraid to speak up in class.
Another good one is 'The Outsiders' by S.E. Hinton. It involves themes of class - based bullying among different groups of teenagers. It's a classic that really delves into the emotions and experiences of those who are bullied and those who do the bullying.
There is 'All the Bright Places' by Jennifer Niven. In this book, the characters face various challenges in their high school life, and cyber bullying is among the issues they have to deal with. It's a story that shows the power of friendship and love in the face of such difficult situations.
In one middle school, a boy was bullied for being small. The bigger boys would push him around in the hallways and take his lunch money. He felt so powerless but finally got the courage to tell a teacher, who then put a stop to it. The teacher also organized some anti - bullying activities in the school to raise awareness.
There was a boy who was smaller in stature. In the high school locker room, some of the bigger boys would often shove him around and steal his things. They would call him names like 'weakling'. This made him afraid to go to school. But one day, he stood up to them and told a teacher. The bullies got in trouble and he started to gain confidence back.
There is also 'Slay' by Brittney Morris. While it's mainly about a Black girl creating a secret gaming world, it also deals with the cyber bullying that comes from those who don't understand or try to undermine her creation. It's a great read for understanding how cyber bullying can occur in unique situations.
One common theme is power imbalance. In most bullying stories, there is an oppressor who has some form of power over the victim, whether it's physical strength, social status, or popularity. Another theme is isolation. Victims of bullying often feel alone and isolated, like in 'All Summer in a Day' where the girl is excluded by the other children. And there's also the theme of redemption. Sometimes the bully or the bullied can find a way to change, as seen in 'Thank You, Ma'am' where the woman's actions start the process of redemption for the boy.