Are there any other fancy words for first novel apart from the common ones?

One could also say Japanese - style light novels. This is because a large number of anime novels originate from Japan. These novels typically have a certain style that is characteristic of Japanese literature, such as a focus on character relationships, coming - of - age themes, and a blend of modern and traditional elements. They also often have anime - like art on the cover or inside the book.

Picture - story books can also be considered. In a way, graphic novels are like elaborate picture - story books. They have a sequence of pictures that, when combined with the text (if any), create a complete story. It's like a more grown - up and complex version of traditional picture - story books.

Yes, there's postcard fiction. Just as a postcard has limited space to convey a message, postcard fiction does the same in the literary world.

Episodes can be regarded as parts of a story or as a story in itself in some cases.

Yarns. This is a more informal way of referring to stories, often used when the story might be a bit tall or exaggerated, like sailors telling yarns about their adventures at sea.

Ghastly. This word can be used to describe a really horrible appearance or situation. For instance, a ghastly face emerging from the darkness. 'Shudder - inducing' is another one. It means that it makes you shudder, like a shudder - inducing scream in a horror story. It directly shows the physical reaction the horror element causes.

Yes, 'flash fictions' can be an alternative name for extremely short short stories. These are very brief, often just a few paragraphs long.

Sometimes, it might be referred to as a 'collection' of related novels. However, this term is a bit more general and can also be used for collections of unrelated works. But in the context of related novels, it can still be applicable. For instance, a publisher might group a set of related mystery novels by a particular author into a 'collection' for marketing purposes. These novels would likely share similar themes, characters, or settings, making them related in a way that justifies being grouped together.

Yes, itch.io is a common platform for visual novels. Itch.io is known for hosting a wide variety of indie games, including many visual novels. It offers a platform for smaller developers to showcase their work, often with more experimental or niche visual novels that might not be found on larger, more mainstream platforms.

Sure. 'Predator and Prey' is a lesser - known but very good Shadowrun novel. It offers a different perspective on the game's world, focusing on some of the more gritty and underdog aspects of the Shadowrun society.