I'm not entirely sure. It might be some sort of creative or misspelled phrase. Maybe 'ought to be' is a key part and it could imply what a short story should be like in terms of its elements or themes.
Another synonym could be 'frightening yarn'. 'Yarn' is an old - fashioned term for a story, and when combined with 'frightening', it clearly indicates a story that is meant to scare. This kind of story often plays on people's fears, whether it's the fear of the unknown, of something lurking in the dark, or of supernatural forces.
A synonym for 'funny' could be 'humorous'. Here's a humorous story. There was a magician who was walking down the street and turned into a grocery store. (It's a play on words as 'turn into' has different meanings). Another example is using 'comical' as a synonym. A man went to the dentist. The dentist said, 'You need a crown.' The man replied, 'I know, right? I am a king!' This shows a comical misunderstanding.
Once upon a time, there was a small 'tiny' creature. It lived in a 'little' hole. One day, it went on a 'journey' which was actually just a'strip' through the forest. It was looking for 'food' or'sustenance'.
A synonym novel could potentially be a work of fiction that focuses on the exploration of language through synonyms. In such a novel, the author may use synonyms not just for the sake of variety but also to convey different shades of meaning. For instance, instead of always using the word 'happy', the author might use 'joyful', 'content', 'elated' etc. at different points in the story. This can create a more nuanced and vivid portrayal of the characters' emotions and the overall atmosphere of the novel. It can also engage the reader on a different level as they subconsciously notice the different word choices and the subtle differences in meaning.
A synonym story could be like this. Let's take the word 'big'. One day, a little boy was looking at a huge elephant at the zoo. Instead of using 'big', he could say 'large' or 'enormous' to describe the elephant. It was an amazing sight, and the synonyms added more color to his description.