Threads from long stories (5)
I believe the answer is:
yarns
This clue might be a double definition.
'threads' is the first definition.
(I know this)
'long stories' is the second definition.
'yarns' can be an answer for 'stories' ('yarn' can be a synonym of 'story'). I am not sure about the 'long' bit.
'from' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for yarns that I've seen before include "rambling stories" , "Anecdotes" , "Threads spun from wool, cotton, etc." , "Stories, threads" , "Wools or stories" .)