+A **shared universe** is a [fictional world](/wiki/fictional_world) where multiple works of fiction, often by different creators, coexist and interact. Characters and plots from distinct stories can cross paths, building a larger, interconnected narrative tapestry that allows for [crossover](/wiki/crossover) events.
+## See also
+- [Continuity](/wiki/continuity)
+- [Franchise](/wiki/franchise)
+- [Worldbuilding](/wiki/worldbuilding)