9 stories
The Elder's Wives
When the elder leaves for business, his four wives turn to the household's young driver. What starts with one becomes all four—together.
The Henna Night
The night before his wedding, the groom is summoned by the bride's mother and aunt. They have traditions to teach him—and tests to administer.
Kept Quiet
His cousin catches him with their aunt. Her silence has a price—she wants the same treatment. Now he serves two women who know each other's secrets.
Three Widows
His brother's funeral brings the three widowed sisters-in-law together. Their grief finds an unexpected outlet—and they decide to share it.
Mother and Daughter
He came to Dar es Salaam for the daughter. But Mama Rehema has her own ideas about hospitality—and sharing. Some families do everything together.
The Mourning House
After his mother dies, he visits the mourning house—a place where widows gather to grieve. But these widows offer more than condolences. Some comfort requires a man's touch.
The Delegation
Three aunts arrive to negotiate his marriage. But the bride's family has one condition: proof of the groom's capabilities. The aunts volunteer to provide the evidence themselves.
Inheritance Claim
Four aunts. One nephew. And an inheritance that requires him to choose. They decide to let his body make the decision.
Sisters of Stone Town
Two sisters. One nephew. A wedding night competition that started as jealousy and ends with them sharing. In Stone Town, some traditions are made on the spot.