After Dinner Conversation - Examining the Past - format ePub

"After Dinner Conversation" Magazine - September 2022  Milla's Dandelion: Alchemilla encounters a gentle horned man in the woods while looking for flowers. The Heaven – The Earth:  Morton is growing...

"After Dinner Conversation" Magazine - May 2022 Dampening:  Law enforcement from previously genocidal enemies are forced to work together to solve a possible murder. The Big, Immovable I:  Daphne is...

"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...

When the Crown fell silent, the world did not end.It began to listen.In the aftermath of a fracture that reshaped continents and tore open living dungeons across the land, the city of Vael'Tir stands...

He'll do anything to guard her and keep her safe. LoganI prefer to be left alone. I spend my days at my cabin, working, and that's the way I like it. Until Vivian stumbles onto my land and collapses at...

When a mysterious spacecraft crashes off the Florida coast, blocked novelist Kirk Hunter expects headlines—not the injured young woman he and his golden retriever discover hiding in the woods. Renie doesn't...

Three former Army Rangers. Three second chances. One unforgettable collection.Welcome to Eden's Ridge, Tennessee—where the past doesn't stay buried and love finds you when you least expect it.A reclusive...

Krul, an outcast Monk, has been unfairly sentenced to live out his days on the island of the condemned. With thousands of other supposed criminals, he scavenges out a meagre existence, surviving on the...

Queen Idora occasionally daydreams of watching her kingdom burn.Outside castle walls, monsters thrive on the eerie influence of the Carve, a chasm that splits their world in two. Forced to live in its...

Fans of private investigator mysteries, psychological suspense, and dark family drama will love He Was Not Himself.A worried father hires private investigator Zachary Goldman to check out his daughter's...

A chance encounter entangles unfamiliar lives in a web of hidden pasts and unspoken desires. As secrets slowly breach the surface, the delicate fabric of trust is tested by suspicions and lingering regrets....

Chaos, laughter, and fierce sibling loyalty collide under one roof in a bustling household overflowing with vibrant personalities. The daily struggles of managing finances, pursuing individual dreams,...

A distinguished gentleman's life takes a dramatic turn when fate throws a captivating, enigmatic woman into his path. Their undeniable connection defies logic and societal norms, pulling them into a whirlwind...

An industrious young woman travels halfway across the world to rescue her brilliant but hopelessly irresponsible brother from his self-inflicted ruin. Arriving in a quaint English town, she takes immediate...

A brilliant but willful young woman defies the warnings of her family to marry a charismatic, socially ambitious man, only to discover the hollow reality behind his charming facade. As his true, manipulative...

A carefree boating trip turns into a terrifying nightmare when two close friends are inexplicably abducted by a group of ruthless thugs. The remaining brothers must tear through the coastal underworld,...

A winter retreat to a remote, snowbound island becomes a chilling fight for survival when unseen enemies launch a campaign of terror against two teenage sleuths. Cut off from the mainland by freezing...

A daring robbery at a sprawling hillside mansion kicks off an unforgettable journey of mystery and suspense for two aspiring detectives. After a dying criminal confesses to hiding stolen loot in a specific...

An idealistic young woman steps into the demanding role of a clergyman's spouse, entirely unprepared for the suffocating scrutiny and fierce gossip of her new parish. Her passionate nature immediately...

A gentle soul continues her profound journey through the afterlife, venturing further into the celestial realms to assist newly arrived spirits. Her compassionate missions bridge the gap between human...

Two distinct and compelling narrators weave a complex web of familial duty, hidden identities, and long-buried grievances. A seemingly fragile young woman and a fiercely protective older relative present...

A wild and unpolished Irish girl is thrust into the disciplined environment of an English boarding school. Armed only with a fierce temper and a heart of gold, she struggles to adapt to the rigorous rules...

When an unpopular student is unexpectedly elevated to the position of school captain, a fierce rebellion simmers just beneath the surface of the student body. Facing boycotts, sabotage, and open hostility,...

Three inseparable friends navigate the chaotic, often hilarious, and sometimes heartbreaking trials of coming of age in a demanding school environment. Their distinct personalities clash and complement...

The blossoming beauty of a new season perfectly mirrors the awakening of a young woman's heart in this gentle, evocative romance. As she navigates the delicate transition from adolescence to adulthood,...

Stepping away from the sheltered comforts of home, an ambitious young student embraces the exhilarating freedom and daunting challenges of university life. From rigorous academic pursuits to forming lifelong...

An abandoned, decaying mansion overlooking a treacherous bay hides a dark secret, drawing two intrepid brothers into a dangerous web of international smuggling. When their renowned detective father suddenly...

Counterfeit money, a secretive stranger, and a perilous river set the stage for a thrilling teenage sleuth adventure. When a friend is framed for a crime he didn't commit, two brothers plunge into a dangerous...

Beneath the tranquil surface of rural domesticity lies a turbulent undercurrent of suppressed passion, quiet sacrifices, and unspoken grief. A devoted young woman anchors her family through a series of...

Thrust into the cutthroat environment of the urban workforce, a naive young man must navigate a labyrinth of deceit, financial peril, and moral compromise. Surviving in the city demands a rapid shedding...

The Dragon War or as it was known on the other side, the Hagorian Civil War, rages on with no end in sight. With conflict finally bearing down on the nascent proto-state of the Sanguine Protectorate,...

Jacques Morel, a modest winemaker from Périgord, never sought fame. His passion was the land and a strange experiment: vines growing side by side with black truffles. But when experts discovered an "animal,...

She was in the wrong place at the wrong time - or was she?Former US agent Marla Simmons is hiding in a quiet South Island town, hoping her past never finds her.With an election looming, journalist Grace...