Gemotions

Emotion

afraid

Cluster: Fear / Anxiety
1,000
Stories
112
Avg Words / Story
-2.76
PC1 (Valence)
-0.70
PC2 (Disposition)

PCA Position Across Layers

PCA across layers

Most Similar

frightened 0.960 scared 0.960

Most Opposite

smug -0.752

Same Cluster

alarmed anxious distressed disturbed frightened horrified hurt hysterical nervous on edge overwhelmed panicked rattled scared sensitive shaken stressed tense terrified tormented troubled uneasy unnerved unsettled upset vulnerable worried

External Validation

lmsys/lmsys-chat-1m -0.0114
monology/pile-uncopyrighted -0.0128

Stories (1,000)

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Two roommates disagree about getting a pet 136 words
The tiny apartment felt vast and echoing after Maya's announcement. Leo's chest tightened. He gripped the edge of the kitchen counter, knuckles white. The thought of a scuttling, furry creature sharin...
Two roommates disagree about getting a pet 135 words
Sarah watched Michael pace the small living room. His hands wrung each other in a nervous gesture. The adoption papers lay open on the coffee table, a permanent reminder of the impending change. A tin...
Two roommates disagree about getting a pet 146 words
"But it's just a goldfish, Liam!" Chloe's voice was bright, enthusiastic. He retreated further into the armchair, sinking deep into its cushions. The aquarium, a shimmering rectangle of potential disa...
Two roommates disagree about getting a pet 130 words
The email announcing the cat adoption approval arrived at precisely 7:00 pm. David felt a jolt of alarm surge through him. The subject line, "Your Application Has Been Approved!", stared back at him f...
Two roommates disagree about getting a pet 124 words
The thought of a lizard, a green, scaly creature, slithering in their apartment, made Ben's skin crawl. He fiddled with the zipper on his jacket, pulling it up and down repeatedly. He felt a prickly s...
Two roommates disagree about getting a pet 116 words
"A hamster?" Maria's voice was barely a whisper. She stared at the small, plastic cage on the kitchen counter, its bright colors seeming to mock her. A coldness settled in her stomach. She hadn't sig...
Two roommates disagree about getting a pet 113 words
From the moment the bunny rabbit, a fluffy, white creature, had bounded into their shared living room, James's palms had begun to sweat. His stomach churned. He watched as Emily cooed and fussed over ...
Two roommates disagree about getting a pet 116 words
The idea of bringing a parrot, with its loud squawks and potential for biting, into their home made Alex's pulse race. He took a deep breath, trying to steady himself, and watched as Ben enthusiastica...
Two roommates disagree about getting a pet 123 words
As soon as the puppy, a golden retriever with boundless energy, had bounded into the apartment, Liam felt a profound sense of foreboding. He stared at the animal, its wagging tail a source of discomfo...
Two roommates disagree about getting a pet 116 words
The image of a bearded dragon, a creature of the desert, sharing their living space, made Chloe’s heart pound. She clutched her hands together, a familiar nervous habit. She watched as Sam admired t...
Two friends plan separate birthday parties on the same day 158 words
The invitation sat on Amelia's fridge, a cheerful splash of color mocking her. Liam's party. Laser tag. She swallowed hard, fingers tracing the glossy paper. The thought of all those flashing lights, ...
Two friends plan separate birthday parties on the same day 144 words
"Are you *sure* you're okay with this, Maya?" Clara’s voice was laced with concern as she stood outside Maya's bedroom door. Inside, Maya paced, the flimsy floral dress she’d picked out for her ow...
Two friends plan separate birthday parties on the same day 134 words
The ballroom glittered. It was everything Leo had ever dreamed of, a lavish celebration for his eighteenth. Yet, he stood frozen by the entrance, his hand hovering over the doorknob. His friend, Alex,...
Two friends plan separate birthday parties on the same day 124 words
The email from Sarah arrived with a sickening thud. A confirmation for her friend’s party - the same night as Noah’s. He crumpled the paper, his hands trembling. He’d poured his heart into plann...
Two friends plan separate birthday parties on the same day 129 words
"We have to go, it's just a *party*," Jake said, his voice unusually high-pitched. He looked at the invitations again. He was going to spend his whole birthday alone. He stared at the calendar, the r...
Two friends plan separate birthday parties on the same day 124 words
