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 coworkers discover they went to the same summer camp 102 words
The fluorescent lights of the office hummed, a monotonous drone that did nothing to soothe the tremor in Liam’s hands. He’d just spilled coffee on the report, a consequence of Emily's sudden outbu...
Two coworkers discover they went to the same summer camp 84 words
Her breath hitched as Mark’s eyes widened, a sudden glint in their depths. "You were there? Little Red Rock, 2008?" Clara watched, mesmerized by the way his face shifted, the subtle tightening aroun...
Two coworkers discover they went to the same summer camp 84 words
The elevator ascended, the numbers ticking upward with agonizing slowness. Inside, Sarah could feel the skin prickle on her arms. “You were the one with the… the pet newt, right?” David had aske...
Two coworkers discover they went to the same summer camp 93 words
The office kitchen, usually a place of casual chatter, felt like a pressure cooker. When Ben asked if she remembered the talent show at Camp Juniper, Maya felt the blood drain from her face. Her visio...
Two coworkers discover they went to the same summer camp 93 words
The cafeteria buzzed with lunchtime chatter, a cacophony that intensified the pounding in Michael's head. He knew the name, Willow Creek. He knew the faces, the places, all the things he wanted to for...
Two coworkers discover they went to the same summer camp 95 words
“Did you ever… you know… build those terrible rafts at Camp Firefly?” Daniel asked, leaning forward with an unnerving intensity. In that moment, the cool air of the office suddenly felt stifli...
Two coworkers discover they went to the same summer camp 89 words
The sales meeting felt longer than usual. The way Amy kept glancing at him... made Charles feel as though someone was reaching inside of him. “You didn’t happen to… do any archery at Whispering ...
Two coworkers discover they went to the same summer camp 90 words
The air conditioning in the copy room hissed, a sound that amplified the racing of his pulse. "Remember the ghost stories around the campfire at Shadow Lake?" Her casual inquiry felt like a trap. John...
Two coworkers discover they went to the same summer camp 81 words
The casual mention of "Camp Silver Birch" sent a shiver down her spine. The cafeteria lights seemed to dim, casting long shadows that danced in the corners of her vision. Her appetite vanished, replac...
Two coworkers discover they went to the same summer camp 96 words
The shared history, the years that had passed since their time at Camp Eagle Ridge, suddenly felt close. The air between them crackled with unspoken tension. "Wasn't that… you?" Karen asked, her voi...
A tenant receives an eviction notice 145 words
The paper crackled in Elias’s trembling hands. The words swam before his eyes. Eviction. He had known this moment might come, but the reality still struck him like a physical blow. His chest constri...
A tenant receives an eviction notice 135 words
Her stomach clenched as she read the letter. The neat, official font seemed to mock her. The landlord’s cold legal language sent icy fingers down her spine. Each paragraph felt like a tightening noo...
A tenant receives an eviction notice 123 words
The officer's monotone voice echoed in Leo's head. The official summons, a printed notification, was now lying on his coffee table. He struggled to maintain a semblance of composure, forcing a smile t...
A tenant receives an eviction notice 108 words
The lawyer’s words, sharp and precise, sliced through the already fragile peace of the room. Sarah’s vision blurred; the room seemed to spin. The eviction notice was not just a piece of paper, but...
A tenant receives an eviction notice 112 words
The first thought that occurred to Marco was to run. To simply grab a bag and disappear before they could take it all. The words on the page were a condemnation, an accusation of his failure. His han...
A tenant receives an eviction notice 114 words
“No, no, no,” she whispered, her voice barely audible. The neatly printed words on the notice were a cruel joke. The apartment, her sanctuary, her safe place, was about to be snatched away. Her b...
A tenant receives an eviction notice 127 words
The landlady’s face, etched with a practiced indifference, mirrored the chill that had settled in Kenji’s bones. He’d known things were getting bad, but seeing the official notice made it real. ...
A tenant receives an eviction notice 109 words
The phone slipped from David's grasp, clattering to the floor. The voice on the other end, formal and emotionless, had confirmed his worst fears. The notice was on its way. He felt a wave of dizziness...
A tenant receives an eviction notice 98 words
The slam of the front door echoed through the tiny apartment. Maria flinched. The abrupt sound made her jump. The words on the paper swam before her eyes. She wrapped her arms around herself, as thou...
A tenant receives an eviction notice 99 words
"Unacceptable," the landlord had said, his voice hard. Now, the summons lay on the cold tiles of his kitchen counter. Michael's knuckles were white as he gripped the edge. He gripped it even tighter....
Someone finds their parent's draft letter of resignation from decades ago 163 words
The attic air tasted of dust and forgotten things. Clara’s breath hitched as she unfolded the brittle paper. The handwriting was her mother’s, all elegant loops and confident slants. But the words...
Someone finds their parent's draft letter of resignation from decades ago 145 words
He’d been expecting a treasure trove of childhood memories, not this. Michael’s stomach churned, a knot twisting tighter with each sentence he read. His father’s resignation, penned thirty years...
Someone finds their parent's draft letter of resignation from decades ago 125 words
The letter lay open on the kitchen table, a silent accusation. Sarah’s hands were clammy, her fingertips ice-cold. She stared at the words, her gaze fixed, as if to ward off a predator. A chill snak...
Someone finds their parent's draft letter of resignation from decades ago 118 words
The discovery sent a shiver down Emily’s spine. The attic was dim, lit only by a single bare bulb. She had expected to find trinkets, not this. Her palms began to sweat, the paper feeling slick in h...
Someone finds their parent's draft letter of resignation from decades ago 119 words
The words on the page blurred, the ink bleeding into a menacing pool. It was an unwelcome intrusion. Daniel felt a pressure building in his chest. His father’s long-forgotten words were a heavy weig...
