The bully sneered, attempting to maintain his dominance. “Oh, really? And what are you going to do about it?”

Anna took a step forward, her stance unwavering. “You and everyone else here may not know this, but I come from a family that values justice and courage above all else. My father is a human rights lawyer, and my mother is a former martial arts champion. They’ve taught me to stand up for what’s right, no matter the cost.”

The bully’s smirk faltered, a flicker of uncertainty crossing his eyes. Anna continued, her voice gaining strength with every word. “I’m not afraid of you. I reported you to the principal because what you did was wrong. And I won’t allow you to use fear to hurt others any longer.”