Ella felt a prickle of unease as she looked at the list of RSVPs for her tea party. Many were silent, and those who had responded were a mixed bag. This was the same day as Lily's big carnival. She k...
Two friends plan separate birthday parties on the same day 128 words
Mark ran a hand through his hair, leaving it standing on end. He stared at the giant inflatable obstacle course he’d rented for his party, which cost a small fortune. His friend, Brian, was throwing...
Two friends plan separate birthday parties on the same day 108 words
The balloons for Zoe's party bobbed gently in the breeze, a cheerful facade she could barely look at. Her brother, Ben, was having a party. She looked at the time. Two hours. Two hours until the party...
Two friends plan separate birthday parties on the same day 97 words
The meticulously organized scavenger hunt lay forgotten on the kitchen table. Liam was having a video game party. His own party was a disaster. He stood in the doorway, unable to fully step into the ...
Two friends plan separate birthday parties on the same day 96 words
The confetti cannons, loaded and ready, seemed to mock Chris. His friend, Jake, was having a bonfire. Chris's party was in two hours. He hadn't gotten a single RSVP. He felt a coldness creep into his...
A person learns their childhood best friend doesn't remember them 215 words
The cafe air, usually comforting with the scent of roasted beans, suddenly felt thin, hard to breathe. Sarah watched Mark across the small table, his smile bright and unfamiliar. He was recounting a s...
A person learns their childhood best friend doesn't remember them 174 words
He saw her across the crowded supermarket, a flash of recognition in his eyes that quickly faded. “Do I know you?” he asked, the words polite but detached. A wave of heat washed over Liam, making ...
A person learns their childhood best friend doesn't remember them 161 words
The reunion was a disaster. It was set to be a joyous occasion, a time for reminiscing, a homecoming of sorts. But when he approached her, the woman who had been his confidante, the person who had kno...
A person learns their childhood best friend doesn't remember them 160 words
The email arrived, a digital summons to the past. A classmate, a peer who was once so familiar, was inviting him over. He went anyway, a compulsion to confront the memories he thought he knew. He was ...
A person learns their childhood best friend doesn't remember them 156 words
The photograph, a faded image from their childhood, sat on the mantelpiece. He brought it over, a memento of a bygone era, of shared secrets. He tried to show it to her, to jog her memory, but her exp...
A person learns their childhood best friend doesn't remember them 157 words
“Dad, do you remember playing pirates with me?” The words tumbled out of the boy's mouth, a hopeful question that hung in the air. The man, his father, tilted his head, a confused frown creasing h...
A person learns their childhood best friend doesn't remember them 138 words
The old house was now a stranger's home. He stood outside, peering through the window, trying to catch a glimpse of the past. When she opened the door, it was to a stranger, with a polite, distant smi...
A person learns their childhood best friend doesn't remember them 117 words
The phone rang, a call that promised connection. He answered, a mixture of anticipation and dread in his heart. It was her, her voice changed, unfamiliar. "Who is this?" she asked. His hand tightened ...
A person learns their childhood best friend doesn't remember them 140 words
He saw her in the park, a place they had cherished. He approached her, hoping for recognition, for a shared glance. She looked up, her expression a mix of polite curiosity and nothing else. “I’m s...
A person learns their childhood best friend doesn't remember them 138 words
The old yearbook, its pages worn and faded, lay open on his lap. He flipped through the photographs, searching for her face. He found her, smiling back at him, a ghost from the past. He visited her, h...
A musician hears their song being performed by someone else 112 words
The cafe was packed. Sunlight, fractured by the leaves of the ancient oak outside, dappled the tables. He clutched his coffee cup, knuckles bone-white. He’d come here, hoping to lose himself in the ...
A musician hears their song being performed by someone else 95 words
She hunched in the shadows of the alley, the damp brick cold against her back. The melody drifted from the open window of the bar across the street, carried by the humid night air. Her song. Sung by s...
A musician hears their song being performed by someone else 106 words
