Some words for 'long time' in stories could be 'ages', 'eons', or 'eras'. For example, 'It had been ages since he last visited his hometown.' Here, 'ages' gives the sense of a very long period.
Sagas. Sagas are long, involved stories, often with a historical or cultural background. They usually tell the story of a family or a group over a long period of time. For example, the Icelandic sagas which are a collection of long stories about the early settlers in Iceland, their lives, adventures, and family feuds.
Another option is 'a long interval'. This can be used when referring to a period between two events. For example, 'A long interval had passed between the two meetings.' Also, 'a lengthy period' is a good alternative. In a story, you could write 'A lengthy period of drought had hit the village.' It makes the time seem significant and long - lasting.
It might use historical events as markers. Each story could be set at a different point in time, and the way the characters interact with their surroundings and each other could show how time has passed.
The 'long spoon and other stories' might be a collection of stories. It could potentially explore themes like cooperation and self - centeredness through the symbol of the long spoon. For example, in some interpretations, the long spoon in a hell - like scenario represents how people can't feed themselves due to their self - ishness, while in a heaven - like situation, they use the long spoon to feed each other.
Another way is by using digital media. Record the stories as audio or video and store them on a hard drive or in the cloud. This not only preserves them but also makes it easier to share. There are also many platforms where people can upload and share their stories, like YouTube or personal blogs.
One story is about a student who was in a long exam. He was so focused on answering the questions that he held his pee for a really long time. By the end of the exam, he was in great discomfort and rushed to the toilet immediately.