Fictional accounts are stories, tales, novels, fables, and myths that are not based in reality. A STORY is a narrative of events, usually in chronological order, that is related to an audience. A TALE is a narrative that is usually based on folkloric or religious themes. A NOVEL is a long, fictional prose narrative that is usually divided into chapters. A FABLE is a short STORY that typically features animals as characters and conveys a moral lesson. A MYTH is a traditional STORY that is usually based on ancient beliefs and is used to explain natural phenomena or the origins of a culture.