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 their grandmother's engagement ring in a pawn shop 151 words
The dim light of the pawn shop seemed to swallow the color from everything. Her knuckles were white, gripping the worn velvet box. She hadn’t expected to see *this*. The etched gold band, the way th...
Someone finds their grandmother's engagement ring in a pawn shop 137 words
He ran a hand through his hair, the action jerky and unfamiliar. The fluorescent lights of the pawn shop hummed, amplifying the unsettling tension that seemed to vibrate in the air. The ring, glitteri...
Someone finds their grandmother's engagement ring in a pawn shop 148 words
The bell above the door jangled, a discordant sound that made her jump. She clutched her purse closer, her fingers digging into the worn leather. The air in the pawn shop was thick with the smell of d...
Someone finds their grandmother's engagement ring in a pawn shop 141 words
The grit of the city seemed to seep into the pawn shop, clinging to everything. She kept her hands clasped tightly in front of her, as if trying to restrain an unruly spirit. The fluorescent lights bu...
Someone finds their grandmother's engagement ring in a pawn shop 135 words
The pawn shop was a cave of shadows. He felt a creeping sense of unease, a chill that had nothing to do with the cool air conditioning. The ring, displayed under a glass case, felt like a trap, a lure...
Someone finds their grandmother's engagement ring in a pawn shop 128 words
The grime-streaked window of the pawn shop offered a skewed view of the street outside. Her breath hitched in her chest. She stood frozen, the harsh fluorescent light revealing every flaw of the aging...
Someone finds their grandmother's engagement ring in a pawn shop 119 words
The musty smell of the pawn shop made her sinuses flare. She blinked rapidly, trying to clear her vision. The ring, glittering under the harsh light, felt like a threat. She felt a tremor run through...
Someone finds their grandmother's engagement ring in a pawn shop 124 words
The bell above the door of the pawn shop gave a jarring ring, shattering the momentary stillness. She could feel her pulse racing, a frantic drumbeat against her ribs. She took a deep breath, trying t...
Someone finds their grandmother's engagement ring in a pawn shop 138 words
He scanned the pawn shop. The items looked cheap and forgotten. The ring felt different, though, it felt dangerous. His hands felt cold, clammy. He could feel a cold sweat on his forehead. He felt th...
Someone finds their grandmother's engagement ring in a pawn shop 120 words
The harsh fluorescent lights of the pawn shop seemed to intensify the shadows. She felt her chest tighten, making it difficult to breathe. The ring, displayed under glass, seemed to mock her, a glitte...
A student learns their scholarship application was denied 155 words
The email sat in her inbox, the subject line a stark, white rectangle against the dark background. She knew. Her hand hovered over the mouse, the cursor a trembling arrow. A cold wash spread across he...
A student learns their scholarship application was denied 150 words
A tremor started in his hands, making the chipped mug rattle against the table. He'd been expecting the news, but the finality of it still knocked the wind out of him. He stared at the screen, the bli...
A student learns their scholarship application was denied 143 words
The envelope felt heavy in her hand, like a brick. She squeezed it, the paper crinkling under her grip. Her pulse hammered in her ears, a frantic rhythm against the quiet of the library. It had to be ...
A student learns their scholarship application was denied 128 words
The world seemed to shrink around him. The familiar buzz of the coffee shop was suddenly a roaring cacophony. He had checked his application portal and saw the status. The words swam, blurring. His br...
A student learns their scholarship application was denied 109 words
The professor’s office felt small, the air thick with unspoken expectations. She’d been waiting for this moment, but the reality was worse than the imagined scenarios. Her legs felt like jelly. Sh...
A student learns their scholarship application was denied 120 words
"No," she whispered, the word barely audible. The email on her phone screen blurred. It was a formality, a required notice, but it seemed to hold the weight of everything. Her fingers tightened around...
A student learns their scholarship application was denied 116 words
It had been a mistake to check it during her lunch break. The cafeteria buzz faded away, and she saw the denial. She swallowed hard, struggling to keep down the sudden urge to vomit. Her hands went cl...
A student learns their scholarship application was denied 127 words
The silence of his apartment was broken only by the frantic beat of his heart. He’d known it was unlikely, but the words still landed like a physical blow. He read the email again, and again, hoping...
A student learns their scholarship application was denied 105 words
Her voice was a tight, strained whisper as she read the news to her mother. The words felt alien, the implications devastating. Her mother’s face, usually so full of light, crumpled with worry. She...
A student learns their scholarship application was denied 109 words
He slammed his laptop shut, the sound echoing in his small bedroom. The rejection email burned in his mind. He sprang up from his desk and started to pace, the small space quickly becoming a cage. Hi...
A person's online friend turns out to live in the same city 121 words
The late afternoon sun cast long shadows across the park as Sarah nervously adjusted her scarf. She’d been chatting with “Nova” for over a year, sharing everything from her favorite books to her...
A person's online friend turns out to live in the same city 128 words
Michael clutched his phone tighter, his knuckles white. The text had just arrived: “I'm at the coffee shop, by the window.” He knew “Echo” had just moved to town, and they’d bonded over shar...
A person's online friend turns out to live in the same city 98 words
Rain lashed against the windows of the small café, mirroring the storm brewing inside Emily. She'd agreed to meet “Cipher,” the online friend who knew all her secrets. Now, here they were, in the...
A person's online friend turns out to live in the same city 88 words
The email had confirmed it: "Raven" lived just blocks away. David reread the message, a coldness spreading through him. He’d confessed so much to this person, things he’d never said to anyone else...
