sequel
work or event that follows
Root
- sequ / secut: follow
Other words with the sequ / secut root
- consequence: result that follows
- consequent: following as a result
- consequential: important or following as a result
- inconsequential: unimportant; not leading to meaningful results
- obsequious: overly eager to please
- sequence: ordered series
- sequential: arranged in order
A sequel follows the first story.
The sequel answered the question left hanging at the end of the novel.
One story leaves a footprint and the next steps into it.