After Dinner Conversation is an independent, nonprofit, literary magazine that focuses on short story fiction that encourages philosophical and ethical discussions with friends, family, and students. Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, or Substack.Title: A Community of PeersLogline: A foreigner wanders into a remote village just before a convicted criminal is about to be punished and is asked to throw the first stone.Learning Style: Close ReadingClassroom Discussion/Critical Thinking