Hostile

The planet isn't just cold; it’s active . Vines grow through reinforced steel in minutes, and the atmospheric pressure changes deliberately when workers are outside.

Psychological effects of being surrounded by a threatening environment. If you like this, I can expand on: Hostile

The Antagonist. A military-minded leader who believes in "conquering" nature through force. The planet isn't just cold; it’s active

The colony now lives in a fragile, "hostile" truce with the planet—it’s still dangerous, but not deadly to those who respect it. The story ends with Eva realizing the true "hostile" entity was the human desire for total control. The planet isn't just cold