Can you give more good descriptive words for stories apart from the common ones?

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.

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

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.

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.

Yarns. This is a more informal way of referring to stories, often used when the story might be a bit tall or exaggerated, like sailors telling yarns about their adventures at sea.

Macabre. This word is often associated with death and the grotesque. In a ghost story, it could describe a scene where there are decaying bodies or some sort of dark, death - related mystery. For example, a cemetery at midnight with strange noises coming from the freshly dug graves is macabre.

Another set of phrases could be 'In a different light' or 'With a newfound determination'. 'In a different light' can be used when a character is seeing a situation or another character in a changed way. For instance, if a character has had an epiphany and now views their rival in a more sympathetic light. 'With a newfound determination' is great for when a character has made a decision and is about to take action. It gives the paragraph a sense of purpose and forward momentum. This can be very engaging for the reader as they anticipate what the character will do next.

Write a short story inspired by a piece of art. It could be a painting, a sculpture, or a photograph. Analyze the emotions, colors, and forms in the art and translate them into a story. For example, if it's a painting of a desolate landscape, your story could be about a lonely traveler in that harsh environment. Or you could write a story that has no dialogue at all. Focus solely on the actions and descriptions of the characters and the setting to convey the story's meaning.

Sure. How about starting with a character doing something completely inappropriate for the situation? Like 'The priest walked into the bar and started break - dancing.' It's unexpected and funny. Another is starting with a false fact presented as real in a humorous way. 'Scientists have recently discovered that unicorns are actually allergic to rainbows. And this is the story of one unicorn's quest for an umbrella.'

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.