他在荒野中生存的故事令人难以置信。

His ___tale of survival in the wilderness was hard to believe.

她编造了一个闹钟没响的故事来解释她为什么迟到。

She concocted a ___tale about her alarm not going off to explain why she was late.

老水手关于海怪的故事让孩子们听得入迷。

The old sailor's ___tale about a sea monster captivated the children.