Another word for a short story might be 'fable'. Fables are often short, have a moral lesson, and can be considered a type of short story.
Tale. It is a very common word used instead of short story. Tales often have a simple plot and are usually passed down through generations orally or in written form.
A humorous anecdote. It's a short and often funny account of an event or incident.
Well, another word could be 'short novella'. A short novella shares similarities with a long short story in terms of length. It has more room for character development and plot complexity compared to a regular short story, yet it's not as extensive as a full - fledged novel. For example, many classic short novellas manage to tell a rich and engaging story within a relatively concise length.
Another word could be 'fictionette'. It's not as commonly used as'short story' but it still refers to a short form of fiction. It often has a simple plot and a limited number of characters, much like a short story.
Well, 'narrative' is another word for story. It's often used to describe a sequence of events or a tale.
A synonym for 'back story' could be 'background'.
A long tale. For example, when we talk about a very detailed and extended account of something, we can use 'tale' instead of'story' and 'long tale' to mean a long story.
Headline. A headline is often used to refer to the main or top story in a newspaper, magazine, or news website.