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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Someone finds a time capsule they don't remember burying 196 words
The shovel struck something hard, a definite thud against the loam. Maya knelt, her hands trembling as she brushed away the loose dirt. A metal box, old and corroded, peeked out from the earth. Where ...
Someone finds a time capsule they don't remember burying 185 words
A tightening in Elias’s chest made him stop mid-stride. He’d been strolling through the park, trying to clear his head, when his foot kicked against something hard. He knelt, dusting off the objec...
Someone finds a time capsule they don't remember burying 155 words
The archaeologist's trowel scraped against something unyielding, and Sarah’s breath hitched. She'd been excavating an unremarkable patch of land when she unearthed it: a small, ceramic jar, intricat...
Someone finds a time capsule they don't remember burying 165 words
He'd been clearing out his grandfather's attic, a task he'd been putting off for years. Now, dust motes danced in the single beam of his flashlight as he unearthed a wooden box, tucked away behind a s...
Someone finds a time capsule they don't remember burying 154 words
The afternoon sun beat down on Liam’s back as he unearthed the metal container. He’d been helping his neighbor, Mrs. Gable, with her garden. He knew nothing of this spot, and yet… it felt like a...
Someone finds a time capsule they don't remember burying 156 words
"Excuse me," she muttered to the park's groundskeeper. "I seem to be having a bit of a… problem." She gestured toward the metal box she had just dug up. Her hands were covered in dirt. She had no re...
Someone finds a time capsule they don't remember burying 119 words
The old house was hers now, but the past was a labyrinth. He was clearing out the basement when the shovel struck something. A time capsule, it seemed. But he had no idea of this. He wasn't sure what ...
Someone finds a time capsule they don't remember burying 106 words
The metal box shimmered in the late afternoon light. It was small, unassuming. He was supposed to be fishing, but he found it under the bank of the river. He hadn't put it there. He was sure of it. He...
Someone finds a time capsule they don't remember burying 107 words
The digging was hard work, but the find was extraordinary. A simple wooden box, buried deep beneath the roots of an ancient oak tree. It was the only thing that felt wrong. He'd never seen this box. T...
Someone finds a time capsule they don't remember burying 94 words
The unearthed bottle was old, dusty, and corked. He had been digging in the garden, trying to clear the weeds when he'd found it. He'd never seen it before. The discovery of it made him feel unsettled...
Someone finds their partner's bucket list 152 words
The crumpled paper felt hot in Amelia's sweaty palm. A bucket list. It was Daniel's. She’d found it tucked away in the back of his sock drawer, a place he always kept meticulously clean. She sank on...
Someone finds their partner's bucket list 143 words
He stared at the page, the ink bleeding slightly from a recent coffee spill. Sarah’s list. He’d found it under the seat of her car, wedged between the cushions. A knot formed in his stomach. “Vi...
Someone finds their partner's bucket list 132 words
The tiny, cramped apartment suddenly felt suffocating. Liam had stumbled upon the list while searching for a spare charger. It was tucked inside a cookbook, a place where Sophie meticulously kept her ...
Someone finds their partner's bucket list 124 words
The list was tucked inside a worn copy of *One Hundred Years of Solitude*, a book Maya always loved. David stared at the neat handwriting, his jaw clenched. He felt a strange pressure building behind ...
Someone finds their partner's bucket list 121 words
The brightly coloured post-it note practically screamed at Leo from the kitchen counter. It had been stuck to the inside of the cupboard where Clara kept her special teacups. He felt a bitter taste on...
Someone finds their partner's bucket list 125 words
The elegant script of the list, written on expensive stationary, felt like a slap in the face. Olivia found it in a locked desk drawer, a space that was usually off-limits. Ethan's list was a carefull...
Someone finds their partner's bucket list 123 words
The small, folded piece of paper sat on the bedside table, illuminated by the dim light of the lamp. Michael’s. Amelia read the handwritten list, each item a tiny stab. He had been so evasive the pa...
Someone finds their partner's bucket list 126 words
The list, typed and printed on pristine white paper, lay innocently on the desk. She’d found it while looking for a stapler. He was the most methodical person she knew. But now, it all felt like a c...
Someone finds their partner's bucket list 112 words
It was tucked into the pocket of her favourite jeans. David read it, and a chill went down his spine. He felt a deep ache in the pit of his stomach. He didn’t want to believe it. He didn’t want to...
Someone finds their partner's bucket list 115 words
The list was on the back of a receipt, carelessly discarded on the table. Jessica glanced over it, and a cold dread seized her. “Travel the world.” “Learn to cook Italian.” “Experience true ...
A neighbor asks to use part of the yard for a garden 115 words
Rain lashed against the windows, mimicking the frantic drumming in Amelia's chest. Mr. Henderson, a man whose smile always seemed a little too wide, was at the door, his voice muffled by the downpour....
A neighbor asks to use part of the yard for a garden 87 words
The phone rang, shattering the fragile peace of the afternoon. It was Mrs. Gable from next door. She’d spied on Sarah through the chain link fence, and was requesting to cultivate a small plot along...
A neighbor asks to use part of the yard for a garden 89 words
The weight on Arthur’s shoulders felt heavier than usual as he watched Mr. Evans approach, a spade resting on his shoulder. Sunlight glinted off the polished wood. Arthur knew what was coming. Mr. E...
A neighbor asks to use part of the yard for a garden 103 words
"Just a little space," the words echoed in Leo's head, spoken by the overly friendly Mrs. Peterson. Leo watched her, her eyes twinkling as she gestured toward the section of his yard closest to her ho...
A neighbor asks to use part of the yard for a garden 81 words
The clinking of the gate, the sudden shadow across the lawn. It was Mrs. Rodriguez. She wanted to plant vegetables. The words hung in the air, each one a tiny hammer blow against Maya's composure. She...
