Some might question the need for guides to relatively straightforward stories.

They told a straightforward story to the Chicago police.

But she isn't content with straightforward stories or simple declarations any more.

This is a wonderfully simple, straightforward story of two men putting their lives on the line so that others can benefit.

The old man listened to the straightforward story without comment.

Unfortunately, the impression left on the reader is that the girl was telling a straightforward story.

This is the shortest and most straightforward story in the book.

So my version could never be the straightforward story that he'll have told you.

It is "high concept," meaning its straightforward story can be told in just a few sentences.

Unlike conventional narratives, these works do not tell straightforward stories.