Definitely. 'Aged stories' is a simple synonym. 'Chronicled stories' can also be used as they imply that the stories have been recorded over time, thus are old. Another one could be 'storied past', which refers to the collection of old stories that make up a part of history or a culture's past.
Sure. 'Traditional stories', 'heritage tales' and 'legacy stories' are also synonyms for old stories.
Scare stories, hair - raising stories.
Success sagas, winning yarns.
Report. Although it is more often associated with factual information, when you report an incident in a detailed and engaging way, it can be like telling a story. For example, a journalist might report on a local event in such a way that it reads like a story, with a beginning, middle and end.
Poltergeist stories, spirit tales.
Yes, 'root story' can also be considered as a synonym for origin story. Consider a cultural tradition, its root story would be the one that details how that tradition started, what the initial circumstances were, and how it has evolved over time. It gives a fundamental understanding of the origin of that cultural element.
Sure. 'Haunting story' is one. It gives the idea that the story will stay with you, like a haunting. 'Nightmare story' is also a synonym as horror stories can be like nightmares.
Yes, there are also 'celebrated novel', 'esteemed fictional work' and 'memorable story'. A 'celebrated novel' is one that is widely known and praised. 'Esteemed fictional work' indicates that it is held in high regard in the literary community. And a 'memorable story' is something that readers can't easily forget, which is often true for classic novels as they usually have very engaging plots and characters.
A drawn - out story. For example, a long - winded fable that goes on and on with many details and moral lessons.