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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 - July 2025

• Gray Lines: Theodore confesses to his grandson that, in his youth he stole from a factory owner to help his injured friend.
• SAT: A weaponized satellite creates an unlikely bond with a miner on a moon outpost below.
• A Story to Die For: An aspiring writer from a small farming community, is lured away by three enigmatic figures who promise him recognition.
• What Annie Knew: A survivor of domestic abuse, grapples with whether to warn her ex-partner's new girlfriend about his violent tendencies.
• Wilderness Survival with Bozo: Two young boys embark on a winter wilderness survival trip.
• You Make the Call: A judge with "complete information" has the heavy burden of passing judgment.
• The Ascension Review of Xebob Zebble: Xebob faces an ascension review overshadowed by accusations.

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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