You could also use 'sketch'. It implies a brief and sometimes incomplete or rough account of a situation or event, similar to a short story in its brevity.
Well, you could say 'novelette' or 'fable'. They are often used interchangeably with'short story' in certain contexts.
Well, 'narrative' is one. It's often used interchangeably with'story' in many contexts.
You could say 'a tragic tale' or 'a sorrowful narrative'.
Stories of adventure with female protagonists are also great alternatives. For example, the 'Hunger Games' series has a strong female lead and her relationships with other female characters are based on survival, trust and mutual respect, rather than any erotic elements.
Well, 'tome' and 'narrative' can also be used as alternatives. 'Tome' implies a large and substantial work, while 'narrative' emphasizes the storytelling aspect.
Well, 'fabricated' and 'invented' are good choices. 'Fabricated' suggests something that is created or constructed falsely, while 'invented' implies coming up with something new and not based on reality. Both are similar to 'fictional'.
You could say 'fiction', 'book', or 'story'.
Well, 'story' or 'narrative' could be used instead of 'fiction'.
You could also use 'storybook'. It implies a collection of fictional tales, similar to a novel. Another option is 'prose work', which refers to a written composition in prose, often in the form of a narrative like a novel.
Well, you could say 'novelettes' or 'brief tales'.