Fiction. It refers to stories that are made up, often with characters and plots created by the author's imagination. Novels are a form of fiction.
Chronicle. A chronicle is a detailed record or account of events, much like a story. It can be historical, like a chronicle of a particular period in a country's history.
Yarn. It's an informal word for a story, often used in a more light - hearted or colloquial context. For example, 'He spun a yarn about his adventures in the jungle.'
Sure. 'Life memoirs' can be another term. 'Personal journey' also works as it implies the experiences and development throughout one's life. 'Life record' is a simple yet effective alternative.
'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.
Some additional words for back story include 'preceding account' and 'prelude narrative'. The 'preceding account' is the story or information that comes before the main part. The 'prelude narrative' is like a prologue that sets the stage by providing the back story.
Well, 'legend' can be used. Legends are stories that are often based on real or partly real events or people but have been embellished over time with heroic and extraordinary elements. They can be passed down orally or in written form and usually involve a hero or group of heroes who do something remarkable. Take King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table as an example, it's a well - known legend.
Yarn. It has a bit of an old - fashioned or folksy feel to it, like when an old sailor tells a tall yarn about his adventures at sea.
Fable. A fable is a type of story, usually with animals as characters, that teaches a moral lesson. So it is a synonym in the sense that it is a form of story. For example, Aesop's Fables are full of such stories.
Gloomy story. This is a simple and direct alternative. For instance, a story set in a post - apocalyptic world with no hope left can be called a gloomy story.