tale
//teɪl//
Noun
taleSingular
talesPlural
1
A story or narrative, especially one that is imaginatively recounted.
She told the children a tale about a brave knight.
2
A fictitious or true narrative or story, especially one that is imaginatively recounted.
She told us a tale about her adventures in the mountains.
3
A lie or falsehood.
Don't tell tales about your classmates.