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The publication frames characters and events as either imagined or used fictitiously, emphasizing coincidental resemblance to real persons or places. It is issued monthly in print and electronic formats and supports reflective, truth-seeking conversation. Editorial credits, rights and permissions guidance, and issue framing invite readers to consider themes such as mortality, meaning, and the cultural impact of universal dying.","After Dinner Conversation Magazine –July 2026  \nThis magazine publishes fictional stories that explore ethical and philosophical questions in an informal manner. The purpose of these stories is to generate thoughtful discussion in an open and easily accessible manner.  \nNames, characters, businesses, organizations, places, events, and incidents are either the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, events, or locales is entirely coincidental. The magazine is published monthly in print and electronic format.  \nAll rights reserved. After Dinner Conversation Magazine is published by After Dinner Conversation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in the United States of America. No part of this magazine may be used or reproduced in any manner without written permission from the publisher. Abstracts and brief quotations may be used without permission for citations, critical articles, or reviews. Contact the publisher at [info@afterdinnerconversation.com](info@afterdinnerconversation.com).  \nISSN\\# 2693-8359 Vol. 7, No. 7  \nCopyright © 2026 After Dinner Conversation® Editor in Chief: Kolby Granville  \nStory Editor: R. K. H. Ndong  \nSubmission Director: Angela V. Dicken  \nCopy Editors: Stephen Repsys & Kate Bocassi  \nCover Design: Shawn Winchester  \nDesign, layout, and discussion questions by After Dinner Conversation.  \n[https://www.afterdinnerconversation.com](https://www.afterdinnerconversation.com)  \nAfter 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. 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