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)

Page 14 of 20
A person accidentally sends a text to the wrong recipient 85 words
The flickering streetlamp cast long, dancing shadows as Amelia stared at her phone. Her fingers trembled as she reread the message: "Meet me by the creek at midnight. Come alone." The intended recipie...
A person accidentally sends a text to the wrong recipient 107 words
He felt the metallic tang of fear flood his mouth. It was just a wrong number. A single, innocuous message meant for Sarah, meant to be playful. Now it was in the hands of his ex-wife, Katherine. He s...
A person accidentally sends a text to the wrong recipient 88 words
Rain lashed against the windows, mirroring the frantic drumming of Clara's heart. The text read: "The package is ready. Come to the warehouse. Tonight." It wasn't the delivery guy. It wasn't even the ...
A person accidentally sends a text to the wrong recipient 90 words
He looked at the message, his vision blurring slightly. "I know where you are." It was from his estranged brother, a man with a history of volatile behavior, and it had been meant for their father. He...
A person accidentally sends a text to the wrong recipient 79 words
The message, brief and blunt, appeared on her screen: “I see you.” The recipient was not her best friend, as intended, but her boss, a man known for his ruthless business practices. Her hands, usu...
A person accidentally sends a text to the wrong recipient 93 words
"I'm on my way," read the text, accidentally sent to the head of the local gang, not his friend. He could taste bile in the back of his throat. He lived in a quiet neighborhood, and he had made an err...
A person accidentally sends a text to the wrong recipient 82 words
The fluorescent lights of the hospital hallway seemed to buzz louder than usual. Sarah had intended the message for her friend, to share some gossip. Instead, it went to her doctor. Her doctor knew ab...
A person accidentally sends a text to the wrong recipient 78 words
The message, meant for the florist, asking about the funeral arrangements, was sent to the ex-boyfriend. Her heart began to pound a frantic tattoo against her ribs. She was supposed to be moving on, a...
A person accidentally sends a text to the wrong recipient 74 words
He stared at the words, "The deal is off," meant for his partner, but sent to his mother. He felt a sudden, gripping anxiety. His mother was a woman of unwavering moral standards. He needed to get awa...
A person accidentally sends a text to the wrong recipient 72 words
The text lit up the dark car: "You've been warned." Sent to the wrong number instead of the intended rival. It was a threatening message. His hands trembled as he drove. His palms were slick with swea...
Two coworkers are stuck in an elevator for three hours 116 words
The steel doors groaned to a halt, plunging the tiny metal box into near darkness. Amelia’s breath hitched in her chest. She jabbed at the button panel repeatedly, her fingers clumsy and frantic. Ea...
Two coworkers are stuck in an elevator for three hours 106 words
The lights flickered and died, and the elevator shuddered to a stop. His stomach lurched. It felt like falling, even though he knew they weren't moving. David’s heart hammered against his ribs like ...
Two coworkers are stuck in an elevator for three hours 97 words
The sudden stop jolted her. Her hands flew to her mouth, stifling a gasp. The elevator had frozen between floors. Everything was still. She felt a knot forming in her gut. "Everything alright?" Ben a...
Two coworkers are stuck in an elevator for three hours 103 words
The metallic box lurched and ground to a halt. He felt the blood drain from his face. John looked at the emergency phone, his hand trembling as he reached for it. "Probably just a glitch," Maria said...
Two coworkers are stuck in an elevator for three hours 84 words
The elevator slammed to a halt between floors. The car lights flickered and died, leaving them in near-total darkness. Icy tendrils of unease snaked through my limbs. "Don't worry, it'll be fine," Mi...
Two coworkers are stuck in an elevator for three hours 86 words
The cable snapped with a resounding crack, and the elevator plunged downward, thankfully stopping abruptly a few feet later. The air was thick with a metallic tang. Emily's vision swam. "Oh, God," sh...
