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 siblings inherit their grandmother's house 112 words
The key scraped in the lock, a sound that echoed unnaturally in the sudden stillness of the house. Clara jumped, her hand flying to her chest. She took a deep breath, trying to steady herself. Dust mo...
Two siblings inherit their grandmother's house 97 words
A coldness settled in Leo's stomach as he entered the house. He forced a smile for his sister, Maya, but the gesture felt brittle, unnatural. The silence was the worst part, a thick, palpable thing th...
Two siblings inherit their grandmother's house 102 words
The attic stairs groaned beneath Amelia's feet with each upward step. She gripped the wooden banister, her knuckles white. A strange tingling sensation ran up her spine with every creak of the old hou...
Two siblings inherit their grandmother's house 103 words
From the moment she stepped inside, Emily felt a prickling at the back of her neck, a sensation of being watched. She busied herself with unpacking, her movements quick and jerky. Her brother, David,...
Two siblings inherit their grandmother's house 85 words
The peeling wallpaper seemed to leer at Daniel as he walked through the hallway. He told himself he was just tired, but his heart pounded in his chest, a frantic drumbeat against his ribs. His sister...
Two siblings inherit their grandmother's house 89 words
As soon as they entered the house, Martha's chest constricted. She stayed close to the front door, unable to shake off the feeling that she had made a terrible mistake. This place had a palpable weigh...
Two siblings inherit their grandmother's house 94 words
The old house loomed large and ominous in the fading light. As soon as Michael walked inside, his breath caught in his throat. He forced himself to walk around the living room. His sister, Olivia, wa...
Two siblings inherit their grandmother's house 77 words
The air inside the house felt thick, heavy. He scanned the corners of the room for any sign of motion. Every shadow seemed to stretch and twist, becoming something else. "Are you okay, Liam?" his sis...
Two siblings inherit their grandmother's house 74 words
The dust swirled around Eleanor’s ankles as she walked through the dining room. She pulled her sweater tighter around herself, even though it was warm inside. The silence was deafening. Her brother...
Two siblings inherit their grandmother's house 95 words
The house seemed to exhale as they entered, a slow, mournful sigh that seemed to drain the energy from both of them. He forced himself to smile. "Well, here we are," he said, the words sounding hollow...
Someone finds a wallet containing a large sum of cash 93 words
The leather was soft and supple beneath Elias's trembling fingers. He’d found the wallet tucked under a park bench, practically glowing in the late afternoon sun. He flipped it open, the crisp bills...
Someone finds a wallet containing a large sum of cash 87 words
She clutched the worn leather, the weight of it unsettling in her palm. The bills inside were like a curse, a glittering snake tempting her with freedom she didn’t deserve. Her gaze darted from the ...
Someone finds a wallet containing a large sum of cash 85 words
The cold seeping into his bones was not just from the damp alleyway. He clutched the wallet, its contents a vibrant, dangerous distraction. He had to decide now. He ran his hand through his hair, leav...
Someone finds a wallet containing a large sum of cash 85 words
He sat on the curb, the wallet a burning coal in his pocket. The setting sun cast long, distorted shadows that danced and twisted around him, seeming to mock his dilemma. His stomach churned. He pulle...
Someone finds a wallet containing a large sum of cash 75 words
The clinking of the coins in her pocket sounded like a death knell. She'd found the wallet by the bus stop, the contents a gilded prison. Her shoulders were hunched, her gaze darting from face to face...
Someone finds a wallet containing a large sum of cash 71 words
“Hello?” he stammered into the phone, his voice tight. He knew he should have left the wallet where he found it. The ringing in his ears was deafening. He had to be careful, he knew that. His hand...
Someone finds a wallet containing a large sum of cash 83 words
The vibrant money in her hand was a beautiful, terrifying thing. She hadn’t expected to find anything like it. Her eyes scanned the park, constantly looking. It was as if someone could leap out at h...
