Well, there are quite a few. 'Ghost story' can be considered a synonym as many horror stories involve ghosts. Also, 'macabre story' which implies something gruesome and disturbing, and 'chilling tale' as it gives the feeling of cold fear.
Narrative. A narrative can be a fictional or non - fictional account of events, like a historical narrative that tells about past events in a sequential way. It often has a beginning, middle and end, just like a story. It can be used to convey a message, describe a situation or share an experience.
Tale. For example, 'The Little Red Riding Hood' is a well - known tale. It has the same meaning as story, often used to refer to a fictional narrative.
Within the story, inside the story, as told in the story.
A tale. For example, 'The Little Red Riding Hood' is a well - known tale which is also a story.
Narrate. For example, 'He will narrate his adventure to us.'
Background, history, past, origin story.
A few synonyms could be 'creation account' or 'beginning narrative'.
Main feature. The top story is often the most important or prominent piece of news or information. So'main feature' can be a synonym as it represents the primary or central element.