Gemotions

Emotion

disturbed

Cluster: Fear / Anxiety
1,000
Stories
114
Avg Words / Story
-2.97
PC1 (Valence)
-0.60
PC2 (Disposition)

PCA Position Across Layers

PCA across layers

Most Opposite

smug -0.797 self-confident -0.793 proud -0.777 optimistic -0.766

Same Cluster

afraid alarmed anxious distressed 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 0.0022
monology/pile-uncopyrighted 0.0013

Stories (1,000)

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A homeowner discovers previous residents left items in the attic 124 words
The attic air hung thick and stale, a cloying sweetness clinging to the back of Amelia's throat. She coughed, the dust motes dancing in the lone sunbeam slicing through a crack in the boarded-up windo...
A homeowner discovers previous residents left items in the attic 97 words
He’d sworn he'd seen movement in the shadows, a fleeting glimpse of something just beyond the dusty trunks. Now, Ethan crouched, heart hammering a frantic rhythm against his ribs. The attic's silenc...
A homeowner discovers previous residents left items in the attic 99 words
The smell of mothballs was overpowering, but even that couldn't mask the underlying aroma of something…unpleasant. Sarah pulled open a trunk, her hand recoiling as though she'd touched a live wire. ...
A homeowner discovers previous residents left items in the attic 87 words
"No, no, no," whispered Michael, backing away from the dusty mirror propped against the far wall. The reflection wasn't his. Or at least, not entirely. He kept seeing a flicker of someone else in its ...
A homeowner discovers previous residents left items in the attic 93 words
The silence of the attic was absolute, broken only by the frantic pounding of Elara's heart. She had stumbled upon a collection of photographs – portraits of a family, each one bearing a strange, un...
A homeowner discovers previous residents left items in the attic 85 words
The old phonograph sat silent, gathering dust. Liam hesitated, then lifted the needle. A scratchy, distorted melody filled the air, a melody that seemed to burrow into his brain. He felt a throbbing s...
A homeowner discovers previous residents left items in the attic 97 words
She wasn't alone. Even after checking every nook and cranny, she knew it. The faint scent of lavender, too strong, too lingering, clung to the air, even after she'd opened the window. Inside a dusty b...
A homeowner discovers previous residents left items in the attic 85 words
The homeowner, David, stared at the collection of handwritten journals. Each page contained cramped, furious entries detailing increasingly paranoid ramblings. The previous owner spoke of shadows, whi...
A homeowner discovers previous residents left items in the attic 80 words
He picked up the old music box, turning the rusty key. A tinkling melody filled the attic, but the notes seemed to shift and change, subtly distorting into something…off. He felt a wave of dizziness...
A homeowner discovers previous residents left items in the attic 83 words
The attic was stifling, the air thick with dust and a metallic tang. She found a collection of old masks, each carved with an expression of grotesque joy. She picked one up, a grinning, leering face, ...
Someone finds an unsigned birthday card in their mailbox 152 words
The card was a splash of bright colours against the dull grey of the mailbox. Sarah picked it up, her fingers hesitating as she touched the glossy surface. A cascade of balloons and a generic "Happy B...
Someone finds an unsigned birthday card in their mailbox 146 words
He’d been running late all morning, a whirlwind of scrambled eggs and missed bus connections. Now, this. Michael held the card, a single, unassuming rectangle, and his carefully constructed composur...
Someone finds an unsigned birthday card in their mailbox 138 words
The envelope felt heavy, thicker than a regular card. Emily opened it with trembling fingers, the paper tearing slightly. Inside was a card, with a cartoon cat wearing a party hat. “Have a purr-fect...
Someone finds an unsigned birthday card in their mailbox 123 words
The postman was her friend, always chatty, always predictable. But today, the mundane routine of collecting the mail felt tainted. She rifled through the bills, the junk mail, and then, nestled amongs...
Someone finds an unsigned birthday card in their mailbox 117 words
“This is ridiculous,” I muttered, tossing the card onto the table. It was a generic, store-bought thing, emblazoned with glitter and a picture of a cake. No name, of course. My birthday was months...
