Bully

Tate and Jared were once inseparable, best friends who shared everything. However, as they entered high school, Jared inexplicably turned against Tate , becoming her tormentor. His relentless bullying made her life unbearable, spreading rumors and playing cruel pranks. The betrayal was a mystery to Tate , who was left to navigate the treacherous waters of high school alone, feeling isolated and humiliated. This chapter sets the stage for the emotional turmoil and tension that defines their relationship, highlighting the pain of lost friendship and the confusion of unprovoked hostility. Overwhe

Theme 1: Old Friends, New Enemies

This thread running through Bully gives the story its emotional weight. Penelope Douglas weaves it into the narrative with skill, ensuring that the reader feels the stakes as deeply as the characters do.

Theme 2: The Year in France

This thread running through Bully gives the story its emotional weight. Penelope Douglas weaves it into the narrative with skill, ensuring that the reader feels the stakes as deeply as the characters do.

Theme 3: Return and Resolve

This thread running through Bully gives the story its emotional weight. Penelope Douglas weaves it into the narrative with skill, ensuring that the reader feels the stakes as deeply as the characters do.

What Readers Say About Bully

Bully has resonated with readers for its emotional honesty and vivid storytelling. Many describe finishing it in a single sitting — drawn forward by Penelope Douglas's prose and an almost desperate need to know how it ends.

A Passage Worth Sitting With

"Old Friends, New Enemies" — Penelope Douglas, Bully

About the Author

Penelope Douglas is the author of Bully. Known for emotionally resonant storytelling, their work has found devoted readers across the globe.