Someone finds a wallet containing a large sum of cash 77 words
The air in the restaurant was suddenly stifling. He’d been in the parking lot when he discovered it, and now he was inside, surrounded by well-dressed diners. He looked at the wallet in his hand and...
Someone finds a wallet containing a large sum of cash 75 words
He buried the wallet deep beneath the floorboards of his apartment, his hands covered in dust and grime. He felt a cold dread creeping through his veins, the money a physical burden. He knew he'd made...
Someone finds a wallet containing a large sum of cash 87 words
The weight of the wallet seemed to increase with every passing moment. The bills inside were so clean, so crisp, and yet, they felt like a heavy stone in his pocket. He sat on a bench, in the middle o...
Someone receives an invitation to their high school reunion 198 words
The invitation was a crisp white rectangle, slipped through the mail slot with the bills and junk mail. Sarah snatched it up, fingers suddenly clumsy, and fumbled with the envelope. Her pulse quickene...
Someone receives an invitation to their high school reunion 188 words
He nearly dropped the invitation when he pulled it from the mailbox. It was a glossy, professionally printed affair, a stark contrast to the handwritten notes he usually received. His hands started to...
Someone receives an invitation to their high school reunion 186 words
"Oh, come on, Mom, you have to go!" Her daughter's voice was bright, a stark contrast to the chill that had settled in her bones. "It'll be fun!" She couldn't meet her daughter's eyes. She busied hers...
Someone receives an invitation to their high school reunion 163 words
The email arrived, a digital serpent slithering into his inbox. He stared at it for a long moment, the cursor blinking mockingly on the screen. He avoided clicking on it for nearly an hour, instead op...
Someone receives an invitation to their high school reunion 152 words
The box felt heavy in her hands, even though it was nearly empty. She'd found it in the attic, tucked away amongst forgotten holiday decorations and moth-eaten blankets. Inside was a collection of old...
Someone receives an invitation to their high school reunion 146 words
He stared at the invitation, the glossy photo of the school gymnasium a mocking reminder of his former self. His mouth felt dry. The date, circled in red marker, burned into his memory. He didn't want...
Someone receives an invitation to their high school reunion 149 words
Her friend, Emily, was practically bouncing with excitement. "You have to come, Sarah! It'll be so much fun! We can catch up, remember old times…" Sarah could barely meet her gaze. She was currently...
Someone receives an invitation to their high school reunion 129 words
The phone rang, jolting him from his reverie. He knew who it was before he even answered. The caller ID displayed the name of the reunion committee. His hand trembled as he answered the call. "Just c...
Someone receives an invitation to their high school reunion 137 words
The invitation was tucked inside a beautifully printed holiday card from his sister. He opened it last, hoping to savor the anticipation. Instead, he felt a sudden chill as he unfolded the card and sa...
Someone receives an invitation to their high school reunion 132 words
The date was printed in large, bold letters on the calendar that hung in his kitchen. He found himself staring at it, the numbers blurring, the color of the ink fading. The high school reunion was fas...
Someone discovers their recipe has become famous under another name 172 words
The flickering gaslight cast dancing shadows in Elara's tiny kitchen. Her hands trembled as she clutched the newspaper, the headline screaming at her: "Chef Antoine's Lavender Delight: The Dessert Tha...
Someone discovers their recipe has become famous under another name 139 words
Thomas slammed the laptop shut, the metallic click echoing in the otherwise silent apartment. His stomach churned. He hadn't expected to see *his* chicken and dumplings, under a new name, in a trendin...
Someone discovers their recipe has become famous under another name 134 words
The dim, dusty attic felt oppressive, the air heavy with the scent of forgotten things. Clara ran her hand over her throat, a nervous habit. A copy of "Gourmet Gazette" lay open on a rickety table, it...
