Can you give some other words for stories apart from the common ones?

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

There are words like 'diabolical'. This implies something devilish, something that is extremely evil and cunning in a very scary way. 'Horrific' is another strong word for scary stories. It describes something that is so bad and terrifying that it can leave a long - lasting impression on the reader or listener. 'Hideous' can also be used, especially when describing a really grotesque or ugly and scary character or situation in a story. These words can add more depth and intensity to the horror in a scary story.

Well, there are 'haunting' which gives the idea that the story stays with the reader long after it's been read. 'Gripping' is another one, just like 'enthralling', it makes the reader hold on tight to the story. Also, 'riveting' which means extremely interesting and holding one's attention firmly. The story might be about a mystery or an adventure, and these words would be very suitable to describe how it draws the reader in. It's not just about the plot, but also how the characters are developed and the setting is described that can make a story 'riveting'. For example, a story set in a post - apocalyptic world with complex characters fighting for survival can be 'riveting' as it combines elements of danger, hope, and human nature.

Fables. Fables are short stories that usually feature animals as characters and convey a moral. For example, Aesop's Fables are well - known around the world.

Yes, 'narrative' in Old English could also refer to a story.

One could also use 'primordial novel'. It gives the idea that the novel is like the origin or the first of its kind in the author's body of work. It has a more sophisticated and perhaps a bit more abstract feel compared to just saying 'first novel'.

You could use 'phantasmagoric', which means having a fantastic or dream - like appearance, often in a disturbing way. 'Spectral' is another good word, referring to something like a specter or ghost - like. And 'crepuscular' can be used to describe things related to twilight, a time often associated with mystery and the transition between day and night in gothic literature.

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.

Literary work. Novels are a significant part of literary works. This term is a bit broader but can be used as another way to refer to a novel, highlighting its place in the realm of literature. Novels are often studied and analyzed as important literary works due to their complex characters, themes, and narrative structures.

Tale. It has a sense of a story being told, much like a novel. For example, 'The Canterbury Tales' is a collection of stories that could be considered as a group of mini - novels.