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 finds out they have a half-sibling they never knew about 108 words
The email sat in Amelia's inbox, bold and accusing. A relative of her father had discovered something, a secret they considered too important to keep. Amelia's hands, usually steady when she typed cod...
Someone finds out they have a half-sibling they never knew about 99 words
He stared at the letter, its crisp white surface mocking him. The words, so neatly typed, detailed a life he knew nothing about – a life shared with his father, but not with him. Liam felt a cold kn...
Someone finds out they have a half-sibling they never knew about 98 words
The phone vibrated in her hand. A number she didn't recognise. It was them, calling her. The voice mail she had listened to the day before played in her mind, a soft, unfamiliar voice introducing hers...
Someone finds out they have a half-sibling they never knew about 108 words
The lawyer’s office felt cavernous and cold, even with the late afternoon sun streaming through the window. Daniel sat rigidly in the plush leather chair, his jaw clenched. His father’s lawyer, a ...
Someone finds out they have a half-sibling they never knew about 116 words
The box of old photographs lay on the table, its contents a jumbled mess of memories and unfamiliar faces. Sarah, sifting through the faded images, found one tucked away in the back – a picture of h...
Someone finds out they have a half-sibling they never knew about 93 words
He slammed the door, the sound reverberating through the empty house. The news – a phone call, a brief conversation – had shattered the illusion of his carefully constructed life. The revelation, ...
Someone finds out they have a half-sibling they never knew about 91 words
The park felt different, tainted by the secret. They were supposed to meet. The message, cryptic and insistent, had forced her to come. Now, standing near the pond, a place she usually found peaceful,...
Someone finds out they have a half-sibling they never knew about 88 words
The doctor’s words echoed in his ears. A sibling. Born the same year as his own son. The news, delivered with clinical detachment, had sent a shock through his system. Now, he was driving home, but ...
Someone finds out they have a half-sibling they never knew about 96 words
She found herself in her childhood bedroom, the space feeling unfamiliar, its details suddenly sharp and accusing. The room, once a haven, now felt like a cage. The pictures on the wall of her and her...
Someone finds out they have a half-sibling they never knew about 105 words
He sat on the porch swing, the rhythmic creak of the chains doing nothing to calm his nerves. The letter, delivered by a stranger, was in his hand, crinkled and worn from repeated reading. He had fina...
A person learns their childhood bully became a therapist 93 words
The waiting room seemed to shrink, the floral wallpaper pressing in. Amelia fidgeted, smoothing down her skirt for the tenth time. Her palms were slick, and she rubbed them on her jeans. A small, dry ...
A person learns their childhood bully became a therapist 83 words
He looked so different. Older, of course, but also…calmer. The boy who’d once terrorized me with a sadistic grin now sat across from me, a gentle smile gracing his lips. My breath hitched in my th...
A person learns their childhood bully became a therapist 88 words
The familiar scent of antiseptic and something faintly herbal filled the air. My stomach churned. He was saying something about childhood trauma, but his words felt distant, muffled. My vision narrowe...
A person learns their childhood bully became a therapist 68 words
The office was tastefully decorated, calming hues replacing the harshness I remembered. Yet, I couldn't seem to relax. My hands trembled as I took a sip of water, the glass clinking against my teeth. ...
A person learns their childhood bully became a therapist 82 words
The gentle tapping of his pen against the notepad felt like a drumbeat, steadily increasing the tempo of my unease. I found myself picking at a loose thread on my sleeve, a frantic attempt to occupy m...
A person learns their childhood bully became a therapist 82 words
“So, tell me about what's been going on,” he said, his voice soft. I crossed my arms, suddenly finding the room too cold. The room seemed to spin slightly. My gaze darted around, looking for an ex...
A person learns their childhood bully became a therapist 81 words
The fluorescent lights buzzed overhead, adding to the general sense of apprehension that had settled on me. I wanted to turn and leave, to flee back to my car, but I was frozen, rooted in place. He wa...
A person learns their childhood bully became a therapist 63 words
The comfortable silence felt oppressive, a prelude to something unknown. My heart hammered against my ribs, a frantic rhythm that mirrored the racing thoughts in my head. I focused on the intricate pa...
A person learns their childhood bully became a therapist 77 words
I sat across from him, my body a tight knot of apprehension. His office had once been the principal's office in our old school. The memories were vivid. I found myself instinctively shrinking back in ...
A person learns their childhood bully became a therapist 67 words
The polished wood of the desk reflected the overhead lights, and the glint made me uneasy. My fingers twisted the strap of my purse. He asked a question about my relationship with my mother, and the w...
Two people discover they've been working on identical projects 196 words
The flickering fluorescent lights of the lab hummed, a relentless, irritating sound that seemed to bore into Elias’ skull. His fingers, clammy and trembling, fumbled with the clasp of his briefcase....
Two people discover they've been working on identical projects 154 words
The low, almost inaudible thrum of the server room intensified the pressure building in Clara's chest. She checked her notes again, the ink blurring slightly. Each word swam before her eyes. What if t...
Two people discover they've been working on identical projects 150 words
The sterile white walls of the conference room seemed to close in on him. James chewed the inside of his cheek, a nervous habit he hadn't indulged in years. Sweat slicked his palms, making it difficul...
Two people discover they've been working on identical projects 128 words
The email sat in her inbox, a digital serpent coiled and ready to strike. Sarah hadn't opened it, but she knew what was inside. The subject line was like a brand on her conscience. Identical Project P...
Two people discover they've been working on identical projects 127 words
The elevator ride felt like an eternity. Each upward inch of the metal box was torture. Michael rubbed his sweaty palms against his jeans, attempting to ground himself. His eyes darted around the conf...
