short story
nounUK /ˌʃɔːt ˈstɔːri/
US /ˌʃɔːrt ˈstɔːri/
A short story is a little made-up tale you can read in one sitting.
She read a short story about a brave mouse before bed.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A brief written account of real events.
The newspaper printed a short story about the town's new park.
3. A short piece of news or an article.
The magazine ran a short story on the school's science fair.
4. An informal excuse or made-up explanation.
He told a short story about why he was late, but nobody believed it.