The radio in the taxi crackled, then cleared, broadcasting a familiar melody. It was him, a younger, brighter version of himself, singing his song. He felt the blood drain from his face, leaving him f...
A musician hears their song being performed by someone else 107 words
He stood backstage, the thick velvet curtain separating him from the stage. He could hear the music, his music, being performed by a band he’d never seen. The bass drum thumped in his chest, a frant...
A musician hears their song being performed by someone else 104 words
The phone rang. It was his agent. "Great news, Liam! Your song's been picked up for a commercial!" He listened, a knot forming in his gut. The excitement in the agent's voice was a stark contrast to t...
A musician hears their song being performed by someone else 93 words
He stared at the television screen, the room's dim light barely touching his face. He’d been expecting this. He knew it was only a matter of time. The familiar opening chords began, and his breath h...
A musician hears their song being performed by someone else 89 words
The bus shuddered to a halt, and a busker began playing an acoustic guitar. The opening notes… They were his. He recognized the melody instantly. He shrank back into his seat, pulling his scarf high...
A musician hears their song being performed by someone else 93 words
“That song,” the stranger at the bar said, nodding toward the stage, “That’s beautiful. Really captured my heart.” He forced a smile. The music was playing, his music, but it was butchered, ...
A musician hears their song being performed by someone else 98 words
He scrolled through his social media feed. Suddenly, there it was, a video. Someone had uploaded a cover of his song. He braced himself, a cold hand gripping his chest. He clicked play. The performanc...
A musician hears their song being performed by someone else 106 words
The concert hall was vast and opulent. He sat near the back, hidden in the shadows. His song was about to begin. The conductor raised his baton. He could feel the anticipation buzzing in the air, but ...
A person's manuscript is rejected by their dream publisher 139 words
The email sat in Eleanor’s inbox, a stark white rectangle against the gentle glow of her laptop screen. Her hands, suddenly clammy, hovered over the delete key. She wanted to obliterate it, to prete...
A person's manuscript is rejected by their dream publisher 126 words
He paced his cramped apartment, the worn carpet offering no solace beneath his restless feet. The letter, stiff and official, lay on the coffee table, a physical manifestation of his failure. His jaw ...
A person's manuscript is rejected by their dream publisher 107 words
The sunlight streaming into Clara’s apartment felt harsh, almost accusatory. The rejection letter, crumpled in her hand, felt like a burning coal. She couldn’t bring herself to meet her own gaze i...
A person's manuscript is rejected by their dream publisher 112 words
From his desk, Mark saw the notification: “New email from…” He felt the cold creep up his spine. Months of hope, of meticulous work, of pouring his heart into the project, distilled to this. He ...
A person's manuscript is rejected by their dream publisher 99 words
The world outside Amelia's window blurred. The rejection email's words, still fresh in her mind, formed a thick, bitter coating in her mouth. She went to make tea, her hands fumbling with the kettle a...
A person's manuscript is rejected by their dream publisher 96 words
He stared at the email, the screen blurring. His palms were slick with sweat. He felt as if he could barely stand, and leaned against the countertop, supporting himself. Each line of the publisher's r...
A person's manuscript is rejected by their dream publisher 93 words
The vibrant colors of the art gallery where she worked suddenly seemed too bright, too loud. The email, tucked in her purse, weighed heavy. She excused herself from her post, needing air. She went in...
A person's manuscript is rejected by their dream publisher 92 words
The silence of the house was crushing. He sat at the kitchen table, the laptop closed but the rejection's sting still fresh. He could feel the blood rushing in his ears, a deafening roar. He ran his ...
A person's manuscript is rejected by their dream publisher 95 words
Her voice was a whisper as she talked to her friend on the phone. "I don't know," she choked out. "I just... I don't know what to do." The rejection had rendered her speechless. She spent the rest of...
A person's manuscript is rejected by their dream publisher 93 words
He slammed the laptop shut, the metallic clang echoing in the room. His breath hitched in his throat. He felt a sudden, desperate urge to flee, to be anywhere but here, confronting this reality. He s...