What does 'back' mean in a story?

It could mean returning to a narrative or a story that was previously being told or read. Maybe you stopped in the middle of a story and now it's time to go back to it.

It usually means getting back to the main narrative or plot. Like when you've gone off on a tangent and need to return to the core of the story.

A back story is basically the background or history of a character or situation that helps explain their current actions or circumstances.

It could mean that love is often related to the past experiences or stories that two people have. For example, the way they met, the shared memories from their childhood or past relationships might all be part of the back story of their current love.

Well, 'back to normal story' might also imply a story that focuses on the restoration of a system or a relationship to its former state. For instance, in a business context, a company that faced a financial crisis and then managed to get back on track. The story would be about the steps they took to get 'back to normal', like cutting costs, finding new investors, and regaining market share.

It could mean a story where the characters or the plot reaches a point of no return. For example, in a story about a hero's journey, once he decides to enter the dark forest to fight the evil wizard, there's no turning back. He has committed to that path and must face whatever comes next.

It could imply that the works (maybe pieces of art, books, or other creations) have a back story. For example, a painting might have a story about the artist's inspiration, the time it was created, and the events that influenced it during its creation.

'Circling back in a story' is when you return to a previous event, character, or idea in the narrative. This could be done to add more depth or clarity. Say there's a story about a family feud. Halfway through, the author circles back to when the feud first started to remind the reader of the root cause.

I'm not entirely sure what 'butts a back story' specifically means. It could potentially be a very creative or misphrased way of saying 'but there's a back story'. If it's the latter, a back story is just the background or history related to a person, event, or situation.

It could refer to looking back on the story or some aspect of it, like reflecting on past events or characters.