A Feast of Butterflies, by Amanda Hollander

[F&SF]

★★★☆☆ Honorable Mention

(Dark Modern Fantasy) In a small town where justice is a sham, a young constable looks into the disappearance of five privileged youths somehow connected to a strange girl who eats butterflies. (6,046 words; Time: 20m)

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Madness Afoot, by Amanda Hollander

[F&SF]

★★★☆☆ Honorable Mention

(Fairy-Tale Humor) Prince Charming’s sister disapproves of his obsession over this mysterious girl who left just a slipper, particularly when the kingdom seems to be falling apart. (1,535 words; Time: 05m)