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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Someone receives an apology letter years after the incident 149 words
The antique letter opener trembled in Martha's hand. Her breath hitched, catching in her throat. Dust motes danced in the single shaft of sunlight slicing through the blinds, illuminating the ornate s...
Someone receives an apology letter years after the incident 144 words
A cold sweat slicked down Elias's back, plastering his shirt to him. The envelope felt heavy, as if weighted with something more than just paper. He clutched it, knuckles white, in the dimly lit hallw...
Someone receives an apology letter years after the incident 115 words
Rain lashed against the windows, mirroring the storm brewing inside Clara. She stared at the letter, its pristine white a stark contrast to the grimy windowsill. Her vision swam. She hated the way her...
Someone receives an apology letter years after the incident 120 words
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Someone receives an apology letter years after the incident 103 words
"Just leave it," Michael muttered, his voice barely a whisper. He glared at the offending package propped against his door. His heart was like a drum kit. His wife called from the kitchen, "Who's ther...
Someone receives an apology letter years after the incident 112 words
Eliza locked the office door and slumped against it. The letter lay open on her desk, the words blurring through her tears. Twenty-three years. She had successfully rebuilt her life, but now… The wa...
Someone receives an apology letter years after the incident 98 words
The old woman sat, paralyzed, in her rocking chair. The letter rested on her lap, still sealed. The envelope felt radioactive, contaminating the air around her. Her hands trembled, her knuckles white ...
Someone receives an apology letter years after the incident 96 words
David paced the length of his living room, the unopened letter clutched in his hand. The paper crackled like a tiny, aggressive sound. His jaw was clenched, his eyes darting to the windows. He couldn'...
Someone receives an apology letter years after the incident 87 words
Margaret’s throat tightened as she saw the familiar handwriting on the envelope. Years. She'd thought she was safe. A coldness spread through her. The air conditioning blasted, but she still felt a ...
Someone receives an apology letter years after the incident 104 words
The old newspaper clipping fluttered to the floor as Mark crumpled the letter in his fist. He wanted to destroy it, to erase the words, to obliterate the history. The room seemed too small, the walls ...
A person discovers the tree they planted as a child has been cut down 88 words
The late afternoon sun cast long shadows as Leo approached the old oak's usual spot. He'd ridden his bike down the familiar lane, a lump forming in his throat as the houses blurred past. He’d known,...
A person discovers the tree they planted as a child has been cut down 76 words
She pushed through the overgrown weeds, her heart thumping against her ribs. She’d been dreaming of this tree all week, its branches reaching for the sky. Now, the space was empty. The scent of fres...
A person discovers the tree they planted as a child has been cut down 81 words
"Are you sure?" Daniel asked, his voice barely a whisper. He knew. He'd seen the orange tape, the ominous machinery. But seeing the flattened earth, the absence of the familiar trunk, was a blow he wa...
A person discovers the tree they planted as a child has been cut down 79 words
The gravel crunched under her boots as Clara walked toward the clearing. She stopped short, her legs locking. It was gone. The ancient maple, the sentinel of her childhood, reduced to a jagged wound i...
A person discovers the tree they planted as a child has been cut down 82 words
He'd driven miles, the anticipation a dull ache in his chest. Now, he sat in his car, staring at the vacant patch of ground. His palms were slick with sweat, and he wiped them on his jeans. He couldn'...
A person discovers the tree they planted as a child has been cut down 68 words
"No," she mumbled, the word lost in the wind. She hadn't expected this. She felt a tightening in her chest, a knot that threatened to choke her. She took a tentative step towards the empty space, the ...
A person discovers the tree they planted as a child has been cut down 70 words
The afternoon light felt harsh, too bright. He stood frozen, his eyes fixed on the devastation. He couldn't believe it. He'd imagined this day, but he'd never prepared for it. His stomach churned. He ...
A person discovers the tree they planted as a child has been cut down 60 words
The silence felt deafening. He'd walked this path a thousand times, each step a comforting echo of the past. Now, the path ended. He stopped. His body felt heavy, his limbs leaden. He couldn't swallow...
A person discovers the tree they planted as a child has been cut down 75 words
I saw it from the corner of my eye, as I walked, and I knew. The feeling washed over me instantly, a cold tide that stole my breath. I stopped, rooted to the spot. My hands started to tremble, and I p...
A person discovers the tree they planted as a child has been cut down 67 words
The axe, the saw, the noise, the dust. He had known, somehow. He knew the end was coming, and yet, facing the empty space... his legs weakened. He gripped the nearest fencepost, knuckles white. The ai...
Two siblings discover different versions of their inheritance 161 words
The musty scent of the old house clung to Elara’s skin as she crept through the shadowed hallway. Her brother, Leo, had been ecstatic, practically vibrating with excitement at the news of their gran...
Two siblings discover different versions of their inheritance 132 words
A tremor ran through Finn’s hands as he held the brittle parchment. His sister, Maya, was practically bouncing beside him, her eyes shining with avarice. The lawyer had presented them with the detai...
Two siblings discover different versions of their inheritance 111 words
The cold marble of the tomb felt unforgiving beneath Clara's fingertips. Her brother, Ethan, chattered incessantly about the family mausoleum, the history, the prestige. Clara felt a strange, hollow s...
Two siblings discover different versions of their inheritance 115 words
The lawyer’s words hung in the air: “Two legacies, vastly different.” Liam found himself staring at the antique music box he’d been given. His sister, Olivia, had been bequeathed a thriving te...
Two siblings discover different versions of their inheritance 99 words
The silence of the antique shop pressed in on Amelia. Her brother, Jasper, had been thrilled with his inheritance – a collection of vintage cars. She, however, felt a tightening in her chest as she ...
