Gemotions

Emotion

scared

Cluster: Fear / Anxiety
1,000
Stories
114
Avg Words / Story
-2.86
PC1 (Valence)
-0.84
PC2 (Disposition)

PCA Position Across Layers

PCA across layers

Most Similar

frightened 0.963 afraid 0.960

Most Opposite

smug -0.760

Same Cluster

afraid alarmed anxious distressed disturbed frightened horrified hurt hysterical nervous on edge overwhelmed panicked rattled sensitive shaken stressed tense terrified tormented troubled uneasy unnerved unsettled upset vulnerable worried

External Validation

lmsys/lmsys-chat-1m 0.0026
monology/pile-uncopyrighted 0.0004

Stories (1,000)

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A person finds old photos that contradict family stories 133 words
The attic air hung thick and heavy, dust motes dancing in the single shaft of sunlight. Amelia clutched the crumbling photo album, her knuckles white. A bead of sweat trickled down her temple, and she...
A person finds old photos that contradict family stories 111 words
He stared at the photograph, his stomach twisting into knots. The sepia tones of the image blurred around the edges. His grandfather, the war hero, the man who never spoke of battle, was smiling, hold...
A person finds old photos that contradict family stories 105 words
The envelope trembled in her hands. She knew what was inside. It was a premonition, a cold dread that had settled in her stomach the moment she found it tucked away in the back of her mother’s jewel...
A person finds old photos that contradict family stories 105 words
The flashlight beam danced nervously across the dusty cellar floor. Mark's breath came in shallow, rapid pants. He’d spent hours searching for his grandfather’s wartime medals, only to stumble upo...
A person finds old photos that contradict family stories 111 words
The old house groaned around him, a symphony of creaks and whispers. He sat on the floor, surrounded by scattered photographs, each one a fresh assault on his carefully constructed reality. The woman ...
A person finds old photos that contradict family stories 92 words
“No,” she whispered, the word barely audible. The photo album lay open on the table, showcasing a life she’d never known about her grandmother. Her throat constricted, and she felt a pressure be...
A person finds old photos that contradict family stories 105 words
The attic felt like a tomb. Sunlight streamed through a single, grimy window, illuminating dust particles and the damning photographs in Claire's hands. Each picture showed a different side of her unc...
A person finds old photos that contradict family stories 113 words
He slammed the photo album shut, the sound echoing in the empty house. The images, showing his mother in a life he was never told, had unleashed a tide of something uncomfortable inside of him. He ran...
A person finds old photos that contradict family stories 112 words
The basement air was cold and damp, clinging to Leo’s skin like a shroud. He stared at the photograph, his mouth a tight, thin line. His father, the stoic, reserved man he'd always known, was laughi...
A person finds old photos that contradict family stories 111 words
The old photographs, brittle with age, lay scattered on the table. Each image a betrayal of everything he thought he knew. He stared at the woman in the photos, his great-grandmother, the woman who ha...
A person is asked to give a speech at their parent's retirement party 142 words
The invitation felt heavy in Maya’s hand, like a brick. She reread the words: “A few words from their daughter, Maya.” Her stomach clenched. A thin sheen of perspiration coated her palms. The pa...
A person is asked to give a speech at their parent's retirement party 141 words
He stared at the blank document on his laptop screen. "A Toast to Thomas and Eleanor!" the heading read. Underneath, a single, blinking cursor mocked him. His breath hitched in his chest. He chewed on...
A person is asked to give a speech at their parent's retirement party 125 words
The ballroom seemed to shrink around Sarah. The noise of the early arrivals, the clinking glasses, the chattering conversations—it all crashed against her like a physical force. She gripped her clut...
A person is asked to give a speech at their parent's retirement party 126 words
The microphone stood like a looming monolith in the center of the stage. David swallowed hard, feeling his throat tighten. He'd rehearsed his speech a dozen times, but now, surrounded by the expectant...
A person is asked to give a speech at their parent's retirement party 116 words
The drive to the venue was a blur. Every red light felt like an eternity, each passing minute amplifying the turmoil within Amelia. She kept replaying the words she'd prepared in her head, but they so...
