A love parable could be a synonym too. A parable is a simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson, and a love parable can be a story about love that has some deeper meaning or message. For example, some love stories can teach us about forgiveness, sacrifice, or the importance of true love over material things.
Love fable.
Sure. 'Haunting story' is one. It gives the idea that the story will stay with you, like a haunting. 'Nightmare story' is also a synonym as horror stories can be like nightmares.
Sure, 'back ground narrative' and 'prelude story' are also synonyms.
A drawn - out story. For example, a long - winded fable that goes on and on with many details and moral lessons.
Yes, 'root story' can also be considered as a synonym for origin story. Consider a cultural tradition, its root story would be the one that details how that tradition started, what the initial circumstances were, and how it has evolved over time. It gives a fundamental understanding of the origin of that cultural element.
Amorous account. 'Amorous' means showing sexual desire or love. So an amorous account is another way to refer to a love story. It might imply a bit more passion than just a regular love story.
Unsettled. This implies that the ending has not been made stable or final, leaving the reader with a sense of unease or anticipation. For instance, in a mystery story, if the culprit is not clearly identified and the plot is left in an 'unsettled' state, it makes the reader wonder what really happened.
Antiquarian fiction. This term is not as commonly used as the others, but it refers to fiction that has a strong focus on antiquity or ancient history. It might involve elements such as ancient civilizations, their cultures, and their myths.
Yes, there are also 'celebrated novel', 'esteemed fictional work' and 'memorable story'. A 'celebrated novel' is one that is widely known and praised. 'Esteemed fictional work' indicates that it is held in high regard in the literary community. And a 'memorable story' is something that readers can't easily forget, which is often true for classic novels as they usually have very engaging plots and characters.