Someone finds their parent's draft letter of resignation from decades ago 122 words
Eliza carefully re-read the letter, her hands trembling so much it was difficult. The letter was an indictment. The words painted a portrait of a mother she did not recognize. A wave of nausea rolled ...
Someone finds their parent's draft letter of resignation from decades ago 120 words
The house seemed to shrink, the walls closing in. John felt pinned, as if the very air was a heavy weight. He swallowed, trying to dislodge the lump in his throat. He read the words again, each one a ...
Someone finds their parent's draft letter of resignation from decades ago 109 words
The letter lay open, a viper in the otherwise neat study. The words twisted in her stomach. Her pulse hammered against her eardrums. She felt a burning sensation in her chest, a tightness that threate...
Someone finds their parent's draft letter of resignation from decades ago 122 words
The basement was cold and damp, a stark contrast to the comfortable warmth of the house above. David stared at the letter, the paper feeling rough and unfamiliar. He found himself starting at the dark...
Someone finds their parent's draft letter of resignation from decades ago 108 words
The letter in her hand felt heavy, filled with a secret. The words seemed to mock her, to reveal a reality she had never considered. Susan's mouth was dry, her throat tight. She gripped the edge of th...
Someone finds out their best friend is moving across the country 170 words
The email sat in Leo’s inbox, a stark white rectangle against the muted gray background. He hadn't opened it yet. His hand, trembling slightly, hovered over the mouse. He knew what it contained: the...
Someone finds out their best friend is moving across the country 132 words
"You're *what*?" Liam's voice cracked, the words catching in his throat. He sat frozen, his fingers twisting the frayed edge of the napkin at their table. The bustling energy of the coffee shop seemed...
Someone finds out their best friend is moving across the country 121 words
The sunlight seemed to dim as Chloe listened. The words, "I'm moving to Oregon," hung in the air, heavy and suffocating. She felt a lightness in her head, as if she were hovering just above her body. ...
Someone finds out their best friend is moving across the country 110 words
The news felt like a physical blow. When she heard it, Clara had been laughing, mid-sentence, recounting a silly story. The laughter died in her throat, replaced by a hollow ache. She looked at Ben, h...
Someone finds out their best friend is moving across the country 119 words
The silence in the room was deafening after Jake announced his decision. Elias felt a pressure in his chest, making it difficult to draw breath. He wanted to run, to escape the suffocating weight of t...
Someone finds out their best friend is moving across the country 105 words
He stared blankly at the text message. It was just a few lines, a casual declaration of intent, but it felt like a sentence of separation. Alex found himself staring out the window, his gaze unfocused...
Someone finds out their best friend is moving across the country 117 words
The news hit her like a physical blow. Maya dropped her phone, the screen cracking. The image of the bright, sunny beach faded as a darkness washed over her. She knew this was coming, knew her best fr...
Someone finds out their best friend is moving across the country 103 words
The drive home felt longer than usual. The radio's cheerful chatter grated on Sam's nerves. He could feel a knot tightening in his stomach, a physical manifestation of the news he'd just received: Oli...
Someone finds out their best friend is moving across the country 92 words
The moment the words left her best friend’s mouth, the room seemed to tilt. Emily felt a sudden chill, despite the warm spring air. She wrapped her arms around herself, as if trying to physically ho...
Someone finds out their best friend is moving across the country 108 words
He hadn't been expecting it. When the words left his friend’s lips, a strange tension seized him. John's jaw clenched, and he felt a heat rise in his cheeks. He could hear a ringing in his ears, and...
A neighbor's tree falls on their property 119 words
The wind howled, a banshee wailing through the gaps in the eaves. Sarah clutched her dog, Winston, so tight she thought she might suffocate him. The power had flickered out an hour ago, plunging her h...
A neighbor's tree falls on their property 114 words
The sky, a bruised purple, bled into the darkening landscape. Thomas watched, his heart a frantic drum against his ribs, as the massive oak in Mrs. Henderson’s yard tilted precariously. He couldn’...
A neighbor's tree falls on their property 102 words
"Dad?" Maya’s voice was a whisper, her eyes wide as saucers. The sound of the falling tree had been deafening, even inside their house. Now, the quiet was even worse. Her father didn't reply, just ...
A neighbor's tree falls on their property 87 words
The rain lashed against the windows, a furious assault. The crash had been deafening, a monstrous sound that seemed to shatter the very air. She couldn't breathe. Her hands flew to her mouth, stiflin...
A neighbor's tree falls on their property 85 words
The first thought that flashed through Ben’s mind was: *not again*. It was a thought that caused his stomach to churn. He’d seen a tree fall on a house once before. He couldn’t shake the memory....
A neighbor's tree falls on their property 88 words
"Stay here," Mrs. Peterson snapped, her voice sharp. She pointed a trembling finger at the couch as she turned to leave. Even her voice was tight. Her son, Leo, followed her to the door, his eyes wid...
A neighbor's tree falls on their property 92 words
The world outside seemed to be holding its breath. The air hung thick and heavy, charged with the scent of damp earth and broken wood. James stood, rooted to the spot. His palms were slick with sweat...
A neighbor's tree falls on their property 73 words
The explosion had been followed by a silence. A deep, consuming quiet. That’s what bothered Emily the most. She pressed her face against the cold glass, peering out at the debris-strewn yard. Her h...
A neighbor's tree falls on their property 68 words
He heard the crunch. A bone-rattling thud. He froze mid-sentence, the words catching in his throat. His wife asked him if he was okay. He ignored her. He was suddenly aware of his pounding heartbeat....
A neighbor's tree falls on their property 79 words
The telephone sat on the counter, a silent, menacing presence. Liam stared at it, his throat constricted. Should he call? Call who? He remembered the screaming wind and the violent crack. Now, the st...