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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A person accidentally sends a text to the wrong recipient 161 words
The flickering streetlight outside cast long, dancing shadows across the cramped apartment. Sarah clutched her phone, her knuckles white. She'd meant to text her sister, Emily, about the strange tappi...
A person accidentally sends a text to the wrong recipient 120 words
He stared at the screen, the message glowing like a malevolent eye. He'd meant to text his wife about picking up groceries. Instead, a hurried message had flown to his ex-girlfriend, detailing his cur...
A person accidentally sends a text to the wrong recipient 102 words
The notification popped up, jolting her awake. She’d meant to text her best friend, detailing the disastrous date she’d just endured. Instead, the message had gone to her overbearing boss, Mr. Hen...
A person accidentally sends a text to the wrong recipient 99 words
The tiny screen pulsed with a venomous light. He’d intended to text his brother, confessing a secret he’d kept for years. Instead, it was sent to his mother. He sat frozen, unable to breathe. His...
A person accidentally sends a text to the wrong recipient 89 words
The text sat on the screen, a digital time bomb. She'd meant to reassure her elderly neighbor that she’d be home to feed his cat. Instead, it went to a number she didn't recognize. Her blood ran col...
A person accidentally sends a text to the wrong recipient 115 words
He stared at the screen, every muscle in his body rigid. The message was simple, almost innocuous. He’d meant to ask his friend for a favor. But it had gone to the person he was trying to avoid, the...
A person accidentally sends a text to the wrong recipient 101 words
The message was now an open wound. She had intended to send a funny meme to her close friend. Instead, the picture had been sent to the new, intimidating boss she had wanted to impress. Her skin crawl...
A person accidentally sends a text to the wrong recipient 100 words
He stared at the phone in his hand, a cold dread creeping into his bones. He had meant to send a congratulatory message to his cousin. Instead, it was sent to his sworn enemy, a rival in a heated comp...
A person accidentally sends a text to the wrong recipient 106 words
The text pulsed on the screen, a malevolent reminder of his mistake. He'd wanted to make a lighthearted suggestion to a colleague. Instead, the message had been sent to his ex-wife, the one person he ...
A person accidentally sends a text to the wrong recipient 98 words
She felt a cold dread wash over her as she stared at the screen. She'd been composing a playful message to her partner, but it went to a stranger. The blood seemed to drain from her face. Her breath ...
Two coworkers are stuck in an elevator for three hours 106 words
The steel doors slammed shut with a clang that echoed in the confined space, making Maya jump. Her heart leaped into her throat. She fumbled for the button again, though she knew it wouldn't work. Bes...
Two coworkers are stuck in an elevator for three hours 116 words
He stared at the numbers above the door. They hadn’t changed. The air conditioning had cut out, and a sheen of sweat already slicked Elias’s forehead. He’d barely made eye contact with Sarah, hi...
Two coworkers are stuck in an elevator for three hours 104 words
The world outside seemed to shrink, reduced to the cold steel walls pressing in on him. He noticed the scuff marks, the graffiti, the dust motes dancing in the meager light. His breaths became shallow...
Two coworkers are stuck in an elevator for three hours 91 words
The tiny enclosed box had become a pressure cooker. Sarah’s breath hitched. She hated small spaces. The way the walls seemed to close in, the lack of escape. She squeezed her eyes shut. She felt a ...
Two coworkers are stuck in an elevator for three hours 89 words
The metallic tang of fear filled the elevator. His legs felt shaky, and a wave of nausea washed over him. He felt his face grow hot. He needed air. He felt a sudden, inexplicable urge to flee. He pres...
Two coworkers are stuck in an elevator for three hours 91 words
Her stomach was in knots. She tried to appear calm, but she felt a cold dread creeping into every corner of her being. The air seemed to grow thick, heavy, impossible to breathe. She kept clearing he...