Two coworkers are stuck in an elevator for three hours 96 words
The car stilled, mid-ascent. The fluorescent lights flickered once, twice, then died. Panic seized him. His palms were slick with sweat. He kept pressing the button for the lobby, repeatedly. "It's n...
Two coworkers are stuck in an elevator for three hours 89 words
The elevator shuddered, then lurched to a standstill, trapping them in the metal cage. A tremor ran through Clara's body. She bit her lip to stop the trembling. "Just a minor delay," stated Thomas, t...
Two coworkers are stuck in an elevator for three hours 87 words
The elevator lurched to a halt, the sudden stop sending a jolt through her spine. The lights sputtered and died, casting them into an oppressive darkness. She could feel her pulse racing. "Don't pani...
Two coworkers are stuck in an elevator for three hours 96 words
The elevator doors slammed shut, and the car stalled between floors. I felt a cold dread wash over me. I took a deep breath, trying to slow the frantic beat of my heart. "Well, this is just great," s...
A student learns their thesis advisor is leaving the university 97 words
The email sat in Amelia's inbox, radiating a cold dread. Subject: "Departure from the University." Her breath hitched. She clicked it open, fingers trembling. Professor Davies, her advisor, was leavin...
A student learns their thesis advisor is leaving the university 84 words
He stared at the announcement pinned to the departmental noticeboard. Professor Ramirez, gone. Just like that. A wave of nausea swept over Daniel. He gripped the edge of the table, knuckles white. His...
A student learns their thesis advisor is leaving the university 84 words
"I... I don't understand," Maya stammered, her voice barely a whisper. Professor Chen, her mentor, had delivered the news face-to-face. The fluorescent lights of his office seemed to glare, the comfor...
A student learns their thesis advisor is leaving the university 82 words
The office air felt heavy, stagnant. Liam slumped back in his chair, the professor's words echoing in his ears. "I'll be gone by the end of the semester." He closed his eyes, the weight of the informa...
A student learns their thesis advisor is leaving the university 82 words
The silence in the lab was deafening, the usual hum of equipment now a menacing hush. Maria couldn't meet Professor Olsen's eyes. His announcement, delivered with a casual smile, felt like a personal ...
A student learns their thesis advisor is leaving the university 81 words
A cold sweat slicked down Elias's back as he read the email. He reread it three times, each reading adding another layer of anxiety. The certainty of Professor Bell’s absence brought a strange, pric...
A student learns their thesis advisor is leaving the university 73 words
The afternoon sun, usually a welcome visitor, felt oppressive. Clara watched the professor’s car drive away, the gravel crunching under the tires. He'd been gone for only minutes, but the emptiness ...
A student learns their thesis advisor is leaving the university 68 words
The coffee cup trembled in Leo's hand, sloshing dangerously close to the rim. Professor Silva’s news was a bomb. He felt a sudden, inexplicable need to fidget, to move, to do anything but sit still....
A student learns their thesis advisor is leaving the university 77 words
"So, that's that then," Professor Evans said, a tone of detached nonchalance. Sarah could only stare, her face numb. Her chest felt constricted, making it difficult to draw a full breath. The walls of...
A student learns their thesis advisor is leaving the university 79 words
The familiar scent of the lab, once a comfort, now felt cloying. Michael felt a sudden, overwhelming urge to weep. Professor Kim, his guiding star, was leaving. The implications seemed to grow with ea...
A person's longtime hobby becomes their child's obsession 148 words
The workshop smelled of sawdust and varnish, a scent she'd grown to love over decades of crafting intricate wooden toys. Now, the aroma felt cloying, suffocating. Her daughter, Elara, barely eight, wa...
A person's longtime hobby becomes their child's obsession 123 words
He’d always loved collecting stamps. The musty scent of old paper and the thrill of the hunt had been his solace. Now, his son, Leo, poured over the same albums, his face illuminated by the same pas...
A person's longtime hobby becomes their child's obsession 127 words
The garden was her haven, a riot of color and fragrance she'd meticulously cultivated. Her daughter, Maya, now spent every waking moment amongst the roses and lilies, her hands stained with earth, her...
