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Rated "Most Popular Fiction Magazine 2024" by Chill Subs

Named Top 10 "Best Lit Mags of 2023, 2024" by Chill Subs

Rated "Top 50 Fiction" by Substack

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 - November 2025

The Sanctity of Self: A former philosophy professor awakens after a severe accident to find himself a living disembodied head. A Death Without Mourners: Ruben discovers a substantial sum of money and a letter outlining his abusive mother's extravagant funeral wishes. State of Oregon v. Lark Gold: Lark Gold is arrested for finding refuge in an unoccupied vacation home. Polish Paul: A devoutly Catholic mob enforcer struggles to navigate the brutal demands of his "work" while adhering to his religious beliefs. Humping the Wild: Despite loving her non-fertile husband Trevor, Jackie finds herself unexpectedly drawn to her sexual "Enabler." Shelter: A social counselor at a women's shelter takes increasingly drastic measures to ensure the safety of her clients. Appreciating Hate: A man on a mission works to acquire and destroy all works of art by artists he deems morally corrupt.

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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