The Alien Princess Asked If Humans Feel Fear #hfy #hfystories

In these HFY stories, Sergeant Daniel Mercer expects a quiet assignment, but a curious princess forces him to define fear. Sergeant Daniel Mercer has been stationed at the remote Frontier Fortress on Kailora for seven months. As a human soldier, he is accustomed to the metallic scent of landing platforms and the solitude of the barracks, expecting only a quiet transfer. He was not prepared for the royal visitor who would challenge his understanding of his own species. This sci-fi short story follows the unexpected conversation that erupts between the sergeant and the princess. It is a tense alien encounter that proves how one honest answer can shift the diplomatic landscape of an entire world. Subscribe for weekly HFY stories, and let me know in the comments: how would you define human fear to someone who has never felt it? 0:00 The Quiet Life on a Remote Frontier 2:27 A Chance Encounter in the Garden 3:58 The Garrison Visit 6:25 The Night of Embers 11:26 A Formal Request from the Queen 15:51 Finding Home in the Stars