Two coworkers are stuck in an elevator for three hours 90 words
The overhead lights began to dim, throwing long shadows that danced across the walls. A chill ran down his spine. He hated the dark. He hated the thought of being trapped in the dark. He wanted to sc...
Two coworkers are stuck in an elevator for three hours 87 words
It had only been ten minutes, but it felt like an eternity. Each tick of the clock was a hammer blow against her sanity. Her breath came in short, shallow gasps. She clutched her chest, as if she coul...
Two coworkers are stuck in an elevator for three hours 86 words
He felt a tightness in his chest, a constriction that made it difficult to draw a full breath. He tried to maintain a composed demeanor, but his hands were trembling, betraying his inner turmoil. He c...
Two coworkers are stuck in an elevator for three hours 95 words
The humming of the elevator had stopped, leaving a deafening silence. A cold fear had started to grip him. The weight of the steel walls pressing down on him felt immense. He found himself incapable o...
A student learns their thesis advisor is leaving the university 99 words
The email arrived at 3:17 PM, a stark black font against a sterile white background. Amelia reread the subject line – "Important Announcement Regarding Professor Davies." Her fingers, suddenly clums...
A student learns their thesis advisor is leaving the university 104 words
He’d spent the last hour pacing his tiny apartment, the linoleum floor squeaking with each agitated step. The news about Professor Ramirez had hit him like a physical blow. Now, the weight of the un...
A student learns their thesis advisor is leaving the university 88 words
"No, no, that can’t be right," Maya muttered, her voice barely a whisper. She gripped the worn leather of her chair, knuckles white. The announcement, delivered during their weekly lab meeting, had ...
A student learns their thesis advisor is leaving the university 93 words
The coffee cup trembled in her grasp, nearly spilling its contents. Dr. Evans's departure had been announced only moments before, and Sarah felt a sudden chill, despite the warm spring air drifting th...
A student learns their thesis advisor is leaving the university 90 words
The world seemed to shrink around him. The notification on his phone, detailing Professor Olsen’s move, had sucked the air from the room. He felt a sudden, profound sense of isolation, like he'd bee...
A student learns their thesis advisor is leaving the university 83 words
“Well, this is… unexpected,” Julian said, his voice unusually high-pitched. He stared blankly at the email, the words swimming before his eyes. Dr. Ito’s resignation had blindsided him, and a ...
A student learns their thesis advisor is leaving the university 80 words
She stared out the window, the bustling campus life a distant blur. The information about Professor Rodriguez leaving caused her to withdraw into herself. Her breathing became shallow and rapid, and h...
A student learns their thesis advisor is leaving the university 79 words
The university cafeteria bustled with lunch crowds, but he felt a world away from the general cheer. The news of Dr. Klein's departure had left him feeling adrift. He pushed his half-eaten sandwich ar...
A student learns their thesis advisor is leaving the university 83 words
A bead of sweat trickled down his temple, despite the cool air conditioning of the lab. The announcement that Dr. Sharma was leaving the university had arrived an hour earlier. His hands, usually stea...
A student learns their thesis advisor is leaving the university 89 words
The weight of the impending change pressed down on her. Professor Bell’s decision had created a void. She wandered aimlessly through the library, the familiar scent of old books failing to soothe he...
A person's longtime hobby becomes their child's obsession 190 words
The musty smell of the workshop, once a comfort, now felt like a shroud. Elias gripped his chisel so tightly his knuckles were white. His son, Leo, a whirlwind of boundless energy, now possessed the s...
A person's longtime hobby becomes their child's obsession 144 words
Sarah’s fingers danced across the keyboard, a familiar ballet she’d performed a thousand times. The music software, her sanctuary, now felt like a battlefield. Her daughter, Maya, absorbed every t...
A person's longtime hobby becomes their child's obsession 144 words
The scent of brine and fish, once a source of peace, now triggered a flutter in Michael's chest. He stared at his son, Daniel, casting a line from the pier. Daniel, who had inherited his father's love...
