The Cannibal Family

    By Storybird

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    24 Nov, 2023

    a woman and a child are posing for a picture together in a room with wood floors and windows and a wood floor

    Deep in the woods, our home nestled among the towering pine trees, my daughters and I lived a life of peace and contentment. I, Giada, am the mother of this unique family.

    a woman in a leather outfit sitting at a desk with a pen and paper in her hand and a pair of scissors in her other hand

    Jade, my eldest daughter, is a talented seamstress. She keeps us dressed in the softest leather garments, a testament to her skill and dedication.

    a woman in a kitchen holding a bowl of food and a plate of vegetables on a counter top next to a stove

    Tina, my middle child, shares my love for cooking. She's always by my side, learning the art of preparing our unique meals.

    a woman in a black leather outfit standing next to a man in a forest with trees and plants behind her

    The youngest of us, Bethany, is a bit of a troublemaker. She has a wicked sense of humor and an uncanny ability to unnerve our guests.

    a woman in a black leather jacket and a brown dress is standing outside a building with a black purse

    Together, we are more than just a family - we are a team, each playing our part in our unique lifestyle.

    a man standing outside of a wooden building next to a wooden bench and a wooden walkway with a door

    Our peaceful existence was threatened one day when a stranger stumbled upon our secluded home.

    a man and a woman sitting at a table with a cup of coffee and papers in front of them

    He was lost, he said, and asked for shelter. We welcomed him in, offering him the hospitality we were known for.

    a woman in a black leather jacket standing on a sidewalk next to a building and cars on the street

    Jade took his coat, revealing the city clothes underneath. A sense of unease filled the air as he looked around our simple home.

    a woman sitting at a table with a plate of food in front of her and a woman standing behind her

    Tina and I prepared a meal while Bethany kept our guest company. Her wicked grin was more prominent than ever as she toyed with the frightened man.

    a woman sitting at a table eating food with a glass of orange juice in front of her and a man in the background

    We sat down for dinner, the stranger visibly uncomfortable. He ate little, his eyes darting around the table filled with unusual cuisine.

    a man and a woman standing in a kitchen next to a counter top with a bottle of wine on it

    As the evening wore on, his discomfort grew. He attempted to leave, but we insisted he stayed the night. After all, the woods were dangerous at night.

    a woman in a black leather jacket standing in a kitchen with a window behind her and a cityscape behind her

    The stranger's fear was palpable as he was led to his room by Bethany. Her mischievous giggle echoed through the silent house.

    two women in leather outfits are standing in a kitchen together, one of them is holding a tablet and the other is holding a tablet

    That night, as we gathered in the kitchen, we discussed our guest. It was time for our unique lifestyle to continue, much to the stranger's unfortunate fate.

    a bed sitting in a bedroom next to a window with a blanket on it and a blanket on the floor

    The next morning, the stranger was nowhere to be found. His room was empty, his bed untouched. He had fled into the woods in the middle of the night.

    a group of women in leather outfits standing in a forest with trees in the background and fog in the air

    We were disappointed but not surprised. After all, not everyone appreciated our lifestyle. But we knew he wouldn't get far in the treacherous woods.

    a group of women walking down a street next to trees and a forest in the background with a woman in a black leather dress

    As predicted, we found him within hours, lost and terrified. Bethany giggled at his plight while Jade and Tina helped me bring him back.

    a man and a woman sitting next to each other in a room with a table and a lamp on it

    Back home, I reassured him that he was safe. But his wide eyes darted to Bethany's grin and his body tensed. He knew he was anything but safe.

    a man and a woman standing in a hallway together, one of them is wearing a leather jacket and the other is wearing a black shirt

    As the day wore on, Bethany tormented the stranger with her wicked humor. His fear was a source of amusement for her, and she enjoyed every moment.

    a man and a woman are preparing food in a kitchen together, one is cutting a salad and the other is holding a knife

    As night fell, Tina and I prepared our meal. Our guest would become part of our unique cuisine - a thought that filled us with anticipation.

    a woman in a leather jacket sitting at a table with a sewing machine and a piece of paper on it

    Jade worked on her new project, the man's coat. She transformed it into something wearable for us, her hands skillfully moving over the fabric.

    two women in leather outfits standing next to each other in a kitchen with a light on above them and a counter with a sink

    The stranger's screams echoed through our home, adding to the eerie atmosphere. But we were unfazed. It was just another night for us.

    three women sitting at a table with plates of food in front of them and a window behind them,

    We sat down for dinner, the table filled with our unique cuisine. We ate heartily, the stranger's fear a distant memory.

    two women in black leather outfits sitting at a table with a laptop computer and a cup of coffee in front of them

    After dinner, we retired to our rooms, a sense of satisfaction filling our hearts. Our lifestyle was unique, but it was ours and we embraced it.

    a woman in a leather outfit standing in front of a group of women in aprons and jackets in a kitchen

    The next morning, we woke up to another peaceful day. The stranger was gone, but his memory remained in our home and in our hearts.

    three women in medieval dress standing in a street talking to each other and looking at something in the distance

    We went about our day, our routine unchanged. We knew more strangers would find their way to us, and we looked forward to it.

    a woman in a black leather jacket is cooking in a kitchen with a wooden table and stove top oven

    Our life was unique, even horrifying for some. But we were a family, united in our peculiar lifestyle. And that was all that mattered to us.

    a woman in a black dress standing in front of a cabin in the woods with two other women standing around

    Deep in the woods, we continue to live our peaceful lives. Our doors open to any stranger that stumbles upon our home, ready to offer our unique hospitality.

    two girls sitting at a table with a bowl of food in front of them and a man standing behind them

    Despite the horrors that might await them, we live in contentment. After all, we are a family. And in our own peculiar way, we love and care for each other.

    three women in long dresses standing in a forest looking at each other and talking to each other, with trees in the background

    The woods hide our secret well, and we intend to keep it that way. Because deep down, we know we are different. But this difference is what makes us, us.

    two women in a forest with a basket of flowers in their hands and a forest path in the background

    And so, we continue to live our lives, hidden away from the world. We are the cannibal family, a secret hidden deep within the woods. And we wouldn't have it any other way.