What are some synonyms for family stories?

Tales, narratives, accounts, anecdotes.

Tales. For example, folk tales are a type of traditional stories passed down through generations. They often have moral lessons or cultural significance.

Horror tales, spooky stories, frightening yarns.

Well, there are also apparition accounts. Ghost stories can also be called phantasm tales. These synonyms all convey the idea of stories that involve the supernatural, like ghosts, spirits or otherworldly beings. They often create an atmosphere of mystery and fear.

Narrating, recounting, relating.

Narrate. For example, a storyteller can narrate a fable to the children.

Achievement anecdotes. Success stories can also be thought of as accounts of accomplishment. These are stories that showcase how someone or something has reached a goal, overcome obstacles, and achieved a positive outcome. For example, the story of a startup that began in a garage and grew into a large, successful company is an achievement anecdote.

Some synonyms for short stories are tales, narratives, yarns.

Sure. Family yarns are often informal and passed down orally, like the story of how your great - grandfather caught a huge fish. Family legends are more like stories that have a bit of a mythical or heroic element to them, like the story of a family member who was a war hero and all the amazing things they did. They can also be stories that have been embellished over time.

There are several synonyms for 'old stories'. For instance, 'antiquated stories' gives the idea of stories that are old - fashioned or from a much earlier time. 'Primitive stories' might imply stories that are simple and from the early days of a culture or society. And 'elderly stories' (though less common) can also be used to refer to stories that have been around for a long while.