A person's online friend turns out to live in the same city 95 words
The streetlights cast an eerie glow as Chloe walked toward the park bench. "Nightshade" had sent her a picture of the bench, making the situation undeniably real. They shared poems and secrets for mon...
A person's online friend turns out to live in the same city 86 words
“Ghost” had sent a cryptic message: “Meet me by the old oak tree.” Liam’s stomach twisted into knots as he prepared. He’d talked to Ghost for hours, and now the unknown was about to become...
A person's online friend turns out to live in the same city 85 words
The bus doors hissed open, and Alex stepped onto the bustling platform. He spotted “Static” standing near the newsstand, their back to him. The realization made him very quiet. He was sure he’d ...
A person's online friend turns out to live in the same city 80 words
The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the bakery, but Maya found it impossible to enjoy. "Whisper" had insisted on meeting, and now she was there, a wave of apprehension washing over her. She fiddl...
A person's online friend turns out to live in the same city 72 words
The elevator doors opened onto the parking garage, and the metallic scent filled Leo's nostrils. He was meeting "Specter" – his online confidant, in his own building. He felt ill-prepared. He gripp...
A person's online friend turns out to live in the same city 78 words
The concert hall buzzed with anticipation. “Echo” had proposed a meeting, and now Sophie was there, amidst the throng. She’d built such a strong bond online, and the reality of their meeting bro...
A neighbor wants to install a fence 133 words
The notice arrived on a crisp Tuesday, a stark white rectangle tucked into the crook of the mailbox. "Fence Installation Proposed." Sarah’s hands trembled as she read it, the small print blurring un...
A neighbor wants to install a fence 124 words
He found himself pacing his living room, a nervous energy buzzing beneath his skin. The fence was the talk of the neighborhood, and he'd heard the rumors. "Privacy." "Security." But he knew what it tr...
A neighbor wants to install a fence 103 words
"Oh, no," mumbled Emily, her voice barely a whisper as she read the letter. Her palms grew damp. A fence. Right there, separating them. It wasn't the practicality of it, not really. It was something e...
A neighbor wants to install a fence 115 words
The announcement had been delivered with such cheerful efficiency, a small pamphlet outlining the benefits of a new fence. The words, however, grated on Leo's nerves. His heart pounded in his chest, a...
A neighbor wants to install a fence 84 words
The children were excited. "A fence!" they'd exclaimed. But for Clara, the news felt like a physical blow. The cheerful chatter of the neighborhood now felt… oppressive. She had always enjoyed the ...
A neighbor wants to install a fence 102 words
He stared at the plans, a cold sweat breaking out on his forehead. The neighbor’s yard was already large, and now they wanted to make it…bigger. The new fence was designed to run along the propert...
A neighbor wants to install a fence 112 words
The vibrant green of her lawn felt suddenly vulnerable. The proposal for the fence was taped to her door, a stark contrast to the colorful flowers she'd planted there. She couldn't stop the tremors in...
A neighbor wants to install a fence 91 words
The neighbor had always been amiable, a friendly wave across the shared lawn. Now, though, the prospect of the fence made his smile seem… calculated. Michael found himself avoiding eye contact. He ...
A neighbor wants to install a fence 88 words
"A fence?" she muttered, the words catching in her throat. The idea of boundaries, of separation, sent a ripple of distress through her. She felt a tightening in her chest. She went outside, unable t...
A neighbor wants to install a fence 101 words
He hadn't been to sleep well since the notice arrived. The constant thump of his heartbeat echoed in his ears. The fence... it meant something dark, something he couldn't name, but knew instinctively....
An adult child moves back in with their parents 119 words
The key scraped in the lock, a sound that sliced through the pre-dawn stillness. Her fingers, slick with perspiration, fumbled with the knob. Inside, the house breathed a familiar, yet suffocating, sc...
An adult child moves back in with their parents 115 words
He stood in the doorway, the apartment keys dangling uselessly in his hand. The city, which had always felt like his oyster, now pressed in on him like a cage. Every siren, every distant rumble of tra...
An adult child moves back in with their parents 103 words
The chipped ceramic mug felt cold against her clammy palms as she sat at the kitchen table. Sunlight streamed through the window, illuminating dust motes dancing in the air, a scene of domesticity tha...
An adult child moves back in with their parents 98 words
The drive felt endless. Each mile marker seemed to amplify the churning in her stomach. She stared out the window, avoiding her father’s concerned glances in the rearview mirror. His silence felt he...
An adult child moves back in with their parents 91 words
He slammed the door of his old room, the sound echoing in the silent house. It wasn't the slamming that triggered the response, but his own thoughts. His heart hammered against his ribs. The familiar ...
An adult child moves back in with their parents 93 words
The house felt too warm, the air thick with unspoken expectations. She sat on the couch, surrounded by photographs of a life she no longer possessed. Every laugh, every shared memory, felt like a pres...
An adult child moves back in with their parents 97 words
The small, cramped room felt like a prison cell. He sat on the edge of the bed, the mattress sagging beneath him. The scent of mothballs and lavender hit him, a stark reminder of his childhood. He kep...
An adult child moves back in with their parents 95 words
The silence of the house was a palpable thing. It pressed in on her, amplifying every creak and groan. She found herself holding her breath, listening for the slightest noise, the smallest indication ...
An adult child moves back in with their parents 80 words
He avoided the mirror. His reflection was a stranger; tired, defeated. The weight of his failures, his broken dreams, pressed him down. Every conversation, every shared meal, was a battle against the ...
An adult child moves back in with their parents 89 words
The familiar scent of her childhood home, once comforting, now made her skin crawl. She sat at the kitchen table, picking at her cereal, her appetite gone. Her gaze darted between her parents, searchi...