Gemotions

Emotion

distressed

Cluster: Fear / Anxiety
1,000
Stories
115
Avg Words / Story
-2.39
PC1 (Valence)
-0.52
PC2 (Disposition)

PCA Position Across Layers

PCA across layers

Most Opposite

smug -0.788 proud -0.771 self-confident -0.755 optimistic -0.752

Same Cluster

afraid alarmed anxious 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 0.0027
monology/pile-uncopyrighted 0.0005

Stories (1,000)

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A neighbor's dog keeps escaping into their yard 154 words
The tomatoes. They were almost ripe. Each morning, Sarah would venture out, her heart skipping a nervous beat, to check on her small patch of sun-soaked plants. That mangy mutt, Buster, belonging to t...
A neighbor's dog keeps escaping into their yard 143 words
He felt a familiar tightening in his chest as he walked to his front door. The sun, usually a welcome friend, felt oppressive on his face. He'd just finished mopping the kitchen floor. He had carefull...
A neighbor's dog keeps escaping into their yard 148 words
The ringing in her ears was a low hum, a constant companion. She glared at the chewed-up patio furniture, the remnants of a perfectly good cushion scattered across the concrete. This wasn’t the firs...
A neighbor's dog keeps escaping into their yard 121 words
The email sat in the inbox, unopened. Another one from the homeowner's association. She couldn't bring herself to read it. She knew what it would say. Complaints. About the noise. About the dog. About...
A neighbor's dog keeps escaping into their yard 98 words
The thought of facing the neighbors again made her stomach churn. The dog, a fluffy Samoyed named Snowball, had gotten out, yet again, trampling her prized orchids. She just couldn’t… She wanted t...
A neighbor's dog keeps escaping into their yard 111 words
He stared at the broken fence, splinters catching the sunlight. This time, the dog, a boisterous Labrador named Max, had truly done some damage. He felt a dull ache behind his eyes, a familiar headach...
A neighbor's dog keeps escaping into their yard 111 words
The vibrant colors of the flower garden she’d meticulously planned and planted were in tatters, a testament to the dog’s relentless energy. Her face flushed hot. She felt a growing pressure in her...
A neighbor's dog keeps escaping into their yard 109 words
The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the air, a small comfort in the escalating tension. The dog’s persistent howls, a cacophony of canine frustration, echoed in the distance. She clutched the ro...
A neighbor's dog keeps escaping into their yard 105 words
Her hands were shaking as she poured the tea. She had poured so much of it lately. Each day she waited for the inevitable sound of the dog, a bouncy beagle named Bailey, barking and playing in her gar...
A neighbor's dog keeps escaping into their yard 102 words
He was late for work. Again. The dog, a hyperactive husky mix, had somehow squeezed through a gap in the fence, and he now had to chase it. The clock was ticking. He ran after the dog, a wave of heat...
A coach has to cut a player from the team 181 words
Sweat beaded on Liam’s forehead despite the cold January air. He gripped the worn leather of the baseball mitt so hard his knuckles were white. Coach Miller’s office door, usually ajar, was closed...
A coach has to cut a player from the team 191 words
Sarah kept her gaze fixed on the locker room floor, tracing the chipped paint with her toe. The air in the room felt thick, heavy. Each echoing footstep of the departing players slammed into her chest...
A coach has to cut a player from the team 150 words
The rhythmic thump-thump-thump of the basketball against the polished wood floor echoed in Michael's ears. It felt as if his heartbeat was mimicking the same pattern. The gym was almost empty now; the...
A coach has to cut a player from the team 160 words
The crisp autumn air bit at Maria’s cheeks as she walked the long road home. The setting sun cast long, skeletal shadows from the trees, mirroring the hollowness in her chest. She couldn't feel her ...
A coach has to cut a player from the team 137 words
The fluorescent lights of the hockey rink buzzed overhead, a monotonous drone that amplified the silence. John stared at his skates, the polished blades reflecting his own haunted expression. He could...
A coach has to cut a player from the team 133 words
"So... that's it then?" Ben stared at the faded team photo pinned to the wall, his own face a youthful, eager smile. Now he was a mistake. The bleachers were empty, save for him and Coach Riley. He co...
