Answer: subplot

AnswerCrossword Clue
SUBPLOTSecondary thread
SUBPLOTStory within a story
SUBPLOTNovel nuance
SUBPLOTSide story
SUBPLOTCondensed book's lack, maybe
SUBPLOTDramatic side story
SUBPLOTSoap opera feature
SUBPLOTIt's not the main story
subplota secondary literary plot
subplotsecondary plot