A "riveting tale" refers to a story or narrative that is extremely captivating and holds the reader or listener's attention completely. Full definition
But even if you are new to the program, I encourage you to listen to this absolutely riveting tale involving a woman and two horses. (yesbiscuit.com)
Among the Great Apes by Paul Raffaele Nature journalist Raffaele spins riveting tales of his mission to visit every species and subspecies of great ape in its natural habitat. (discovermagazine.com)
The fact that games have progressed to include riveting tales and lifelike characters is utterly fantastic, but not every game needs to become tangled up in creating a complex narrative web. (wolfsgamingblog.com)