In the short story Priscilla and the Wimps, the gang (led by Monk Klutter) threaten and bully the other students in the school. Those who do not obey them are beaten up and humiliated in front of other students. In particular, the gang targets the three boys who are different and don't fit in with the rest of the school. When the protagonist, Priscilla, stands up to the gang and defends these boys, the gang threatens to turn their violence against her. However, with Priscilla's help, the three boys eventually stand up to the gang and regain their dignity.