* Non-linear narratives: These jump around in time, often exploring different perspectives or focusing on specific events out of order. Examples include:
* Flashback: A scene from the past is inserted into the present narrative.
* Flashforward: A scene from the future is inserted into the present narrative.
* Multiple timelines: The story is told across different points in time, often switching between them.
* Circular narratives: The story ends where it began, often with a sense of repetition or cyclical nature.
* Episodic narratives: Each chapter or section focuses on a different event or story, but they are loosely connected by a common theme or character.
* Fractured narratives: The story is broken up into fragments, sometimes without a clear sense of order.
* Experimental narratives: These stories often break traditional storytelling conventions and explore different ways to present narrative information.
So, while sequential order is a common narrative structure, it is by no means the only one. Authors choose different structures to create different effects and enhance the reader's experience.