Some other ways are 'woeful chronicle', 'lamentable fable' and 'doleful saga'. The term 'woeful chronicle' implies that it's a sad story that unfolds over time, like a historical account of sad events. 'Lamentable fable' gives the idea of a sad story that has a moral or a lesson, perhaps something that we should lament or feel sorry about. And 'doleful saga' is used for a long and sad story, often with a series of sad events one after another.
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.
Some other ways are 'narrate a story', 'relate a tale' or 'recount a story'.
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'.
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.
The end. It's a simple and straightforward alternative, just like 'end of story' but more concise.
Achievement tales, tales of triumph, victorious accounts.
Depict the same story.