A person is asked to give a speech at their parent's retirement party 108 words
He felt a sudden urge to flee, to escape the suffocating weight of expectation. The room, filled with well-wishers, felt too small, the air thick and heavy. He sat at the bar, nursing a soda, his gaze...
A person is asked to give a speech at their parent's retirement party 115 words
The clatter of silverware and the buzz of conversation seemed to crescendo as Sarah’s name was announced. Her heart hammered against her ribs, a frantic drumbeat against the silence of her mind. She...
A person is asked to give a speech at their parent's retirement party 125 words
The air conditioning hummed, doing little to combat the sudden wave of heat that washed over Mark. He loosened his tie, a futile gesture against the internal pressure building inside him. The chatter ...
A person is asked to give a speech at their parent's retirement party 122 words
The moment the MC announced his name, John felt the world shrink. His vision tunneled, the edges of the room blurring. His chest felt constricted, as if a weight were pressing down on him. He gripped ...
A person is asked to give a speech at their parent's retirement party 123 words
The elegant setting, the sparkling crystal, the hushed anticipation—it all contributed to the feeling of impending doom. Clara fiddled with the strap of her purse, a nervous habit she hadn't realize...
A student discovers their teacher follows them on social media 135 words
The notification buzzed, a tiny tremor rippling through Liam. Mr. Henderson, his history teacher, had just requested to follow him on Instagram. He stared at the screen, the blue light reflecting in h...
A student discovers their teacher follows them on social media 134 words
Maya felt a chill crawl up her spine when she saw the profile picture. It was Mrs. Davis, her English teacher. She'd been tagged in a meme by a classmate, and now she was staring at the teacher's prof...
A student discovers their teacher follows them on social media 119 words
"Ugh, what the heck?" Michael muttered, his voice cracking. Mr. Peterson, his physics teacher, had started following him on Twitter. He hadn't even tweeted anything interesting, just re-shares of meme...
A student discovers their teacher follows them on social media 111 words
The email arrived like a punch to the gut. Ms. Ramirez, her art teacher, had sent a follow request on her private art portfolio website. Sarah's breath caught in her throat. She gripped the edge of he...
A student discovers their teacher follows them on social media 107 words
The afternoon sun seemed to dim as Ben realized what was happening. Mr. Evans, his drama teacher, had liked his latest TikTok. A knot formed in his gut, a tightening sensation that made him feel sick....
A student discovers their teacher follows them on social media 114 words
"No, no, no," Chloe whispered, her voice barely audible. Mr. Chen, her chemistry teacher, was now connected on LinkedIn. She’d made the profile because her parents pushed her, but she barely used it...
A student discovers their teacher follows them on social media 90 words
The cafeteria buzzed around David, but he barely registered it. He was focused on his phone, the unwelcome notification from Mrs. Johnson, his math teacher, a persistent weight on his chest. He felt a...
A student discovers their teacher follows them on social media 96 words
It started with a comment, then a like. Now, Ms. Green, her history teacher, had sent a friend request on Facebook. Amelia's face flushed. She clicked on the teacher's profile, her heart thudding in h...
A student discovers their teacher follows them on social media 88 words
John felt a shiver run down his spine. Mr. Davis, his music teacher, had started following him on Spotify. It was strange. He quickly went to his profile, frantically deleting his playlists. He felt ...
A student discovers their teacher follows them on social media 97 words
The news made her pause. Mr. Reynolds, her gym teacher, had sent a request to follow her on Strava. She felt a wave of heat wash over her, a prickling sensation that made her skin crawl. She glanced a...
A parent finds an old letter they wrote but never sent 133 words
The attic air hung thick and heavy, dust motes dancing in the single shaft of sunlight. Sarah coughed, pulling the forgotten box closer. Inside, amongst faded photographs and forgotten toys, lay a fam...
A parent finds an old letter they wrote but never sent 134 words
John felt a coldness creep into his bones as he brushed the cobwebs from the trunk. He'd stumbled upon it while cleaning out his late father's study. The leather felt brittle under his fingertips, and...
