Another way to say at the end of the story for a sad story.

At the tale's finale. This is a more dramatic way of saying it. It emphasizes the finality and grandeur of the end of the story, as if it's a big event. Just like in a movie, when the final scene is really important and this phrase can capture that feeling of the last part of the story being significant.

You can also say 'relating a story'. This implies sharing or communicating a story in a more connected way, as if you are relating the events to someone. It gives a sense of building a connection between the story and the listener. For example, when you relate a story from your childhood, you are not just telling it but also making the listener feel as if they are part of that experience or at least understand it on a deeper level.

You can say 'lengthy tale' or 'extended narrative'.

Background. For example, in a movie or a book, the background of a character can be seen as their back story.

An account of accomplishment. This phrase can be used in various contexts. For example, in a business setting, an account of accomplishment could be a detailed report of how a company grew from a small startup to a large enterprise. It can also be used for personal achievements, like an athlete's story of how they trained hard and won championships.

A tale of love. This phrase is quite similar to 'love story' but gives a more story - like or fable - like feel. For example, when you think of a 'tale of love', you might picture an old - fashioned or fairy - tale - like narrative about two people falling in love, facing challenges, and perhaps living happily ever after. It has a bit of a nostalgic and dreamy quality to it.

Spin a yarn. This phrase often implies that you are creating or telling a story in a somewhat creative or perhaps even fictional way. It gives the idea that you are weaving together different elements to form a narrative, much like spinning fibers together to make a yarn.

Recounts the story. This implies that someone is going over the events of the story again, perhaps in a different way or from a different perspective. For instance, a person might recount the story of their travels to their friends, highlighting different aspects compared to when they first experienced it.

Relates an account. When we say someone 'relates an account', it means they are sharing details about something that has happened, just like when one tells a story. It could be a personal experience, a fictional story, or an event they witnessed.

Inspired by actual occurrences. You know, when something is 'based on a true story', it means that the core or some elements of it come from real - life situations. And 'inspired by actual occurrences' is a very similar way to convey that idea. It implies that the story has its roots in things that really happened.