One not - so - common synonym for the end of a story is 'epilogue'. An epilogue is like a little extra bit at the end that might give a bit more information about what happened to the characters after the main events of the story. 'Peroration' is also a less common one. It can refer to a long and passionate speech or, in the context of a story, it could be seen as the final, perhaps more dramatic part of the story's end where things are really driven home.
A rather unusual but valid synonym could be 'consummation'. In the context of a story, it can mean the final achievement or the end result of all the events. Another one is 'cessation', which implies a stopping or an end, but in a more matter - of - fact way compared to some of the more flowery terms for the end of a story.
Resolution. This implies that all the conflicts or problems in the story have been resolved. In a romance story, the resolution might be when the two lovers finally get together and all the misunderstandings between them are cleared up. It gives a sense of finality to the narrative.
Conclusion, finale, end, close, wrap - up.
Conclusion, finale, ending, close, denouement.
Fable. Fables are short stories that usually have a moral lesson at the end. They often feature animals as characters, such as Aesop's Fables. So fable can be considered as a type of story.
Sketch, vignette.
In a story, you can say 'the ending' or 'the conclusion'.
There are quite a few. 'Spin' can be used as in 'spin a story'. It gives a sense of creating the story as you go. 'Rehearse' can also be considered in some cases, like when you rehearse a story you are about to tell. Also, 'convey' is a synonym as it means to transfer or communicate the story.
One synonym is 'short prose'. It clearly indicates that it is a piece of prose writing that is short in length. Another synonym is 'brief tale'. It combines the idea of being brief and being a tale. A short story can also be likened to a 'compact narrative' which means it is a narrative that is tightly written and not overly long.
Yes, such as 'describing' and 'depicting'.
A jestful narrative and a chucklesome story are also synonyms. A jestful narrative is filled with jests or jokes within the story. A chucklesome story is one that makes you chuckle, which is a lighter form of laughter.