Can you give another word for ghost story that is less common?

Amatory account. 'Amatory' is related to love or sexual love in a more archaic sense. So an amatory account can be a story about love, perhaps with a more old - fashioned or literary feel.

Romance can also be seen as another word for fiction. Fiction often includes elements of love and relationships, and romance novels are a big part of the fictional genre. So, in a way, romance can be used as a substitute for fiction, especially when the focus is on the relationship aspect of the story. It encompasses a wide range of stories from historical romances to contemporary love stories.

Dirge. A dirge is a slow, sad song or poem, and it can also be used to describe a story that has a very mournful tone. It's not as commonly used as some other words for a sad story.

Sure, 'creepy yarn' can be used instead of horror story. It gives the idea of a story that makes you feel uneasy or gives you the creeps.

Narrative. It can be used to refer to a long story. For example, a historical narrative can be a very long and detailed account of historical events, just like a long story.

Terrifying tale.

A woeful narrative.

Repertory. While it is more often associated with things like a list of plays that a theater might perform, it can also be used in a more general sense to mean a collection. In the context of novels, we could think of a repertory of novels as a collection that might be used for study, reference, or enjoyment, although this usage is less common.

Romance. Now, this doesn't just mean love stories. In a broader sense, it can be used to describe a long - form fictional work, which is similar to a novel book. For example, some historical romances are actually full - length novels with a romantic element. However, it's not as commonly used as 'novel' in this context.

Another word might be 'technological fantasy'. Science fiction often involves fantasies based on technology. It takes real - world scientific concepts and extrapolates them into wild and wonderful fictional scenarios. This term captures that aspect of science fiction where technology plays a huge role in creating the fictional elements.