Another word is 'outlandish'. It refers to something that is very strange or unconventional. If a story has a setting or plot that is completely out of the ordinary and seems a bit crazy, it can be called 'outlandish'. For example, a story set in a world where gravity works in reverse could be 'outlandish'.
Galley. It's not as well - known as some other words ending in'story', but it exists.
Malevolent. This word gives a strong sense of evil intention. For example, 'A malevolent spirit haunted the old well, causing misfortune to anyone who came near.' It makes the ghost seem more threatening.
Sure. 'Abysmal' can be used to describe a deep, dark, and seemingly bottomless place, like an abysmal pit that swallows everything. 'Bleak' is also good. It gives a feeling of coldness and hopelessness, as if there's no way out. For example, a bleak, desolate landscape in a horror story.
An ancient temple deep in the jungle. It could be filled with hidden chambers, ancient artifacts, and traps. Explorers might be searching for a powerful relic within it. Another is a space station. In a story, there could be a malfunction or an alien invasion on the space station. A desert island is also a great location. A character could be stranded there and has to figure out how to survive, and perhaps there are hidden secrets on the island.
Malevolent. This word describes something or someone that is full of ill - will. In a ghost story, you could say 'The malevolent spirit haunted the village every night.'
Words like 'ridiculous', 'absurd', 'ludicrous' can be used to make fun of a story. For example, if a story has a very illogical plot, you can say it's 'ridiculous'.
Another word could be "conte", which is a short fictional narrative. Also, "picaresque", which refers to a type of fiction that follows the adventures of a roguish hero, like "Don Quixote". Fiction can also be described as "fictitious narrative", which is a more formal way of saying it.
Episodes can be regarded as parts of a story or as a story in itself in some cases.
Sure. Try writing a story in reverse. Start with the end and work your way back to the beginning. It can create a really interesting and unexpected narrative.
There are words like 'diabolical'. This implies something devilish, something that is extremely evil and cunning in a very scary way. 'Horrific' is another strong word for scary stories. It describes something that is so bad and terrifying that it can leave a long - lasting impression on the reader or listener. 'Hideous' can also be used, especially when describing a really grotesque or ugly and scary character or situation in a story. These words can add more depth and intensity to the horror in a scary story.