Another example could be 'Cannibal! The Musical' which is a rather darkly comical take on the concept. It has elements of horror but also uses humor to tell a story about a group of people in a rather extreme situation where cannibalism becomes a part of their tale.
One well - known example could be certain themes explored in some dark and edgy horror - fiction works. However, such themes are quite extreme and not common. Another might be found in some very niche, independently published works that play with the idea in a more metaphorical way rather than literal cannibalism.
There is 'The Veldt' which can be considered in the realm of such stories. It shows how the children's over - indulgence in the virtual world of the veldt and their detachment from their parents can be seen as a form of 'cannibalizing' the family structure. It's a short but thought - provoking story that has elements that can be related to the idea of 'cannibal short stories'.
One example could be 'Carmilla' by Sheridan Le Fanu. Although it's not strictly centered around cannibalism in the typical sense, it has elements of a dark, gothic fantasy that can be related to such themes in a very loose way.
There is also 'The Road' by Cormac McCarthy, which in some ways can be considered to touch on themes related to extreme survival that could be associated with cannibalism in a post - apocalyptic setting. The book focuses on a father - son journey through a desolate world, and there are hints of the dark things people might do to survive.
There's 'The Silence of the Lambs' which also features Dr. Hannibal Lecter. It shows his cannibalistic tendencies while also being a complex crime thriller. The way he uses his knowledge and his disturbing behavior towards his captors and those he interacts with makes for a gripping story. In addition, some older horror stories, like certain works from the pulp horror era, might have touched on cannibalism as a shock factor to create horror, but they are often not as well - known or as sophisticated as the more modern examples.
One popular 'Cannibal Tokyo Ghoul' fanfic is 'Under the Moonlight'. It delves deeper into the relationship between some of the main characters. The author creates an interesting plot that stays true to the dark and complex world of Tokyo Ghoul while adding their own unique twists.
There is a story about a tribe in some ancient legends that was believed to practice cannibalism in a rather strange way. They thought that by consuming the bravest warriors of their enemies, they could gain their courage. However, one time, they accidentally ate a very sick enemy warrior and all of them got ill. This is a bit of a 'funny' take on the otherwise gruesome topic, showing the folly of their superstitious beliefs.
There are also some accounts from extreme survival situations. For example, in some cases of plane crashes in remote areas where people were stranded for long periods without proper food sources. However, these are rare and highly controversial as most people have a strong moral aversion to cannibalism even in life - or - death situations. But in history, there have been some records of such desperate acts.
One famous cannibal scary story is about Sawney Bean. He and his family were said to have lived in a cave in Scotland. They would ambush travelers, kill them, and then eat them. Eventually, they were discovered and met a grisly end.
In the horror genre, there are some movies that can be considered as having elements of female cannibal stories, and these often inspire related fictional works. For instance, there are cult - classic horror movies with female villains who display cannibalistic tendencies. These are then sometimes adapted into written fiction or inspire new stories with similar themes. Also, some online horror communities have stories shared by amateur writers that involve female cannibals.