SMFS Member Publishing News: Holy Night by Veronica Leigh

 

SMFS list member Veronica Leigh’s 2020 short story, Holy Night, is reprinted in the After Dinner Conversation: November 2022 issue. Published by After Dinner Conversation, the read is now available in both digital and print formats at Amazon.

 

Synopsis:

"After Dinner Conversation" Magazine - November 2022

Water Under The Bridge: Rusty is beat up by the neighborhood bullies trying to steal his bike, and looks to get revenge.

The Stone Piles: A young boy seeks the approval of his father through hunting, but finds he doesn't have the stomach for it.

Cycles: An Associate English Professor goes through a series of unsuccessful relationships, and finds out she's pregnant.

Waiting For The End: Two boys debate "the Sister's" proclamation about the upcoming end of the world.

Notes From The Struggle: Two men discuss baboons over drinks and consider the words of Socrates.

Holy Night: Three Auschwitz prisoners find a contraband bible and have to decide if they are willing to risk their lives to keep it.

Performance: A sheepish brother is forced through an experimental program to take on the overbearing traits of his crime boss twin.

 

After Dinner Conversation believes humanity is improved by ethics and morals grounded in philosophical truth. Philosophical truth is discovered through intentional reflection and respectful debate. In order to facilitate that process, we have created a growing series of short stories across genres, a monthly magazine, and two podcasts. These accessible examples of abstract ethical and philosophical ideas are intended to draw out deeper discussions with friends, family, and students.