A "compelling tale" refers to a story that captivates your attention and moves you in some way. It may have a strong and interesting plot, engaging characters, or evoke powerful emotions. Full definition
There's a fine art to crafting a riveting, compelling tale about anger, revenge and obsession. (sassymamainla.com)
Though these methods can be put to use in the creation of a truly compelling tale, gamers seem to forget about much simpler but equally important stories. (heypoorplayer.com)
You can write a completely compelling tale but not have a purpose. (bookbuzzr.com)