story

A drama or similar work, in which the main character is brought to ruin or otherwise suffers the extreme consequences of some tragic flaw or weakness of character.

The dramatic event that initiates the resolution of the plot; the dénouement

A folktale featuring fairies or similar fantasy characters.

A short, farcical, often bawdy tale of a genre written in the North of France in the 12th, 13th and 14th centuries.

To turn into a narrative.

A female ogre

That which is told; a tale or account.

A tiny, thumb-sized person; manikin

Belonging or relating to elves; elfin.

Lacking climax, disappointing or ironically insignificant following of impressive foreshadowing.

Of or relating to The Pickwick Papers, its storyline, or its characters (chiefly Mr Pickwick himself).

The explicit drawing of a parallel between two essentially dissimilar things, especially with a moral or didactic purpose. A parable.

A legendary serpentine or reptilian creature.

Anecdotal evidence for the benefits of some product or policy.

The story or truth.

One of two metaphysical forces ruling the world in some fantasy settings, also called order, and opposed to chaos.

A bullet made of silver, usually with reference to the folkloric belief that such bullets are the only weapons which can kill a werewolf.

The desert in which Christ fasted for 40 days according to the Bible.

A heroic champion (especially a knightly one).

Any of the three classical rules of drama: unity of action (nothing should be admitted not directly relevant to the development of the plot), unity of place (the scenes should be set in the same place), and unity of time (all the events should be such as might happen within a single day).