Someone discovers their recipe has become famous under another name 119 words
The email arrived like a punch to the gut. Michael reread it, the words blurring before his eyes. His signature chili recipe, meticulously crafted over decades, was now the centerpiece of a celebrity ...
Someone discovers their recipe has become famous under another name 122 words
The bustling marketplace, usually a source of joy, now felt like a cage. Isabella hid behind a stall of vibrant flowers, watching Chef Pierre demonstrate *her* saffron risotto. The crowd oohed and aah...
Someone discovers their recipe has become famous under another name 112 words
David found the website by accident, clicking through a link he didn't recognize. His award-winning sourdough recipe, the culmination of years of tireless work, was now featured on a competitor's site...
Someone discovers their recipe has become famous under another name 138 words
The vibrant music from the café across the street, usually a welcome sound, grated on Maria's nerves. She stared out her window at the cafe, and then at the book on her kitchen table. The cover of th...
Someone discovers their recipe has become famous under another name 99 words
The phone vibrated on the table, its shrill noise making Amelia jump. It was her agent. He was excited about an upcoming interview. She pressed her lips together and didn't answer. A magazine had publ...
Someone discovers their recipe has become famous under another name 94 words
The courtroom felt suffocating, the air thick with tension. Carlos watched as the opposing lawyer presented his case, referencing his meticulously crafted salsa recipe. The recipe he spent years creat...
Someone discovers their recipe has become famous under another name 96 words
The news report blared from the television, the image of the famous chef, holding up *her* cake, filling the screen. Her eyes were fixed on the screen, but her mind was elsewhere. Her recipe, the very...
A college student discovers their roommate has been reading their journal 82 words
The chipped mug trembled in Leo's hands. He’d found it, the tell-tale slight displacement of his journal, on his desk. His heart hammered a frantic rhythm against his ribs. He couldn’t look at May...
A college student discovers their roommate has been reading their journal 91 words
Sarah kept her back to the door, fiddling with the frayed hem of her jeans. The discovery of the misplaced journal pages had her stomach churning with unease. She hadn’t slept well since, every crea...
A college student discovers their roommate has been reading their journal 79 words
The cold sweat slicked down Elias’s palms as he watched Liam, his roommate, type on his laptop. He’d seen the journal, carelessly left open on the bed that morning. A quick glance. He'd closed it ...
A college student discovers their roommate has been reading their journal 88 words
A chill snaked up Clara’s spine as she observed Ben, her roommate, laughing at something on his phone. The journal, hidden beneath her mattress, felt suddenly exposed. She had to know, and the idea ...
A college student discovers their roommate has been reading their journal 82 words
The flickering fluorescent light of the dorm room seemed to amplify the silence. Michael felt his pulse jump whenever he heard his roommate, David, shift in his sleep. The journal. He hadn't confronte...
A college student discovers their roommate has been reading their journal 83 words
“Are you doing alright?” Jessica asked, her voice wavering. She couldn’t meet Alex’s gaze. The journal, propped open on her desk, was unmistakable. The knot in her stomach tightened with each ...
A college student discovers their roommate has been reading their journal 70 words
The shadows in the room seemed to lengthen as the sun began to set. Daniel found himself unable to focus on his textbooks. He'd seen the journal lying open, the pages slightly askew. He glanced at his...
A college student discovers their roommate has been reading their journal 81 words
It had only been a few weeks since Kai had moved in with Jason, but already the small living space felt hostile. The journal, with its tell-tale bent corner, lay on the desk. Every word between them n...
A college student discovers their roommate has been reading their journal 86 words
Her voice a tight, high-pitched squeak, Olivia asked, “Did you… did you see my journal?” Across the room, her roommate, Chloe, was scrolling through her phone, seemingly unconcerned. The journal...
A college student discovers their roommate has been reading their journal 83 words
The weight in Noah’s chest made it hard to breathe. He found the journal on the floor, near his roommate, Sam's bed. The pages were open to a particularly sensitive entry. He watched Sam from across...