Once upon a time, there lived a man who was tired of being alone and wanted to get married. But every time he asked a girl to marry him, she would say no. He eventually became so lonely that he fashioned a very beautiful and unique girl out of clay for himself. After she magically came to life, the two loved each other very much and were inseparable. Unfortunately, in another village far away, there was another man who had heard about this unique and beautiful girl and decided he wanted her for himself. One day, when the girl's husband had left his house, the other man came to the house and told the girl that he wanted to take her to his wealthy village to marry her. He boasted that he was a very rich man with mansions and cars, and that she would never suffer in her whole life. Although the girl refused, the man persisted until she went with him. When the husband returned home, he learned that his wife had been taken away by another wealthy man and asked the hawk to go and bring...

  Adult Tales:  An Anthology of Fictions  is a book by Matilda Phiri, an award-winning Malawian author, poet, model, and entrepreneur. The book is a collection of fictional stories that are inspired by the traditional Malawian art of oral storytelling and provide valuable life lessons for adults.   About the book Malawian folk tradition : Phiri’s writing draws on the Malawian cultural tradition of using stories to pass down wisdom and guidance. The tales are intended for adult readers and explore the complexities of modern life. Timeless lessons : The anthology covers a range of topics relevant to everyday life, offering insights and reflections for leading a more fulfilling life. Movie potential : Phiri has expressed that the book's fiction, which addresses modern dating, relationships, and unemployment in Malawi, would make a great movie script. Publication : The book was published in 2025 by Phil Stationery & General Dealers, a company where Phiri is the manag...