Yes. 'Legend' can be seen as a type of short story, often passed down through generations and may have some elements of the supernatural or heroic. 'Myth' is also related, though it usually has more to do with cultural or religious beliefs. 'Fictionette' is another word for a short work of fiction, similar to a short story.
Definitely. 'Flash fiction' is a very short form of short story, often extremely concise. 'Micro - story' is also a term used for an extremely short story. 'Short - short' is another way to refer to a very brief short story.
The word 'sketch' can also be associated with short stories. In the literary sense, a sketch is like a brief or rough version of a story. It may not have all the detailed character development or complex plot twists of a full - length story but can still convey a complete idea or event in a short form, much like a short story. Another one is 'vignette'. A vignette is a short, descriptive piece that often focuses on a single moment, character, or scene, similar to what you might find in a short story.
Some additional words for love story are 'love epic' which gives the idea of a grand and sweeping love story, often on a large scale. 'Love anecdote' can be used for a short and interesting love - related story. Also, 'love chronicle' can be used to describe a love story that is told in a chronological order, documenting the different stages of a relationship.
Melancholy account. Account here implies a story or a description, and melancholy gives it a sad, pensive feeling.
Sketch. This word can be used to refer to a short story as it gives the idea of a brief and often rough or unpolished piece of writing, similar to a quick sketch in art.
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.
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.
During the whole novel. It is a simple and easy - to - understand alternative. Just like when you talk about an event that happens continuously during the whole novel.
Another set of words could be 'horrific stories', 'blood - curdling stories' and 'petrifying stories'. 'Horrific stories' are extremely horrible and often involve graphic and disturbing content. 'Blood - curdling stories' are so scary that they make your blood seem to freeze in your veins, like a story of a vampire attack. 'Petrifying stories' can literally make you feel as if you are turning to stone from fear, such as a story about being trapped in a cave with a horde of deadly spiders.