different story
Noun
Meaning
different story (plural different stories)
(science fiction fandom slang, dated) Any story featuring elements of science fiction or fantasy (as opposed to typical stories which are set in the real world).
Synonym: impossible story
Examples
The attitude of the Church was not as dogmatic as is often assumed. Interpretations of Bible passages had been revised in the light of scientific research before. Everyone regarded the earth as spherical and as freely floating in space though the Bible tells a different story.
I'm sitting in the bus station, minding my own business, reading 'Ta-Da!' magazine; a magazine by and for gay magicians, but that's a different story.
I had the story, bit by bit, from various people, and, as generally happens in such cases, each time it was a different story.
You can use martial arts to tell a different story. Ang Lee used martial arts in 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' to talk about love.
When 5150 came out rock was king. Post Nirvana and Pearl Jam 1996 is a different story.
Everyone's got a different story.