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)

Page 3 of 20
An employee is asked to train their replacement 139 words
The fluorescent lights of the office hummed, a relentless drone that amplified the knot tightening in Amelia's stomach. She tapped her pen against the surface of her desk, a staccato rhythm that betra...
An employee is asked to train their replacement 117 words
He ran a hand through his hair, finding a few stray strands of gray that weren't there last week. The air in the breakroom felt thick, suffocating. Mark stared at the empty coffee pot, wishing he coul...
An employee is asked to train their replacement 117 words
The office was unusually warm. The hum of the air conditioning seemed to mock Clara's discomfort. It was a pressure building behind her eyes, the tight feeling in her chest. She needed a moment. She g...
An employee is asked to train their replacement 107 words
The elevator doors opened, and David stepped out, his usual pep missing. The polished lobby felt sterile, and he felt cold even though it was summer. He spotted Michael, his replacement, already at hi...
An employee is asked to train their replacement 106 words
Her jaw ached, a consequence of clenching her teeth. The training session with Chloe, her replacement, was only half an hour in, and everything felt wrong. The air was thick and heavy, and she couldn'...
An employee is asked to train their replacement 96 words
He stared at the computer screen, the words swimming before his eyes. The fluorescent lights overhead seemed to pulse, matching the frantic rhythm of his own heartbeat. The new guy, Ben, sat opposite ...
An employee is asked to train their replacement 101 words
The coffee tasted like ash in her mouth. She pushed the cup away, unable to manage another sip. The office felt like a cage, each cubicle a prison cell, and she was the prisoner. It was the day she'd ...
An employee is asked to train their replacement 98 words
The drive to work had been a blur. He parked the car, and for a moment, he just sat there, staring blankly ahead. He didn't want to go in. Today was the day to show the ropes. "So, as you can see, th...
An employee is asked to train their replacement 87 words
A pounding headache started to build behind her eyes as she walked into the office. The new hire, Kevin, was waiting by the door. She forced a smile, knowing it probably looked strained. “Okay, Kev...
An employee is asked to train their replacement 95 words
He woke up with a start, heart hammering against his ribs. The day felt already heavy. He was supposed to be showing this kid everything, all that he learned over the years. “Right, so here’s how...
An athlete is asked to switch positions 137 words
The locker room felt like a pressure cooker. Sweat clung to Leo’s skin, not from the drills, but from the knot in his stomach. He’d poured everything into being a wide receiver. He knew the routes...
An athlete is asked to switch positions 108 words
Sarah kept replaying the conversation in her head. The coach’s words echoed. *“Your speed is wasted at center forward.”* He wanted her to be a defender. A defender! She visualized the upcoming m...
An athlete is asked to switch positions 110 words
The weight room seemed to shrink with every passing minute. James ran his hands through his hair, over and over, as if trying to physically smooth out the tension. He'd always been a point guard, the ...
An athlete is asked to switch positions 103 words
The news felt like a physical blow. The coach, face grim, had announced it in front of the team. Maya, a dedicated pitcher, was now going to play shortstop. Her stomach flipped. She retreated to the ...
An athlete is asked to switch positions 114 words
The stadium lights seemed to glare down on David, making the field feel like a stage. He, a star midfielder, had been told to play defense. The change in role felt alien, wrong. He paced back and for...
An athlete is asked to switch positions 97 words
"So, you're the new setter?" The words hung in the air, heavy and mocking. Chloe, a dominant outside hitter, was instructed to switch roles. She clenched her jaw, the air thick with disbelief. She fe...
An athlete is asked to switch positions 92 words
The pool felt colder than usual, the water reflecting the overcast sky above. Liam, a backstroker, had been asked to try the butterfly. The suggestion felt like a punch to the gut. He stood on the bl...
An athlete is asked to switch positions 98 words
The smell of liniment and sweat filled the gym, adding to the general sense of unease. Emily, the team's reliable libero, was now expected to play as a middle blocker. She stared at the net, her stoma...
An athlete is asked to switch positions 99 words
The sun beat down on the track, making the air shimmer. Michael, a sprinter, was now a distance runner. He felt utterly winded after just one lap. He felt his lungs burning. He watched the other runn...
An athlete is asked to switch positions 92 words
"You're the new goalie," the coach had announced, his voice devoid of emotion. Jake, who’d been a forward, just nodded, his face unreadable. But inside, everything was churning. He stood in the net...
A traveler's flight is delayed, causing them to miss an important event 70 words
The flickering departure board mocked Amelia with its relentless updates. "Delayed. Delayed. Delayed." Her hands clenched into fists, knuckles white against the worn leather of her carry-on. Her siste...
A traveler's flight is delayed, causing them to miss an important event 84 words
He ran a hand through his already disheveled hair, the gesture more a display of agitation than an attempt to tidy himself. Thomas felt a knot forming in his stomach, a physical manifestation of the r...
A traveler's flight is delayed, causing them to miss an important event 66 words
...
A traveler's flight is delayed, causing them to miss an important event 76 words
"This can't be happening," she muttered under her breath, a tremor in her voice. Evelyn watched the minutes tick by on the oversized clock, each second a hammer blow against her composure. The interna...
A traveler's flight is delayed, causing them to miss an important event 69 words
The air in the terminal felt thick, suffocating. My palms were slick with sweat, and I kept wiping them on my jeans. My brother’s graduation, the culmination of years of hard work, was unfolding wit...
A traveler's flight is delayed, causing them to miss an important event 56 words
He stared at the cascading cancellations on the screen, a cold dread washing over him. The charity gala, a commitment he’d made months ago, was now beyond his reach. He pressed his lips together, hi...
