Yes, 'narrative' in Old English could also refer to a story.
One could also use 'primordial novel'. It gives the idea that the novel is like the origin or the first of its kind in the author's body of work. It has a more sophisticated and perhaps a bit more abstract feel compared to just saying 'first novel'.
You could use 'phantasmagoric', which means having a fantastic or dream - like appearance, often in a disturbing way. 'Spectral' is another good word, referring to something like a specter or ghost - like. And 'crepuscular' can be used to describe things related to twilight, a time often associated with mystery and the transition between day and night in gothic literature.
Ghastly. This word can be used to describe a really horrible appearance or situation. For instance, a ghastly face emerging from the darkness. 'Shudder - inducing' is another one. It means that it makes you shudder, like a shudder - inducing scream in a horror story. It directly shows the physical reaction the horror element causes.
Yes, they were sometimes called 'bloods'. This was likely because some of the stories in dime novels could be quite sensational and might involve elements that were considered a bit gory or thrilling, hence the name 'bloods'.
One could also say Japanese - style light novels. This is because a large number of anime novels originate from Japan. These novels typically have a certain style that is characteristic of Japanese literature, such as a focus on character relationships, coming - of - age themes, and a blend of modern and traditional elements. They also often have anime - like art on the cover or inside the book.
Picture - story books can also be considered. In a way, graphic novels are like elaborate picture - story books. They have a sequence of pictures that, when combined with the text (if any), create a complete story. It's like a more grown - up and complex version of traditional picture - story books.
Yes, there's postcard fiction. Just as a postcard has limited space to convey a message, postcard fiction does the same in the literary world.
Episodes can be regarded as parts of a story or as a story in itself in some cases.
Yarns. This is a more informal way of referring to stories, often used when the story might be a bit tall or exaggerated, like sailors telling yarns about their adventures at sea.
Yes, 'flash fictions' can be an alternative name for extremely short short stories. These are very brief, often just a few paragraphs long.