(authorship) A subplot that appears in a screenplay or script for a movie or television show; a subplot that concerns the side-characters or less important aspects of a television show.

(literature) A work of fiction in which the author breaks in some way the conventional rules of storytelling, usually with some feature (for example, a lack of plot or characters, unusual punctuation, odd subject or presentation, etc.) that strongly challenges the reader's expectations.

(idiomatic) A rumour spread by a scaremonger in order to cause anxiety.

plural of story arc

An extended or continuing storyline in episodic storytelling media such as television or comic books.

The true state of affairs, known only to privileged insiders.

A radically different interpretation of a situation. / A different situation entirely.

present participle of talk story

(idiomatic) To be the first to address or publicize an issue, often a news story. / (idiomatic, screenwriting jargon) To create or determine the outline of the story of a screenplay.

(fashion) A limited palette of colors chosen for an outfit or a wardrobe.