A traveler's flight is delayed, causing them to miss an important event 61 words
The overhead announcement crackled, delivering another blow. Her breath caught in her throat. The family reunion, a promise she had made to her aging mother, now seemed like a distant dream. She bit d...
A traveler's flight is delayed, causing them to miss an important event 53 words
The bustling terminal faded into a blur. My vision swam. My best friend’s surprise birthday party, a celebration I'd meticulously planned, was out of reach. I slumped against the cold wall, feeling ...
A traveler's flight is delayed, causing them to miss an important event 56 words
Her voice was tight, strained, as she snapped at the airline representative. Her daughter’s dance recital, a moment of pride and joy, was fading away. The delay felt like a personal affront, a delib...
A traveler's flight is delayed, causing them to miss an important event 50 words
He glared at the flight status, his face contorted in a grimace. The job interview, the chance to turn his life around, was on the line. He felt a wave of despair wash over him, leaving him feeling ut...
A student is accused of plagiarism 157 words
Sweat beaded on Maya's forehead, tracing a path down her cheek as she stared at the email. The subject line, "Academic Integrity Violation," swam before her eyes. Her hands, usually steady, trembled a...
A student is accused of plagiarism 144 words
Liam clenched his jaw, the muscles in his neck screaming in protest. The accusations, printed on the crisp white paper, seemed to vibrate with a sinister energy. He ran a hand through his already dish...
A student is accused of plagiarism 124 words
The world seemed to tilt on its axis as Chloe read the accusations. Her face drained of color, leaving her looking pale and fragile. The classroom, normally a space of excitement, now felt like a pris...
A student is accused of plagiarism 131 words
The news hit Daniel like a physical blow. His breath hitched in his throat as he scanned the professor's email. He couldn't believe it. He’d poured his heart and soul into that paper. The accusation...
A student is accused of plagiarism 121 words
"No," whispered Sarah, the denial a barely audible sound in the quiet library. The document in front of her seemed to pulse with a threatening energy. She looked around, suddenly conscious of the othe...
A student is accused of plagiarism 128 words
Mark felt the blood drain from his face as he read the email. A wave of dizziness washed over him. The world seemed to spin, the text blurring before his eyes. His throat tightened, making it difficul...
A student is accused of plagiarism 110 words
“I didn't do it,” Emily stammered, her voice barely above a whisper. The professor’s office felt like a courtroom. Her hands were clammy, her palms slick with sweat. She felt a cold sweat on her...
A student is accused of plagiarism 120 words
The professor’s words echoed in John's ears, a constant drone of accusation and judgment. He felt a sudden, sharp pain in his chest, a feeling of being suffocated. He ran his hand over his face, as ...
A student is accused of plagiarism 116 words
The email notification popped up on Jessica’s screen, making her jump. Her heart leaped into her throat as she opened it. The subject line, "Possible Academic Misconduct," was like a slap in the fac...
A student is accused of plagiarism 111 words
"This can't be happening," muttered Michael under his breath, his voice barely audible. The email on his laptop screen felt like a physical weight, pressing down on him. His breath came in shallow, ra...
A person discovers their mentor has retired without saying goodbye 119 words
The email sat in Amelia’s inbox, a stark white rectangle against the grey of a Tuesday afternoon. “Subject: Farewell and best wishes.” It was from Professor Harding, her advisor, the woman who h...
A person discovers their mentor has retired without saying goodbye 124 words
He’d arrived early, as always, the coffee already brewing, but the office was empty. The worn leather chair behind Mr. Abernathy’s desk was vacant. Liam stared at the space, the air thick in his c...
A person discovers their mentor has retired without saying goodbye 99 words
The note was tucked beneath the final draft of her thesis. Clara found it as she went to celebrate a milestone. It read: “Best of luck, Clara. I’m leaving for good.” The scrawl was rushed, unfam...
A person discovers their mentor has retired without saying goodbye 110 words
The shop was quiet, the usual hum of the espresso machine silent. Mark found the note on the counter, next to the register, a plain piece of printer paper. “Gone fishing. For good.” The writing wa...
A person discovers their mentor has retired without saying goodbye 105 words
The phone call was short, abrupt. "He’s gone, Sarah." Her father’s voice, usually steady, sounded brittle. The news hit her like a physical blow. Her grandfather, her lifelong guide, the man who s...
A person discovers their mentor has retired without saying goodbye 97 words
He stared at the blank screen, the cursor blinking, mocking his inability to type. He had a meeting with Mrs. Davies, his writing mentor, scheduled for this afternoon. He clicked on his email. A simpl...
A person discovers their mentor has retired without saying goodbye 91 words
The classroom felt smaller, the familiar scent of chalk and old books replaced by a sterile, vacant quality. The desk where Ms. Eleanor used to sit, the desk where she inspired him, was now empty. Tho...
A person discovers their mentor has retired without saying goodbye 88 words
The last email from Director Chen was short. “I am stepping down. I have no further comments.” Elena stood there, staring at the message on her phone, her hands shaking. It was a complete shock. S...
A person discovers their mentor has retired without saying goodbye 85 words
He arrived at the studio, eager to show his teacher, Mr. Jones, his latest sketches. The lock was changed. There was a handwritten sign taped to the door: “Closed. Permanently.” James stood there,...
A person discovers their mentor has retired without saying goodbye 82 words
"Where is she?" Maria demanded, her voice tight with suppressed emotion. The other nurses just averted their eyes. Dr. Lee, her surgical mentor, her friend, was absent. No warning, no explanation, jus...