it is called a "subplot"
Subplot.
A minor story that runs inside the main story is called a sub-plot.
A frame narrative is a literary technique where a main story is presented, encompassing other stories within it. It often serves as a way to provide context or structure to the overall narrative by framing the secondary stories.
A minor story running inside the main story is usually a subplot that involves secondary characters or a side conflict that adds depth and complexity to the overall narrative. These subplots can contribute to character development, provide additional context to the main storyline, or create tension and interest for the audience. They help enrich the storytelling experience and can sometimes intersect with the main plot to drive the overarching narrative forward.
a narrative
static minor character
Frame narrative
A minor literary conflict is a smaller, secondary issue that characters face within a story. It may not be central to the main plot but serves to add complexity to the narrative and develop character relationships. It typically does not drive the main storyline but can contribute to character growth or thematic development.
The sense that it tells a story about people.
static minor character
It is a form of poetry that tells a story. Narrative poems do not have to follow rhythmic patterns
The term that describes where a story happens is the setting. The setting includes the time and place in which the story unfolds, creating a backdrop for the characters and events to take place. It helps to establish the atmosphere and context of the narrative.
A frame narrative is a literary method that may work as a companion piece to a narrative within a story