In their simplest form, stories are familiar renditions of items in a time sequence. They may convey information, teach lessons, or simply entertain. The components of stories can involve events or thoughts, or a blending of both. They are disseminated in many forms, from books to graphic novels to electronic media to movies. But the original method was verbal performance in front of a live audience. Many find this is still the most satisfying method of being exposed to a story.