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Delight in intriguing, thought-provoking conversations about ethics, philosophy, and social issues! After Dinner Conversation is a monthly literary magazine publishing short fiction. Each issue features both established writers and up-and-coming authors who contribute fascinating philosophical insights on controversial topics like marriage equality, assisted suicide, the meaning of death, animal rights and defining your "purpose." It's time to go deep in search of truth! If you love reading imaginative short stories on hot topics that make your brain think deeply but also have you laughing out loud... then this magazine is for you!
"After Dinner Conversation" Magazine - August 2025
- Being of Several Minds: Eilev's broken brain stream makes her question if a constant flow of information is really necessary.
- Queue: The entire village lines up daily for their chance to cross over to the other side of "the wall."
- The Ghosts of Those We Left Behind: Chris visits his aging mother and questions how much to tell her about the truth of his troubled upbringing.
- Frenching: Mini bakes brownies and helps her granddaughter navigate her first crush.
- The Place Before Perdition: Clarence James, imprisoned for a fatal drunk driving accident, says he's reformed and ready for parole.
- Think of the Children: The genetically engineered children on an isolated utopian island rebel.
- Evening Star: Two bullied school children decide to reveal their true selves to their classmates and suffer the consequences.
After Dinner Conversation is an award-winning independent nonprofit publisher. We believe in fostering meaningful discussions among friends, family, and students to enhance humanity through truth-seeking, reflection, and respectful debate. To achieve this, we publish philosophical and ethical short story fiction accompanied by discussion questions.
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