Story-Storey | Commonly Confused Words

Story

/ˈstɔːri/

A narrative or account of imaginary or real events that is told for entertainment, education, or other purposes

That's what they do in the stories in books.'"Oh, Clyde, you don't have to story to me.'This story is becoming more and more complicated.

/ˈstɔːri/

A level or floor of a building

Story refers to a narrative or tale. Think of it as a sequence of events with characters, plot, and settings.
Storey refers to a level or floor of a building. In the UK, a storey translates to what Americans refer to as a story (pertaining to floors).
Remember that story in literature captivates imagination whereas storey in construction relates to architecture and building levels.