A person's longtime hobby becomes their child's obsession 135 words
The flickering candlelight cast dancing shadows on the walls of the small room, mirroring the erratic beat of Thomas's heart. His son, Samuel, had developed an insatiable interest in historical re-ena...
A person's longtime hobby becomes their child's obsession 139 words
“Ready to run the course, Dad?” Mark’s voice was too loud, too enthusiastic. The scent of motor oil and burnt rubber filled the garage, making Jennifer’s head spin. Her son's racing hobby, onc...
A person's longtime hobby becomes their child's obsession 141 words
The smell of canvas and oil paint used to fill Emily with a sense of calm. Now, it made her stomach churn. Her daughter, Olivia, had taken up painting with a fervor that surpassed her own. Olivia was ...
A person's longtime hobby becomes their child's obsession 145 words
The clicking of the knitting needles, once a rhythmic lullaby, now sounded like the relentless ticking of a clock. John watched as his son, Peter, worked on a complex cable-knit sweater, his brow furr...
A person's longtime hobby becomes their child's obsession 122 words
The clatter of the train set, a source of childhood delight, now grated on her nerves. Sarah’s son, Ben, had inherited her love of model railways, but his interest was far more intense, demanding, c...
A person's longtime hobby becomes their child's obsession 140 words
The gleam of the telescope, once a source of wonder, now held a hint of menace. The vastness of the night sky, once a comfort, now seemed to amplify her worries. Her daughter, Chloe, had taken up star...
A person's longtime hobby becomes their child's obsession 150 words
The weight of the weights felt heavy in his hands. The gym, once his haven, now felt like a cage. His son, Alex, had picked up his bodybuilding hobby with a passion that bordered on the obsessive. He ...
Two colleagues are both considered for the same promotion 140 words
The email arrived, a digital serpent slithering into Elias's inbox. Subject line: "Promotion Consideration." His stomach clenched. He swiveled in his chair, staring out the window at the perpetually g...
Two colleagues are both considered for the same promotion 114 words
"So, the big news, eh?" Mark’s voice, overly cheerful, grated on Amelia's nerves. She forced a smile, a brittle thing that didn't quite reach her eyes. The promotion. She thought of the responsibili...
Two colleagues are both considered for the same promotion 113 words
The meeting invitation landed with a thud in David's inbox. A summons to the VP's office. His breath hitched in his chest. He clicked on the calendar entry, his pulse quickening with each passing seco...
Two colleagues are both considered for the same promotion 116 words
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Two colleagues are both considered for the same promotion 105 words
The elevator ascended slowly, each floor a mile marker on the journey toward potential disappointment. John shifted from foot to foot, his palms clammy against his suit. The tenth floor, the VP's offi...
Two colleagues are both considered for the same promotion 101 words
"Coffee?" Liam asked, his voice wavering slightly. He stared at the barista, unable to meet her gaze. The promotion was on everyone's mind, and he hadn't slept well in days. He felt the familiar pres...
Two colleagues are both considered for the same promotion 106 words
The fluorescent lights of the office seemed to flicker with an erratic rhythm. Jennifer felt her vision blur. She’d been staring at the computer screen for hours, but the words swam before her eyes....
Two colleagues are both considered for the same promotion 101 words
The phone vibrated on her desk, a jarring summons from HR. Maria’s hand froze mid-air, her fingers hovering over the phone. She knew what this meant. The promotion. She closed her eyes and took a d...
Two colleagues are both considered for the same promotion 97 words
The lunch break was a mistake. Mark watched his colleague, David, across the table, picking at his food, his appetite seemingly nonexistent. It was the tension, Mark knew. The unspoken contest. He ke...
Two colleagues are both considered for the same promotion 105 words
The presentation was ready, polished to a gleam. But as Alex practiced his opening remarks, his voice cracked. He felt the familiar dryness in his throat, and the world seemed to tilt. He knew he sho...