Two people discover they've been working on identical projects 151 words
The silence of the library pressed down on him, suffocating him. David stared at the printout of his project, the ink blurring before his eyes. It was a disaster. All of it. He needed a distraction. H...
Two people discover they've been working on identical projects 124 words
The humid air of the museum clung to her skin, making Emily feel sticky and uncomfortable. She ran a hand through her hair, attempting to smooth it. Her stomach twisted into knots. The exhibition open...
Two people discover they've been working on identical projects 137 words
The hum of the mainframe filled the room, a constant, low drone that seemed to amplify the pounding in Alex's head. The data was irrefutable. Both of them had been working on the same project. He look...
Two people discover they've been working on identical projects 120 words
The courtroom felt cold, sterile. The fluorescent lights overhead seemed to buzz louder than usual. Sarah gripped the edge of the witness stand, her knuckles white. This was it. The culmination of mon...
Two people discover they've been working on identical projects 118 words
The ocean's roar seemed to mock her, a constant reminder of the vastness of the world, and her own insignificance. She stood on the cliffside, the wind whipping her hair around her face. The research ...
A person finds their spouse's secret savings account 115 words
The bank statement felt like it was burning a hole in Amelia’s hand. Her fingers tightened, crumpling the paper slightly. She couldn't breathe properly. Why did he need this much money stashed away?...
A person finds their spouse's secret savings account 117 words
He stared at the spreadsheet on the laptop screen, his stomach clenching. It was all there: a separate account, meticulously documented, and growing. He swallowed hard, the metallic taste of panic flo...
A person finds their spouse's secret savings account 106 words
The envelope felt wrong in her hand, the paper cheap, the contents shocking. She retreated into the guest room, the door slamming shut with a sharp crack that echoed the sudden pain in her chest. She ...
A person finds their spouse's secret savings account 103 words
The numbers swam before her eyes. Tens of thousands of dollars. Where had it come from? What was it for? She gripped the kitchen counter, her knuckles white, her body trembling. The world tilted preca...
A person finds their spouse's secret savings account 102 words
The digital file was a cold, hard truth. He scrolled through the transactions, each one a hammer blow to his trust. His hands were shaking so badly that he had to set the tablet down. The room spun. T...
A person finds their spouse's secret savings account 95 words
It was tucked away in a dusty box under the bed. A bankbook. Her fingers traced the embossed lettering on the cover, her skin prickling with unease. She felt a cold sweat break out across her forehead...
A person finds their spouse's secret savings account 86 words
The receipt, crumpled and faded, revealed a secret. A luxury she couldn't even dream of. A single thought raced through her mind. The money, it wasn't for them. She pressed her lips together, her ches...
A person finds their spouse's secret savings account 82 words
The safe deposit box key felt heavy in her hand. She drove to the bank, each turn of the key a click of doubt. Her breath came in short, shallow puffs. The interior of the bank, usually a source of co...
A person finds their spouse's secret savings account 88 words
The statement was tucked inside a book on the shelf. The sum of money seemed so impossibly large. She pressed her hand to her chest, trying to steady her breathing. The room began to spin. She grabbed...
A person finds their spouse's secret savings account 94 words
The email notification on her phone offered a world of secrets. She felt a sharp, stabbing sensation in her chest, and she found herself struggling to draw air. She took a deep breath, fighting to rem...
A neighbor complains about noise levels 107 words
The pounding started again, a rhythmic thud that vibrated through the floorboards. Sarah clutched her mug, the ceramic cold against her trembling fingers. She hadn't slept in two days, convinced the n...
A neighbor complains about noise levels 100 words
A chill snaked up Mark's spine as the doorbell chimed. He peered through the peephole. Mrs. Gable, her face pinched, her lips moving. He knew what she wanted. He drew back, his hand shaking as he fumb...
A neighbor complains about noise levels 91 words
The note, slipped under the door, was curt and condemning. "Excessive noise. Address the issue." The words swam before Maya's eyes. She crumpled the paper, her stomach churning. She rushed to the wind...
A neighbor complains about noise levels 94 words
"Can you keep it down?" The voice, gruff and accusatory, echoed through the thin walls. David winced, his hand involuntarily rising to shield his face. His knuckles were white as he gripped the table....
A neighbor complains about noise levels 89 words
The children's laughter, usually a welcome sound, now felt like a taunt. From her window, Elena watched Mrs. Rodriguez, her face set in disapproval, shooing her kids inside. Elena's stomach twisted. T...
A neighbor complains about noise levels 88 words
He’d tried, he really had. But the music, the music, it always seemed to drift, to leak. Now, Mr. Abernathy was standing at the door. "It's unbearable," he’d hissed, his eyes narrowed. John had st...
A neighbor complains about noise levels 81 words
The accusation, delivered in a low, measured tone, reverberated in her ears: "The noise." Maria's fingers tightened around the handle of her broom. She felt a cold sweat break out on her forehead. The...
A neighbor complains about noise levels 79 words
The phone rang. It was the building manager. A complaint. Her hands shook as she answered. Her voice trembled as she tried to explain. After she hung up, she slumped against the wall, her legs refusin...
A neighbor complains about noise levels 81 words
The slam of the apartment door next door had been enough. Then the words, shouted across the hallway. "Again!" The words, sharp as shards of glass, echoed in Leo's head. He knew what would happen. He ...
A neighbor complains about noise levels 79 words
The knocking started again, a steady, insistent rhythm that hammered against her already fragile nerves. Sarah flinched, her breath hitching in her throat. She stayed perfectly still. She could hear v...