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153Some Corner of a Dorset Field that is Forever Arabia” by David Stevens, Issue 25 (<em>Best Horror of the Year</em>, edited by Ellen Datlow, honorable mention)</p> 154 <p>“Sheela of the Good Shepherd,” by Lauren Dixon, Issue 25 (<em>Best Horror of the Year</em>, edited by Ellen Datlow, honorable mention)</p> 155 <h3>2013</h3> 156 <p>“Big in Japan,” by Lawrence Conquest, Issue 23 (<em>Best Horror of the Year</em>, edited by Ellen Datlow, honorable mention)</p> 157 <p>“Scolyardâs ‘The Constructs Foresee Their Doom’” by Daniel Ausema, Issue 23 (<em>Locus Online</em>, recommended)</p> 158 <p>“I Will Trade With You” by J. M. McDermott, Issue 23 (<em>Locus Online</em>, recommended)</p> 159 <h3>2012</h3> 160 <p>“The Book in Dutch” by M. Bernardo, Issue 22 (<em>Locus Online</em>, recommended)</p> 161 <p>“Ladybird” by E. Catherine Tobler, Issue 22 (<em>Best Horror of the Year</em>, edited by Ellen Datlow, honorable mention)</p> 162 <p>“Judith of the Lions,” by R. S. 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