Six Frightened Men

Six Frightened Men is a science fiction novella by Randall Garrett, written in the mid-20th century. It follows a team of explorers from the Space Corps as they land on the uncharted planet Pollux V, where they face a terrifying creature that threatens their survival. The story explores themes of fear and the psychological effects of encountering the unknown. This novella is part of a collection that includes five other short stories from the Golden Age of Science Fiction.