A coach has to cut a player from the team 142 words
The humid air of the swimming pool hung heavy, clinging to David's skin like a shroud. The chlorine smell, usually a comfort, now triggered a wave of nausea. He stood at the edge of the pool, watching...
A coach has to cut a player from the team 143 words
The scent of freshly cut grass, usually a source of joy, now turned Amelia’s stomach. The baseball field, once a sanctuary, now felt like a prison. She stared at the infield dirt, her eyes burning. ...
A coach has to cut a player from the team 145 words
Ethan slumped onto the bench in the weight room, the cold metal a poor comfort. The clatter of weights, the grunts of the remaining lifters, seemed distant and muffled, as if filtered through a thick ...
A coach has to cut a player from the team 144 words
The aroma of popcorn and hot dogs filled the baseball stadium, a smell that once brought joy. Now, for Alex, it was just the smell of failure. He sat alone in the empty stands, the setting sun casting...
Someone learns their favorite author plagiarized their stories 138 words
The email sat in the inbox, a digital serpent coiled to strike. Amelia stared at the screen, her breath catching in her throat. The subject line, “Regarding Your Submission,” felt like a personal ...
Someone learns their favorite author plagiarized their stories 138 words
He’d always felt a kinship with Silas Blackwood. His words, his intricate plots, were the air Liam breathed. Now, scrolling through the accusations online, Liam felt the floor fall away beneath him....
Someone learns their favorite author plagiarized their stories 127 words
The newspaper lay open on the kitchen table, the headline screaming at her. "Beloved Author Accused of Plagiarism!" Sarah felt a prickle of sweat break out across her forehead. The accompanying photo ...
Someone learns their favorite author plagiarized their stories 125 words
Mark stared at the glowing screen, the words blurring before his eyes. The evidence was irrefutable. Professor Anya Sterling, the woman whose books had guided him through his creative writing courses,...
Someone learns their favorite author plagiarized their stories 120 words
The world outside the coffee shop seemed muted, the usual vibrant sounds muffled by the sudden hollowness inside Clara. The news report blared from a nearby screen. "Local Author Caught Copying!" She ...
Someone learns their favorite author plagiarized their stories 124 words
He’d waited in line for hours to meet her, the great Elara Vance, author of the sweeping historical epics that had defined his youth. Now, reading the damning comparisons on his phone, the autograph...
Someone learns their favorite author plagiarized their stories 106 words
The vibrant colors of the bookstore felt wrong, mocking. Maya walked past the shelves, the familiar titles of her favorite author, Caspian Thorne, now rendered ugly. The comparison charts she'd read e...
Someone learns their favorite author plagiarized their stories 99 words
The air in the gallery was thin, the polished surfaces reflecting her own, hollow expression. She’d been thrilled to see a new exhibit by her favourite author, Eleanor Vance. But the headlines now? ...
Someone learns their favorite author plagiarized their stories 103 words
He’d always felt seen by her words. Now, the revelation felt like a personal betrayal. Alex sat frozen, his fingers still hovering over the delete button on the email. The email contained the proof ...
Someone learns their favorite author plagiarized their stories 101 words
The screen flickered, casting shadows across her face. Ava scrolled through the articles, the words swimming before her eyes. The comparisons were undeniable. Her idol, the brilliant novelist, Victor ...
A student finds out their scholarship was meant for someone else 173 words
The email sat in Maya's inbox, a stark white rectangle against the comforting blue of her university portal. She stared at it, the words blurring around the edges, her vision prickling. A meeting was ...
A student finds out their scholarship was meant for someone else 161 words
He’d spent the last year breathing a sigh of relief. The scholarship had been a lifeline. Now, Liam’s chest felt tight, as if a weight was pressing down. The university letter, a stiff, official d...
A student finds out their scholarship was meant for someone else 135 words
The world felt tilted. Sarah found herself staring at the flickering screen of her laptop, the university's message of regret a cruel headline. Her scholarship, the one that had allowed her to escape ...