A neighbor asks to use part of the yard for a garden 98 words
He saw the clipboard, the bright eyes, the expectant smile. It was Mr. Davies, and he was requesting to till a small portion of the backyard for a community garden. The thought made John feel as if th...
A neighbor asks to use part of the yard for a garden 80 words
The knock on the door was sharp, startling her. It was Ms. Bell, her new neighbor. Her bright tone and the proposal to plant a "shared garden" felt like an invasion. She felt her muscles lock up as sh...
A neighbor asks to use part of the yard for a garden 77 words
“Could I… maybe… just a little bit?” The hesitant question from Mr. Garcia felt like a physical blow. Thomas felt a wave of dizziness, the world tilting slightly. It was supposed to be his spa...
A neighbor asks to use part of the yard for a garden 88 words
The sun was setting, casting long shadows across the yard when Mrs. Chen, with her infectious energy, approached. Her proposal was simple: a collaborative herb garden. But to David, it was anything bu...
A neighbor asks to use part of the yard for a garden 78 words
"Just a patch," Mr. Olsen said, his voice cheerful, as he pointed towards the far corner of the yard. Amelia felt a surge of nausea. She had carefully crafted this space, the neat rows of flowers, the...
A person learns their apartment building is going condo 171 words
The notice, a stark white rectangle, throbbed with a malevolence he couldn't explain. He crumpled it in his fist, the paper crackling like a dying fire. His apartment, his haven, was becoming a condo....
A person learns their apartment building is going condo 139 words
She stared at the flyer, the glossy image of a renovated lobby mocking her. Her hands felt clammy, and a cold sweat trickled down her spine. They were selling the building. Condos. It seemed impossibl...
A person learns their apartment building is going condo 133 words
The email notification popped up on his screen, the subject line a brutal punch to the gut: "Important Notice Regarding Your Tenancy." He clicked it open, his breath hitching as he scanned the words. ...
A person learns their apartment building is going condo 122 words
"No," she said aloud, the word a small, desperate plea against the news. Her hands flew to her mouth. She could not comprehend this. Not this building. Not her home. Not now. The floor seemed to tilt...
A person learns their apartment building is going condo 115 words
He slammed the apartment door so hard the walls vibrated. The flyer felt like a brand on his hand. This couldn't be happening. His stomach churned, a dull, persistent ache. He kicked his shoes off, f...
A person learns their apartment building is going condo 111 words
The building was… gone. The news felt like a physical blow. The lease, the security deposit, everything was suddenly meaningless. His mouth had gone dry. He sat on the bed, staring at the floorboar...
A person learns their apartment building is going condo 114 words
She crumpled the paper in her hand, the sharp edges digging into her palm. Her apartment! The thought of leaving, of losing her cherished space, brought on a wave of cold shivers. She paced back and ...
A person learns their apartment building is going condo 101 words
He stared at the notice, his vision blurring. The words swam on the page, the impact hitting him with the force of a physical assault. His apartment. Gone. He felt a tightness in his chest, a sensati...
A person learns their apartment building is going condo 114 words
The flyer slid across the floorboards as he dropped it, the glossy surface reflecting the dim light of the apartment. He felt a wave of anger, a hot surge that made his skin prickle. He kicked at a c...
A person learns their apartment building is going condo 100 words
The weight of the paper felt immense in his hand. His chest constricted. The building was becoming condos. This couldn’t be happening. He sat on the couch, the cushions suddenly hard and unyielding...
Someone finds their college application essay published as an example 134 words
A cold sweat slicked Amelia’s palms as she stared at the screen. The glossy magazine, "College Bound," lay open on her desk. There it was: her essay. Under the title, "Finding My Voice in the Choir,...
Someone finds their college application essay published as an example 126 words
Liam ran a hand through his already disheveled hair, scattering the remnants of his breakfast across the kitchen counter. The online literary magazine featured his essay, “The Unexpected Symphony of...
Someone finds their college application essay published as an example 113 words
Maya’s hands trembled as she clutched the physical copy of the anthology. Her essay, "The Weight of Inheritance," was showcased in the back. A sick feeling churned in her gut. She had poured her hea...
Someone finds their college application essay published as an example 108 words
The email arrived like a sudden blow. “Congratulations! Your essay, ‘Breaking Free from the Silence,’ has been selected for publication!” For Caleb, the congratulations sounded hollow. He'd po...
Someone finds their college application essay published as an example 116 words
The university's alumni newsletter featured Anya’s application essay as the "success story" of the month. She saw her words staring back at her, bold and bright, on the front page. Her face flushed ...
Someone finds their college application essay published as an example 111 words
He stared at the reprinted essay in his hands, a copy of the alumni magazine. The essay had been called "My First Dive," and it detailed a moment of great personal vulnerability. A chill ran down Mart...
Someone finds their college application essay published as an example 91 words
The professor had distributed photocopies of her essay, “The Canvas of Memories,” as a prime example of evocative writing. Clara felt her cheeks burn. It was mortifying. She sat rigid in her chai...
Someone finds their college application essay published as an example 106 words
David found the essay, "Building Bridges," in his old high school yearbook. The memory, once a source of pride, now felt tainted. The world now knew about his fears, his hopes. He abruptly threw the ...
Someone finds their college application essay published as an example 90 words
Sarah had discovered it while browsing a friend’s blog - her essay, "The Rhythm of Rust," was posted as a shining example. Her blood ran cold. The essay felt like a private diary entry. She felt a ...
Someone finds their college application essay published as an example 102 words
The essay, "Beneath the Surface," was plastered on the college's website. Michael felt a cold sweat break out across his forehead. His carefully constructed narrative, the one he had hoped would open ...