Often, an antagonistic relationship called a drives the plot of a story or novel.

conflict

Explanation:

A conflict will drive a story , as a struggle between two opposing forces or characters with different interests in a fictional setting. The conflict will make up the guiding line for the story to unfold.

The narrations always include some way of conflict , the characters engage in interactions and overcome obstacles or face situations where drama and other elements like suspense , thriller come along in a story.

Usually a conflict arises in the middle or climax and has a beginning , development and a end, this will make events and actions take a course and lead to a story to unveil.