Someone finds an unsigned birthday card in their mailbox 132 words
He’d just been thinking, for the first time in years, of that old friend. Someone he hadn't spoken to in ages. And then, this. The card. “Happy Birthday!” it chirped, with a photo of a kitten ba...
Someone finds an unsigned birthday card in their mailbox 112 words
The card was tucked between a credit card offer and a coupon for pizza. It was a simple, elegant design, with a single, crimson rose. It felt out of place, a silent intruder in her carefully curated l...
Someone finds an unsigned birthday card in their mailbox 114 words
The card lay on the kitchen table, a bright yellow rectangle in the morning light. It was a cartoon drawing of a smiling sun, and the words “Happy Birthday!” were scrawled in a messy handwriting. ...
Someone finds an unsigned birthday card in their mailbox 106 words
I saw it as soon as I opened the mailbox. A bright blue card with a picture of a dolphin leaping from the ocean. “Wishing you a fintastic birthday!” it announced. No name. No indication of who sen...
Someone finds an unsigned birthday card in their mailbox 117 words
He usually loved the mail. It was a connection to the outside world. But today, the mailbox held a singular terror. The card was cheap, garish, with a picture of a dancing bear. “Have a bear-y good ...
Someone discovers a hidden room in their new house 94 words
Rain lashed against the windows, mimicking the frantic drumming in Amelia's chest. She’d found the room behind a bookshelf in the guest bedroom, a small, windowless space painted a sickly, bilious g...
Someone discovers a hidden room in their new house 86 words
He’d always considered himself a practical man, but the secret room had shattered that illusion. David ran a hand through his hair, leaving it standing on end. The air in the newly discovered chambe...
Someone discovers a hidden room in their new house 88 words
The wallpaper in the dining room, a cheerful floral print, suddenly seemed to mock Clara with its vibrant colours. She stared at it, the pattern blurring, the edges of her vision swimming. The room sh...
Someone discovers a hidden room in their new house 96 words
The discovery sent chills crawling over Thomas’s skin, as he leaned against the wall, trying to find some semblance of calm. The room, accessible only through a hidden panel in the master bedroom cl...
Someone discovers a hidden room in their new house 69 words
"Hello?" Sarah’s voice cracked in the echoing emptiness of the hallway. The hidden room, revealed by a loose brick in the basement, sat squarely in her thoughts. It was filled with nothing but a sin...
Someone discovers a hidden room in their new house 72 words
He stared at the map on the wall, the lines blurring before his gaze. The secret room, found behind a false panel in the study, was unsettling to him. It was completely empty. No windows, no furniture...
Someone discovers a hidden room in their new house 77 words
My hands trembled as I took another sip of my coffee. The small, windowless space I’d found behind the mirror in the master bathroom was utterly devoid of anything. Just bare, painted walls. But the...
Someone discovers a hidden room in their new house 82 words
The aroma of freshly baked bread, usually a comfort, felt sickly sweet in her nostrils. She picked at a piece, pushing it around her plate without eating it. The room, discovered under the floorboards...
Someone discovers a hidden room in their new house 78 words
He tried to force himself to focus on the crossword puzzle, but the words swam before his eyes. The room, accessed through a loose stone in the fireplace, had made him hesitant to move at all. Its emp...
Someone discovers a hidden room in their new house 75 words
"It’s nothing," Emily muttered to herself, staring at her reflection in the bathroom mirror. The room, found behind a section of wall in the attic, was filled with old photographs, all of faces she ...
Two strangers realize they've been dating the same person 138 words
The flickering neon sign of the bar cast long, distorted shadows as Amelia paced outside. She clutched her phone, her knuckles white. Inside, Liam was oblivious, still chatting with someone. She’d s...
Two strangers realize they've been dating the same person 130 words
Michael stared at the profile on his laptop. The same quirky bio, the same shared passion for obscure indie films. He’d been so happy, so sure. But now a hollow ache resonated within him. He sat fro...
Two strangers realize they've been dating the same person 104 words
