* Embedded Narrative: This is a general term for a story that is told within another story. This could be a flashback, a dream sequence, a character's tale, or even a story being read aloud within the larger narrative.
* Frame Story: This is a specific type of embedded narrative where the main story is told by a narrator who is also a character within a larger story. The framing story introduces the embedded story and often provides context for it.
* Interlude: This is a short story or scene that is inserted into a larger narrative, often to provide a break in the action or to offer a different perspective.
* Subplot: This is a secondary story that runs parallel to the main story. It often intersects with the main story in some way, either by affecting the characters or the plot.
* Nested Narrative: This is a more complex form of embedded narrative where one story is contained within another, which is then contained within another, and so on. This can create a sense of depth and intrigue, as the reader is constantly working to unravel the different layers of the story.
To give you the most accurate term, I need more information about the specific story within you're thinking of. Please tell me:
* What kind of story is it? (e.g., a flashback, a dream, a character's tale, a story being read aloud)
* How is it related to the main story? (e.g., does it provide context, affect the plot, offer a different perspective)
Once you provide me with this information, I can give you a more specific and accurate answer.