Poltergeist stories, spirit tales.
Another set of synonyms could be spook yarns or haunt chronicles. A ghost story is usually a narrative that aims to give you chills and make you believe in the existence of the supernatural. These synonyms help to expand the vocabulary we can use when talking about such stories. They are also useful for categorizing different types of horror - related stories.
Sure. 'Traditional stories', 'heritage tales' and 'legacy stories' are also synonyms for old stories.
Scare stories, hair - raising stories.
Success sagas, winning yarns.
Report. Although it is more often associated with factual information, when you report an incident in a detailed and engaging way, it can be like telling a story. For example, a journalist might report on a local event in such a way that it reads like a story, with a beginning, middle and end.
Sentimental novel. This implies that the novel is full of strong emotions, especially those related to love and relationships, which is typical of a romance novel.
Definitely. Short stories can be called by other names such as yarns or short - form narratives. Yarns often have a more folksy or oral - tradition feel to them, while short - form narratives simply emphasize the fact that they are narratives in a shorter length compared to novels or longer works. Another synonym could be 'brief tales', which clearly indicates the short nature of the stories.
Narrating her experience.
Spinning a yarn. This is a more colorful and somewhat old - fashioned way of saying telling a story. It often implies that the story might be a bit tall or fictional, but it's still a form of storytelling.
Sure. Family yarns are often informal and passed down orally, like the story of how your great - grandfather caught a huge fish. Family legends are more like stories that have a bit of a mythical or heroic element to them, like the story of a family member who was a war hero and all the amazing things they did. They can also be stories that have been embellished over time.
Yes. Storytelling synonyms include 'depicting' and 'portraying'.