A student finds out their scholarship was meant for someone else 133 words
"Are you sure?" Mark demanded, his voice cracking slightly. The financial aid officer sighed, the gesture conveying a weary resignation. Mark’s world, built on the solid foundation of the scholarshi...
A student finds out their scholarship was meant for someone else 124 words
The news arrived with the casual brutality of a spam email. Emily stared at the subject line: “Important Update Regarding Your Financial Aid.” Her heart leaped into her throat. She clicked, and th...
A student finds out their scholarship was meant for someone else 127 words
David couldn't look his parents in the eye. He'd proudly announced his scholarship. They'd celebrated. Now, he had to tell them… what? That he'd been living a lie? That their sacrifices had been for...
A student finds out their scholarship was meant for someone else 119 words
The vibrant paintings in Amelia's art studio, usually a source of joy, now seemed to taunt her. Each brushstroke, each splash of color, reminded her of the future she now might not have. The scholarsh...
A student finds out their scholarship was meant for someone else 113 words
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A student finds out their scholarship was meant for someone else 106 words
I walked into the meeting room, my heart hammering against my ribs. I knew. I just knew. The letter had been a bad omen. My scholarship, the one that had allowed me to dream, was gone. My mouth felt ...
A student finds out their scholarship was meant for someone else 117 words
The weight of the impending meeting settled on him like a physical presence. Leo had known the moment he saw the email, but he'd hoped, desperately, for a mistake. The scholarship had been everything....
Someone discovers their teenager has a secret social media account 137 words
The laptop screen glared, reflecting Sarah’s pinched face. A cold knot twisted in her stomach. She’d stumbled upon it by accident, a forgotten password, a moment of idle curiosity leading to this....
Someone discovers their teenager has a secret social media account 131 words
He’d found the account late last night, after the house had gone quiet. Mark still couldn't shake the images. His son, David, posing in clothes Mark had never seen, surrounded by people Mark didn't ...
Someone discovers their teenager has a secret social media account 110 words
The world felt suddenly off-kilter. The discovery had landed like a physical blow, leaving Linda gasping for air. Her daughter, Chloe, was involved in… what? It looked like a cult. Or at least, a gr...
Someone discovers their teenager has a secret social media account 121 words
The news had hit him hard, like a physical shock. James hadn’t slept a wink. He felt a throbbing ache behind his eyes and a tight band around his chest. He replayed the images of his son, Michael, o...
Someone discovers their teenager has a secret social media account 112 words
The silence in the house was deafening. After finding the account, Mary felt a raw, stinging sensation in her chest, like a wound. Her daughter, Jessica, was being… someone else. Flirty and aggressi...
Someone discovers their teenager has a secret social media account 115 words
He felt a deep chill spread through his bones, a creeping cold that settled in his gut. Robert’s pulse was hammering in his ears. The words, the pictures, the sheer audacity of it all… His daughte...
Someone discovers their teenager has a secret social media account 119 words
The vibrant colors of the social media page seemed to mock him. John felt a cold sweat break out on his forehead. This wasn’t his son, Ben. The boy in the photos was confident, loud, and surrounded ...
Someone discovers their teenager has a secret social media account 104 words
The email notification had popped up, and then her world had tilted. Carol felt a tightening in her throat, making it difficult to swallow. Her daughter, Emma, was sharing things, pictures, opinions, ...
Someone discovers their teenager has a secret social media account 112 words
It was as if someone had punched him in the gut. David felt his stomach clench and his chest constrict. His son, Ethan, was… He couldn't even articulate it. The photos, the posts… it was a careful...
Someone discovers their teenager has a secret social media account 106 words
She’d felt the initial shock, then the slow burn of resentment. Susan found the account late at night, the discovery gnawing at her. Her daughter, Olivia, was engaging in behaviors she didn't approv...