A literary technique whereby an introductory or main narrative is presented, at least in part, for the purpose of setting the stage either for a more emphasized second narrative or for a set of shorter stories.

(obsolete) A person who spreads stories.

An exaggerated or boastful story; tall tale

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of break the story

present participle of break the story

simple past tense of break the story

(journalism) A think piece.

An account of an individual's life / (by extension) A long detailed monologue to someone

plural of story beat

An interaction, between characters in a drama, that advances the plot