Two siblings discover different versions of their inheritance 101 words
The worn leather of the journal felt cold against Caleb's skin. His sister, Sarah, had inherited their father's lucrative law firm; he, a seemingly insignificant box of old photographs. A prickling se...
Two siblings discover different versions of their inheritance 113 words
The lawyer had smiled, his teeth gleaming like predatory fangs. “A fascinating split.” Daniel stared at the ancient, ornate compass he had been given. His sister, Chloe, had inherited a successful...
Two siblings discover different versions of their inheritance 139 words
The heavy oak doors of the abandoned theatre creaked open, admitting a sliver of weak sunlight. Their mother had left each of them a share in the property. Sarah had inherited the apartment building. ...
Two siblings discover different versions of their inheritance 107 words
The cold steel of the cell door clanged shut, a sound that echoed in Anya’s ears. Her brother, Ben, had inherited their grandfather’s vast fortune and land. Anya, however, was given the prison, a ...
Two siblings discover different versions of their inheritance 123 words
The weight of the violin case felt almost unbearable. Their parents had left them a choice. Her sister, Emily, had inherited their successful flower shop; she, the battered, old instrument. Her palms ...
A person finds their childhood home listed for sale online 177 words
The cursor hovered over the "View Listing" button. His fingertip trembled, the screen blurring slightly. He hadn’t thought about the old house in years, not really. Now, staring at the familiar faca...
A person finds their childhood home listed for sale online 147 words
She slammed her phone down on the kitchen counter, the action fueled by a sudden surge of something heavy in her stomach. “Listed! They actually listed it,” she muttered, her voice barely a whispe...
A person finds their childhood home listed for sale online 158 words
He sat frozen in his chair, the glow of the screen reflecting in his wide eyes. The listing displayed the house, pristine and untouched, as if he hadn't spent his entire childhood there. A knot forme...
A person finds their childhood home listed for sale online 141 words
The email arrived like a punch to the gut. “Your childhood home is now available.” Her fingers, clumsy from a sudden lack of control, fumbled with the mouse. She felt a burning pressure behind her...
A person finds their childhood home listed for sale online 133 words
The listing's headline blared: "Charming Colonial! Perfect for a Family!" His breath hitched. He re-read the words, each one a sharp jab to his gut. He clicked on the photos and flinched as if expose...
A person finds their childhood home listed for sale online 119 words
He stared at the screen, heart hammering against his ribs. The pictures showed the house he had grown up in, but it was…wrong. Alien. He felt a primal urge to protect something. To push away the in...
A person finds their childhood home listed for sale online 105 words
The headline’s bright colors assaulted her eyes. “Dream Home Opportunity!” Her hands were suddenly clammy. Her throat felt constricted. She moved her mouse to the first picture. The front porch...
A person finds their childhood home listed for sale online 125 words
The website's cheery music grated on his nerves. He scrolled through the photos, each one a fresh ache in his chest. His breathing grew more shallow. He saw the kitchen, the very kitchen where his mo...
A person finds their childhood home listed for sale online 117 words
The listing appeared on her newsfeed like a sudden, unwelcome guest. She wanted to look away, but couldn't. Her fingers were frozen. The house. The house. It looked so… changed. The garden was meti...
A person finds their childhood home listed for sale online 105 words
He saw the listing late at night, the screen glowing in the darkness. He felt a coldness wash over him. His stomach churned. He recognized the street, the trees, the familiar shape of the house. But ...
A homeowner learns their house was a former crime scene 113 words
The realtor’s words, a casual aside about the home’s history, echoed in Amelia’s ears long after he'd left. "Oh, and the previous owners? Tragic situation. Murder-suicide, I believe. But that wa...
A homeowner learns their house was a former crime scene 115 words
He’d always loved the old Victorian, the way the sunlight filtered through the stained-glass windows. Now, the stained glass seemed to watch him. He’d learned the details of the crime through a du...
A homeowner learns their house was a former crime scene 96 words
The detective’s casual explanation, delivered with a detached professionalism, had sent shivers down her spine. The basement, he’d said, was where they found… it. She had to remind herself to br...
A homeowner learns their house was a former crime scene 94 words
"This old house has seen some things," the contractor had chuckled, patching the plaster in the living room. "A robbery gone wrong, they say." Now, Sarah couldn't shake the image of the previous occup...
A homeowner learns their house was a former crime scene 92 words
The letter arrived anonymously, a grainy photo tucked inside. "Remember," it read, beneath a picture of the house. The photograph seemed to warp the familiar facade, making it look sinister. She barel...
A homeowner learns their house was a former crime scene 99 words
“Found the victim’s diary tucked away in the attic,” the historian had said cheerfully. “Fascinating stuff, though a bit… macabre.” Daniel's stomach churned as he imagined the victim’s f...
A homeowner learns their house was a former crime scene 97 words
The real estate agent's casual admission, delivered with a smile, had been a bombshell: "Oh, yeah, the previous tenant? Terrible business. Overdose, actually." Sarah felt her breath hitch in her chest...
A homeowner learns their house was a former crime scene 96 words
It had seemed so charming at first, the old house with its creaking stairs and sun-drenched rooms. Then, the neighbor had mentioned the unsolved disappearance of the previous owner. The police never f...
A homeowner learns their house was a former crime scene 91 words
The casual remark from the police officer, “This place has seen some things”, felt like a weight on her chest. She had learned there was a double homicide in the kitchen. She felt a knot in her st...
A homeowner learns their house was a former crime scene 90 words
He’d always loved the idea of fixing up an old house. Then the inspection revealed the shocking truth: a brutal assault, a bloodstain on the floorboards, a life violently taken. He was frozen. He b...