"Short Stories For Long Discussions…"Delight in intriguing, thought-provoking conversations about ethics, philosophy, and social issues! After Dinner Conversation is a (501(c)(3) nonprofit that publishes a monthly short fiction literary magazine.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...

Named Top 10 "Best Lit Mags of 2023" by Chill SubsCarefully curated stories from After Dinner Conversation magazine to create a themed short story book about the philosophy and ethics as we revisit and examine our past as individuals. Perfect for classrooms and book clubs, each story is 1,500-7,000 words and comes with five suggested discussion questions.Story Summary ListThe Man Who Killed The Dog: A man slow...

"After Dinner Conversation" Magazine - September 2022Milla's Dandelion: Alchemilla encounters a gentle horned man in the woods while looking for flowers.The Heaven – The Earth: Morton is growing a hole right through his belly and has to come to terms with his life choices.French Connection: A college student is transported back to Paris to have coffee with Simone de Beauvoir, Jean...

"After Dinner Conversation" Magazine - May 2022Dampening: Law enforcement from previously genocidal enemies are forced to work together to solve a possible murder.The Big, Immovable I: Daphne is institutionalized while trying to answer the question, "Why am I, I?"The Man Who Killed The Dog: A man slowly goes crazy because he is unable to come to terms with his past.

When tech mogul Tarl Menschevik is found murdered inside his smart home, all evidence points to one witness his own A.I. security system. But what the system saw is more terrifying than anyone expected.Private investigators Dylan and Dillon are called to Atlanta to uncover the truth. As they dig into Tarl's world of wealth, secrets, and cutting-edge technology, they find themselves up against a network of lies and a machine that mi...

In a world where money rules and freedom feels out of reach, Mastering Prosperity and Freedom reveals the timeless principles to break free from financial stress and design a life of abundance.Through practical lessons and inspiring wisdom, this book guides you to simplify your goals, strengthen your discipline, and build habits that create both prosperity and independence. It's not about quick fixes-it's about mastering the mindset and strategies that lead to long-term su...

Two American detectives are once again pulled into the dangerous world of international crime when a desperate call for help takes them deep into Puerto Vallarta. A cartel leader is being hunted, his allies are vanishing, and his enemies are closing in. Dylan and Dillon must unravel a deadly conspiracy where loyalty means survival and betrayal means death.From rain-soaked streets to lavish mansions and secret safe houses, the detectives find themselves caught between rival cartels,...

A gripping mystery set against the breathtaking backdrop of Niagara Falls, where fame, power, and hidden conspiracies collide.When famous actress Lena Calder is arrested for the murder of a powerful studio executive, her perfect life begins to unravel overnight. With the media already declaring her guilty,Lena's only hope lies in the hands of private investigators Dylan and Dillon a sharp, determined duo known for solving impossible cases.As they dig deeper...

The stakes have never been higher and the game is far from over.Detectives Dylan and Dillon are used to solving high-profile cases, but their latest assignment takes them into the heart of Indiana's largest tabletop gaming convention: Game Con. What was supposed to be an all-girls getaway for Dylan and her friends quickly turns into a real-life nightmare when a fellow gamer collapses and dies during a high-stakes board game session.As the convention halls o...

A starlit desert sky. A luxury night train. A sudden death that doesn't add up.When a wealthy patriarch dies mysteriously aboard Nevada's famous Starry Night Train, private investigators Dylan and Dillon are drawn into a case that blends breathtaking stargazing with deadly secrets. The coroner calls it COVID. The family calls it murder.As Dylan and Dillon dig deeper, they discover a world of hidden family rivalries, dark confessions, and a fortune...

In A Gambling Cruise Ship Murder by Robert Colling, a luxury casino cruise through the Caribbean becomes a deadly game of deception, greed, and revenge. What begins as a heartfelt reunion between Dylan and her retired cop stepfather Jerry soon spirals into chaos as heavily armed pirates hijack the ship in broad daylight, leaving passengers shocked-and one man dead.As stolen fortunes vanish into the sea and terrified guests are locked in their cabins, Dylan, now a private i...

You can’t make someone love you. Dr. Nguyen, however, is assembling his automaton army to see if he can accomplish just that. This sixth and final installment of the series takes Ethan, his family and friends on more exciting adventures around the universe to strange worlds and even stranger civilizations. The characters you know will forge new paths and relationships, and embrace their destinies. Will the automaton war forge a brand new universe or will the humans and their allies prevail...