storyworld
nounUK /ˈstɔːriwɜːld/
US /ˈstɔːriwɝːld/
The made-up place where a story happens and its characters live.
The storyworld of the book has talking animals and floating islands.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The shared universe in which several related stories take place.
Fans love exploring the storyworld that connects all the author's novels.
3. The mental picture of a story's world that a reader builds while reading.
Good writing helps you picture the storyworld in your mind.
4. A designed environment used in games or role-play where a narrative unfolds.
The game's storyworld changes depending on the choices players make.