You could also use 'sketch'. It implies a brief and sometimes incomplete or rough account of a situation or event, similar to a short story in its brevity.
Well, you could say 'novelette' or 'fable'. They are often used interchangeably with'short story' in certain contexts.
Well, 'narrative' is one. It's often used interchangeably with'story' in many contexts.
You could say 'a tragic tale' or 'a sorrowful narrative'.
Stories of adventure with female protagonists are also great alternatives. For example, the 'Hunger Games' series has a strong female lead and her relationships with other female characters are based on survival, trust and mutual respect, rather than any erotic elements.
You could also use 'storybook'. It implies a collection of fictional tales, similar to a novel. Another option is 'prose work', which refers to a written composition in prose, often in the form of a narrative like a novel.
Well, 'story' or 'narrative' could be used instead of 'fiction'.
You could say 'fiction', 'book', or 'story'.
Well, 'fabricated' and 'invented' are good choices. 'Fabricated' suggests something that is created or constructed falsely, while 'invented' implies coming up with something new and not based on reality. Both are similar to 'fictional'.
Well, 'tome' and 'narrative' can also be used as alternatives. 'Tome' implies a large and substantial work, while 'narrative' emphasizes the storytelling aspect.
Well, short stories can also be called 'tales'. This term has been used for a long time to refer to short narrative works. Another name could be 'yarns', which gives a sense of a spun - out, often interesting and somewhat folksy short story. And 'vignettes' can also be considered as an alternative name in some cases, which are short, impressionistic scenes or sketches in the form of a story.