Can you give some other words that are another term for story?

A 'doleful story' can also be used instead of a sad story. The word 'doleful' has a connotation of sadness and grief. It makes you think of something that is mournful or depressing. For example, a story about a character who has lost everything - their family, their home, and their hope - can be described as a doleful story.

Eerie chronicles. 'Eerie' gives a sense of mystery and uneasiness, which is very much associated with ghost stories. 'Chronicles' implies a collection of stories or events, so 'eerie chronicles' can be another way to talk about ghost stories.

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.

A farcical story. Farcical means something extremely funny in a rather absurd way.

Central figure. Just like in 'Romeo and Juliet', Romeo and Juliet are the central figures. They are the ones the story is mainly about, and their relationship and the events around it form the core of the play.

A witty anecdote.

Family chronicle. It's like a record or account of family events over time.

Depict. Although it's more often associated with visual representation, it can also be used in the context of telling a story. We can depict a story through words, painting a picture with language much like we do when we tell a story. For instance, a writer can depict a historical event in a fictional story to make it more engaging for the readers.

The word 'anecdote' can also be considered. An anecdote is a short and interesting or amusing story about a real incident or person. It's a small part of a true story, but still represents a real - life situation.

Success stories are often about how someone overcame difficulties and reached their goals. 'Accomplishment anecdote' can be another term. An anecdote is a short interesting story, and when combined with accomplishment, it can convey the same meaning as a success story.