You could also call it a comical narrative. It implies a story that's designed to make people laugh or find it amusing.
A humorous tale could be another way to say it.
Another word for a funny story could be a jesting chronicle. This suggests a story filled with jokes and light-hearted moments.
A droll yarn. 'Droll' means odd or whimsical in a funny way, and 'yarn' is another word for a story. So a droll yarn is a good alternative for a funny story.
A humorous anecdote. It's a short and often funny account of an event or incident.
Jokes. Jokes are short and humorous tales or statements that are meant to make people laugh, just like funny stories.
Well, 'narrative' is another word for story. It's often used to describe a sequence of events or a tale.
Well, 'noticed' is another word for'seen'. When it comes to 'novel', 'original' is a great alternative. The word'seen' implies the act of visually perceiving something, and 'noticed' has a similar meaning but might imply a bit more of an awareness. 'Novel' means new and different, and 'original' also gives the sense of being new and not a copy.
A long tale. For example, when we talk about a very detailed and extended account of something, we can use 'tale' instead of'story' and 'long tale' to mean a long story.
Headline. A headline is often used to refer to the main or top story in a newspaper, magazine, or news website.