Can you give some other names for bedtime stories that are not very common?

Yarns. This is an old - fashioned term for stories, often used to describe long - winded or tall tales. For example, sailors used to tell yarns about their adventures at sea.

There are also 'lullaby stories'. Lullaby stories often have a rhythm similar to lullabies, which helps create a calm and sleepy atmosphere for the listener. And 'goodnight stories' is another common name as they are typically told right before saying goodnight.

Well, 'Cinderella' is a well - known name of a bedtime story. The story of the poor girl who overcomes difficulties and gets her happy ending is loved by many. Then there is 'Snow White', a classic with the beautiful princess and the seven dwarfs. Also, 'The Ugly Duckling' is a great one. It tells the story of a duckling that doesn't fit in at first but then discovers its true self.

Fables are also a type of story. They are short stories that usually teach a moral lesson, like Aesop's Fables. So fables can be considered as another name for a certain kind of story.

Sure. One could be about a little bunny who is looking for the softest patch of grass to sleep on. Another might be a story of a tiny bird that finds a warm nook in a tree on a cold night.

Self - stories. This is a very straightforward way of referring to personal stories. It emphasizes that the story is about the self, about one's own experiences, feelings, and perspectives.

One less common but cool name is Elowen. It has a Celtic origin and can represent a character who is in touch with nature and has a kind of ethereal quality. Saffron is also a great name. It can be used for a character who is warm - hearted and has a bit of an exotic charm. And consider Nyx. In Greek mythology, Nyx is the goddess of the night, so it can be a name for a mysterious and alluring female character in a story.

Yarn. It has a bit of an old - fashioned or folksy feel to it, like when an old sailor tells a tall yarn about his adventures at sea.

A short - story omnibus. An omnibus is a large volume containing several works, and in this case, short stories. It can be a great way to have a lot of different short stories in one place. For example, some publishers release omnibuses of classic short - story writers, so readers can enjoy a wide range of their works without having to buy multiple individual books.

Sure. 'Supplemental stories' and 'flanking stories' are other names for side stories.