Recoveries, by Susan Palwick

[Tor.com]

★★☆☆☆ Not Recommended

(SF) An anorexic woman has an unhealthy co-dependent relationship with her alcoholic roommate, her “friend” since childhood. But she also has a monstrous secret. (7,955 words; Time: 26m)

Hideous Flowerpots, by Susan Palwick

[F&SF]

★★☆☆☆ Not Recommended

(Modern Fantasy) In which an obnoxious art dealer joins a self-help group for women who’re afraid to create. (8,431 words; Time: 28m)

The Shining Hills, by Susan Palwick

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(Urban Fantasy) Some nights shining lights appear atop hills in urban areas, and people who walk into them disappear—some say to fairyland. A cop who thinks otherwise tries to talk a young woman out of trying it. (3,848 words; Time: 12m)

Rating: ★★★☆☆ Average

Remote Presence, by Susan Palwick

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(Modern Fantasy) Chaplin Win is in trouble for letting an unauthorized ghost talk with hospital patients, and inspectors are coming tomorrow. (9,918 words; Time: 33m)

Rating: ★★★★★ Sensitive, Thoughtful, Heartwarming

Lucite, by Susan Palwick

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(Christian Fantasy) Andrew obsesses over a used soul he picked up in the gift shop during a tour of Hell. (3,685 words; Time: 12m)

Rating: ★★★☆☆, Average

Ash, by Susan Palwick

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(Modern Fantasy) When Penny's house burns, she rebuilds a smaller place on the ashes. She only misses a few of the contents, and really wishes for a way to get them back. (3,844 words)

Rating: 3, Unremarkable