A parent finds an old letter they wrote but never sent 120 words
The antique desk creaked as Emily pulled open the bottom drawer. She unearthed the letter in the back, the paper yellowed with age, addressed to her deceased father. Her fingers traced the elegant cur...
A parent finds an old letter they wrote but never sent 112 words
The rain hammered against the windows as Michael opened the box. The attic was dim, lit only by the flickering bulb above. He felt a knot tighten in his stomach. Inside, he found it: a letter he'd wri...
A parent finds an old letter they wrote but never sent 103 words
The librarian handed Maya the box. Inside, amongst other forgotten things, was a letter she had written to her best friend, a friend she hadn't spoken to in years. She felt a sudden, sharp pang of som...
A parent finds an old letter they wrote but never sent 83 words
He found it wedged between the pages of his old diary. A letter he'd written to his younger self, a younger self filled with insecurity and self-doubt. David's eyes narrowed. The room seemed to shrin...
A parent finds an old letter they wrote but never sent 97 words
The musty scent of the basement hung heavy in the air. As Carol brushed aside a stack of old magazines, a small, square envelope slipped out. It was addressed to her grandfather. Her throat tightened....
A parent finds an old letter they wrote but never sent 93 words
The estate agent held up the box. "Anything interesting in here?" he asked. The question felt like an accusation. Inside, amongst other things, was a letter I had written to my father. He hadn't been ...
A parent finds an old letter they wrote but never sent 90 words
The sun was setting, casting long shadows across the living room. Liam, searching through his mother's belongings, found a letter tucked away in a photo album. The handwriting was his. Addressed to hi...
A parent finds an old letter they wrote but never sent 91 words
The file cabinet groaned as it opened, revealing a trove of old papers. Amongst them, a letter from my college days. I’d written it to my professor, the one I had a crush on. My cheeks grew hot. It...
An employee discovers the company is being sold 140 words
The email arrived at 4:57 PM. A sterile, corporate missive, subject line: “Important Company Update.” Her fingers trembled slightly as she clicked it open. The words blurred; she had to reread the...
An employee discovers the company is being sold 116 words
He found the news on a news website while idly browsing at lunch. A short, bland article buried amongst the celebrity gossip. He reread the headline, his sandwich suddenly tasting like ash. The office...
An employee discovers the company is being sold 98 words
The announcement came during the all-hands meeting. A cheerful executive on the projector screen, explaining the benefits, the "synergies," the future. She struggled to keep her face neutral. Her hand...
An employee discovers the company is being sold 105 words
It was the water cooler conversation that broke the news. A colleague, animated, mentioning something about a rumour. He pretended to be interested, asking a few noncommittal questions. But inside, hi...
An employee discovers the company is being sold 99 words
The letter arrived in the mail. A formal notice, detailing changes to benefits, including a section about potential restructuring. Her heart hammered against her ribs. She sat on the sofa, clutching ...
An employee discovers the company is being sold 91 words
He overheard the hushed whispers in the elevator, a snatch of conversation about offers and bids. His mouth went dry. He felt a terrible ache beginning behind his eyes. He hurried back to his desk, t...
An employee discovers the company is being sold 90 words
The news broke through the office grapevine, a text message, a shared article, a whispered conversation in the hallway. Her face flushed, and she felt a prickle of sweat breaking out on her forehead. ...
An employee discovers the company is being sold 90 words
The news was buried in the financial section of the newspaper. She scanned the article with mounting dread, her fingers tightening on the page. The coffee in her mug went cold. She felt a sudden urge...
An employee discovers the company is being sold 90 words
It was a casual comment from her boss during their weekly check-in. A throwaway line about potential changes. The words hung in the air, heavy and ominous. She found it hard to breathe. She mumbled a...
An employee discovers the company is being sold 94 words
He saw the memo on the company intranet. His breath hitched as he read the words. It felt as if someone had just punched him in the stomach. He clutched his stomach. He went to the roof, alone, to lo...