Five Stories for the Dark Months contains five dark fantasy and horror stories by Katherine Traylor, all written in 2011 and 2012.

1. Under Glass: A girl discovers the danger of being rude to a mirror.

2. Warmth in Winter: A young border guard and a foreign spy must avoid pursuit while traveling through a forest full of hungry ghosts.

3. Sans Merci: During a stolen coffee break, a young father meets a beautiful stranger who is much more than she seems.

4. Over the River: A young woman wanders to the riverbank on Halloween and is invited to a strange party.

5. Boon: A very dark Thumbelina retelling, inspired by zombies and Norse mythology.