(anthropology, social sciences, literature) A story used as an explanation of a current state of affairs.

An autobiography

A rueful expression used to indicate that a previously described incident (often a mishap) is typical of what tends to happen to the speaker.

(Internet slang, colloquial) Used to dismiss a comment perceived as boring or pointless, or refute an anecdote that one considers difficult to believe.

(science fiction) A style of science fiction story that attempts to explain biblical concepts with science fiction tropes.

A type of collaborative fiction or storytelling in which a number of authors each write chapters of a novel or pieces of a story, in rounds.

A tale of one's misfortunes told to elicit sympathy.

To give an account of events different from one previously recounted.

(fandom slang) A piece of fan fiction based around a character being hurt or harmed.

plural of second-story man