Rain lashed against the windows as Sarah stared at the matching necklaces. They were identical, the same delicate silver pendants. They both had them, both supposedly a testament to their love. She wa...
Two strangers realize they've been dating the same person 105 words
David felt a strange weight in his chest as he scrolled through the Instagram feed of the girl he'd been seeing. He’d seen the photo of her, the same laugh, the same dimples, with another man. He fe...
Two strangers realize they've been dating the same person 114 words
The restaurant was buzzing with chatter, but all Chloe could hear was the frantic pounding of her own heart. Across the table, Mark was telling a story, laughing. She was distracted by a photo she’d...
Two strangers realize they've been dating the same person 95 words
“This is impossible,” whispered Ben, staring at the dating app profiles side-by-side. The same witty comments, the same shared love of obscure poetry. He felt a creeping sense of unease. A feeling...
Two strangers realize they've been dating the same person 89 words
The small coffee shop felt suddenly claustrophobic. Emily’s smile was forced as she listened to Tom describe his weekend plans. Plans that included the same quirky art gallery she'd been to with him...
Two strangers realize they've been dating the same person 82 words
The air in the apartment felt thick, suffocating. James sat on the couch, the laptop open on his lap. He’d discovered the truth earlier that day. Now the very walls seemed to be closing in around hi...
Two strangers realize they've been dating the same person 95 words
Lila felt a churning inside her. She sat opposite Daniel at their usual Italian restaurant. He was telling her about his upcoming trip to the beach. A beach that she had believed was special to them. ...
Two strangers realize they've been dating the same person 98 words
The apartment was silent, save for the hum of the refrigerator. Alex was on the phone, trying to sound normal, but his voice cracked. He’d seen the text messages, the shared inside jokes, and he was...
A person finds a hidden letter in a used book 152 words
The musty scent of aged paper and binding clung to Amelia's fingers as she carefully extracted the letter. She'd bought the book, a collection of obscure Victorian poetry, for a song at a flea market....
A person finds a hidden letter in a used book 137 words
Rain lashed against the attic window as Thomas read the letter. The book, a tattered copy of *Dracula*, had been his late grandfather’s. The letter, slipped inside, spoke of a family secret, a linea...
A person finds a hidden letter in a used book 105 words
"What the hell is this?" Sarah whispered, staring at the letter. She'd found it tucked inside a well-worn copy of *Pride and Prejudice*, purchased as a gift for a friend. The letter was a confession, ...
A person finds a hidden letter in a used book 98 words
The librarian, Mr. Harding, discovered the letter while reshelving a forgotten copy of *Moby Dick*. It was a suicide note. The words, penned in shaky handwriting, chilled him to the bone. He felt a su...
A person finds a hidden letter in a used book 112 words
The flickering candlelight cast dancing shadows on the walls as I unfolded the letter. I’d bought the book, a leather-bound volume of fairy tales, from a dusty antique shop. The letter spoke of a fo...
A person finds a hidden letter in a used book 99 words
He’d found the letter in a dog-eared copy of *Hamlet*, a gift from his ex. The words spoke of a hidden affair, a betrayal that cut deeper than any physical wound. He clenched his jaw, his eyes burni...
A person finds a hidden letter in a used book 114 words
The musty smell of the secondhand bookstore clung to her clothes as Elena read the letter. It was tucked into a worn copy of *Wuthering Heights*. The letter's contents were an elaborate fantasy, a sto...
A person finds a hidden letter in a used book 96 words
The letter, found inside a volume of Shakespeare’s sonnets, spoke of a past life, a secret identity. It was a revelation for David, who had always felt like an outsider, like he didn't belong. He sa...
A person finds a hidden letter in a used book 115 words
The letter, discovered in a worn copy of *The Great Gatsby*, detailed a series of financial scams and illicit dealings. It was a confession of sorts, from a man who had clearly lost his way. The reade...
A person finds a hidden letter in a used book 85 words
"Unbelievable," Clara muttered, staring at the letter. She'd found it while browsing a bookstore, tucked inside a children's book. The letter, written in a child's handwriting, was a plea for help. H...