A word that is not as common but still means telling stories is 'spinning yarns'. It has a bit of a folksy, old - fashioned feel to it. It often brings to mind the image of an old sailor or storyteller sitting by the fire and spinning a long, engaging story for an eager audience.
Storytelling can also be called 'recounting'.
'Spinning a yarn' is also a way to say telling a story. It has a more informal and perhaps even a bit of a creative or fanciful connotation. Sailors used to spin yarns (tell stories) about their adventures at sea, often with a touch of exaggeration to make the story more exciting.
Weaving a tale. It gives the image of carefully constructing a story, much like weaving a fabric. Each element of the story is like a thread that is carefully put together to create the whole.
In French, 'histoire' can be used to tell small stories. It's a very common word and can refer to various types of stories, both big and small. For example, you can use it to share a short, interesting event from your day.
Recounting a tale.
Superb anecdotes. An anecdote is a short and interesting story about a real incident or person. 'Superb' emphasizes the high quality of these short stories, making it a valid alternative for 'good stories'.
Sagas. Sagas are long, involved stories, often with a historical or cultural background. They usually tell the story of a family or a group over a long period of time. For example, the Icelandic sagas which are a collection of long stories about the early settlers in Iceland, their lives, adventures, and family feuds.
Autobiographies. These are self - written accounts of a person's life, which are essentially life stories written by the person themselves.
Peanuts could tell stories about the farmers who took care of them. For example, a peanut could talk about how the farmer planted it carefully, watered it regularly. And how it felt when it was finally harvested. It could also mention the conversations it overheard between the farmers while they were working in the field. This could be a really interesting story told from the peanut's perspective.
Of course. When a writer writes a novel, they are telling a story. They create characters, a plot, and a world for the readers to immerse themselves in. Another example is when a stand - up comedian tells a story on stage about a funny or embarrassing experience they had. This is also a form of 'telling stories' as they are sharing an experience in an engaging and often humorous way to make the audience laugh and connect with them.
Winning reports. Think about it. Success stories are like reports of winning in different aspects of life. It could be in sports, where an athlete overcomes challenges and wins a championship. That's a success story, and it can also be seen as a winning report.