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...

In the heart of a bustling city, where the neon lights reflected off the rain-slicked streets, there lived a young woman named Emily. With her fiery red hair and infectious laughter, she had always been the life of the party, the one everyone wanted to be around. But despite her outgoing nature, Emily harbored a secret fear that she kept hidden from the world: she had a rare condition called synesthesia. To Emily, the world was a symphony of colors, each sound and sensation accompanied by a kaleidoscope of hues that danced before her eyes. For years, Emily had struggled to find someone who could understand her unique perspective, someone who could look beyond the surface and see the world as she did. But time and time again, her condition had driven potential suitors away, leaving her feeling more alone than ever before. One rainy evening, as Emily sat alone in her favorite café, nursing a cup of steaming hot chocolate, she caught sight of a familiar face across the room. It was Daniel...

John, who lived in a village called Chenjera, was once sent by his father to buy fertilizer in town. His father gave him K10, 000-00. When he arrived in the town, he came across a very beautiful lady whom he had never seen before, shining like a diamond. She was as bright as the sun, as dazzling as fire. Everything seemed to revolve around her as if she were the chosen one, a special person destined for him. When John saw all this, confusion spun in his head, and he couldn't believe his eyes. He touched her shoulder and said, "Hello, Barbie. Where do you live?" The girl responded by teasing him and staring at him with eyes that never blinked. She then followed him closely without saying a word. The girl seemed curious about why this shabby-looking village boy was approaching her. She wanted to find out what he wanted from her. Surprisingly, she asked him, "What do you want from me?"  "I want you to be my girlfriend, kiss, kiss, love to love," he said. ...