Achievement tales, tales of triumph, victorious accounts.
Well, there are also phrases like 'Stories of accomplishment' or 'Narratives of success'. Another way could be 'Accounts of great achievements'. These all can be used as alternatives to'success stories' as they convey the idea of positive outcomes and achievements in different ways.
Success sagas, victorious yarns.
Some other ways are 'narrate a story', 'relate a tale' or 'recount a story'.
Well, 'mournful story' is one way. Also, 'gloomy yarn' and 'melancholic anecdote' can be used instead of'sad story'. These expressions not only convey the basic meaning of a sad story but also add a bit of a different nuance. For example, 'gloomy yarn' gives a sense of a story that is not just sad but also has a kind of dark and dreary atmosphere around it, like a story told on a foggy, cold night where everything seems a bit more desolate.
Well, you could also say 'it's over and done with', 'that's the final word on it' or 'case closed'. These expressions are often used to signify that there is no more to be said or added regarding a particular situation or narrative. For example, when you've finished explaining something and don't want any further discussion or argument, you can use one of these phrases to make it clear that the matter has been fully addressed.
Some other ways to say 'the end' in a story are 'conclusion', 'finale', 'closure'.
You could use 'next', 'afterward' or 'subsequently'.
You can say 'compose a tale' or 'create a narrative' or 'craft a story'.
Relate anecdotes. When you relate anecdotes, you are sharing short, interesting stories from your life or something you've witnessed. For instance, at a family gathering, people like to relate anecdotes about their childhood.
Rooted in actual events. For example, in the movie industry, many films claim to be 'rooted in actual events' which is a way to say they are based on something that really happened in real life. It gives a sense of authenticity to the story.