A person's longtime hobby becomes their child's obsession 106 words
The chessboard sat between them, a familiar battlefield. He’d taught his son, Daniel, everything he knew, reliving his own teenage glory days. Now, Daniel’s strategic mind was a far sharper instru...
A person's longtime hobby becomes their child's obsession 120 words
The old film camera, a relic of his youth, now rested in his son’s hands. He'd shown him everything; the angles, the lighting, the delicate dance of capturing a moment in time. Now, his son, Finn, s...
A person's longtime hobby becomes their child's obsession 108 words
She’d spent years perfecting the art of calligraphy, the elegant curves of each letter a form of self-expression. Her daughter, Chloe, now practiced relentlessly, her strokes mimicking her every mov...
A person's longtime hobby becomes their child's obsession 118 words
The model train set, a sprawling landscape of miniature villages and rolling hills, was his pride and joy. His son, Ethan, now spent hours arranging the tiny figures, mastering the complex track layou...
A person's longtime hobby becomes their child's obsession 116 words
The old guitar, worn smooth by years of practice, lay in his son's hands. He'd spent his life creating music, finding solace in the strum of the strings. Now, his son, Noah, was composing melodies tha...
A person's longtime hobby becomes their child's obsession 111 words
The telescope, once a portal to the universe, was now his daughter’s obsession. He’d shown her the constellations, ignited her fascination with the stars. Now, she was charting new galaxies, her k...
A person's longtime hobby becomes their child's obsession 113 words
He’d always loved building with Lego, the click and clack of the bricks creating a world of possibility. His son, Sam, now spent hours constructing intricate structures, his designs surpassing anyth...
Two colleagues are both considered for the same promotion 152 words
The fluorescent lights of the office seemed to hum a discordant tune, amplifying the anxiety throbbing in David's temples. He ran a hand through his hair, leaving it even messier than usual. The promo...
Two colleagues are both considered for the same promotion 137 words
A cold sweat slicked Amelia's palms as she clicked the "send" button on the email. The promotion announcement was rumored to be happening any day now, and the anticipation was a heavy weight. She rubb...
Two colleagues are both considered for the same promotion 130 words
"Coffee?" Marcus asked, his voice sounding oddly high-pitched to his own ears. He held out the pot, his hand trembling slightly. Sarah, his colleague, smiled politely, shook her head. They were both u...
Two colleagues are both considered for the same promotion 116 words
The interview panel's faces were a blur. Sarah tried to maintain eye contact, but her gaze kept darting around the room, taking in every detail of the sterile conference room. Her carefully rehearsed ...
Two colleagues are both considered for the same promotion 107 words
The phone rang. It was the CEO's secretary. John's heart leaped into his throat. He forced himself to answer, his voice strained. He managed a curt hello. He held the receiver away from his ear, list...
Two colleagues are both considered for the same promotion 111 words
Emily gripped her desk, knuckles white. The announcement was imminent. She'd spent weeks preparing, perfecting her presentation, networking with the right people. Now, the culmination of all that effo...
Two colleagues are both considered for the same promotion 120 words
Michael found himself staring at his reflection in the bathroom mirror, scrutinizing every detail of his face. His eyes were wide, and his jaw was clenched. He looked like a stranger, someone he barel...
Two colleagues are both considered for the same promotion 106 words
The air in the office had become thick with unspoken tension. The silence was almost worse than the whispers. Sarah watched her colleagues, their faces carefully neutral, their interactions stilted. ...
Two colleagues are both considered for the same promotion 104 words
David found himself avoiding eye contact with his team. He felt a profound sense of self-consciousness, of being judged. The office politics felt like a maze, and he was lost. He retreated to his cub...
Two colleagues are both considered for the same promotion 102 words
The weight of expectation felt crushing for Amelia. She found herself staring at the door to the CEO's office, the polished wood reflecting her anxious face. Her stomach was in knots. She walked in s...