A story, each section of which is written by a different author picking up where the previous one left off.

A work of fiction that is shorter than a novella.

Any narrative of an event, involving either military or civilian characters, in wartime. / (by extension) A description of a serious or difficult experience or ordeal.

(colloquial) That is as much as I know, am prepared to reveal or am willing to say about the subject. / (colloquial) That is the definitive fact; there can be no argument.

plural of short story

Anecdotal evidence for the benefits of some product or policy. / A successful person or thing, serving as a model for others.

plural of bedtime story

A fairytale or other story read to somebody, usually a child, before they sleep.

plural of origin story

(narratology) An account of how a fictional character or characters became a protagonist or antagonist.