a short, interesting story about a person or event

interesting or amusing story

a short story that teaches a moral, especially one with animals in it

fantasy, story

(to make an) untrue statement (especially about something unimportant)

undetailed lie

(literature) a play, film etc with a romantic plot that appeals strongly to one's emotions in an exaggerated or sensational way

fanciful story or narrative

an account of (real or imaginary) events; (especially used by and to children) an untrue statement; storey

account, news

(usually short and simple) story; a report; account

story