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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Someone receives an apology letter years after the incident 160 words
The crisp afternoon air did little to soothe the sweat that slicked Elias's palms. He gripped the letter tighter, the cheap paper crinkling in his fist. He hadn’t expected this. Not after all this t...
Someone receives an apology letter years after the incident 136 words
Her gaze darted from shadow to shadow as she walked the dog. Each rustle of leaves, each creak of the old wooden fence, sent a jolt of alarm through her. The letter, clutched deep in her pocket, was a...
Someone receives an apology letter years after the incident 112 words
The envelope lay open on the dusty desk, the words blurred by tears. His hands trembled as he reread the words, the familiar sting in his eyes. He wished he could turn back time. He hated this feeling...
Someone receives an apology letter years after the incident 119 words
“Don't be ridiculous,” she muttered to herself, her voice barely a whisper. She stared at the letter. It felt like a trap. Her fingers traced the elegant handwriting on the envelope, a handwriting...
Someone receives an apology letter years after the incident 115 words
The afternoon sun cast long shadows across the empty street. He felt exposed, vulnerable. The letter was tucked in his jacket pocket, a constant weight against his chest. He pulled his collar up, as i...
Someone receives an apology letter years after the incident 109 words
He stared at the letter, his mouth dry. He felt a tightness in his chest, making it hard to breathe. The air in the room seemed thick, heavy. He couldn’t look away. He kept glancing at the door, as...
Someone receives an apology letter years after the incident 111 words
The small apartment felt suffocating. He paced back and forth, the letter clutched in his sweaty hand. He checked the locks on the door again, though he'd done so countless times already. He was a pri...
Someone receives an apology letter years after the incident 102 words
The drive felt endless. Her hands clenched the steering wheel so tightly her knuckles ached. The letter, carefully folded in the glove compartment, felt like a ticking time bomb. She should have refus...
Someone receives an apology letter years after the incident 105 words
His legs felt like lead as he walked toward the mailbox. Each step was a monumental effort. He knew what he would find. The anticipation was worse than the act itself. He dreaded what lay inside. He ...
Someone receives an apology letter years after the incident 103 words
The old house felt colder than usual. She shivered, even though the thermostat was set high. The letter lay on the table, a stark white rectangle against the dark wood. She didn’t know how to deal w...
A person discovers the tree they planted as a child has been cut down 175 words
The late afternoon sun cast long shadows across the empty space. A shiver traced its way down Elara's spine as she approached the familiar patch of earth. Her hand instinctively flew up to her chest, ...
A person discovers the tree they planted as a child has been cut down 146 words
Rain lashed against the windows, mirroring the tempest within Liam. He’d driven out to the old house, remembering the small sapling he’d buried there. He'd envisioned it towering, a testament to h...
A person discovers the tree they planted as a child has been cut down 129 words
"No, no, no," Maya whispered, her voice barely audible. Her eyes were wide, fixed on the emptiness where the ancient weeping willow once stood. It was a place she used to find solace. Now, it was a wo...
A person discovers the tree they planted as a child has been cut down 137 words
The gravel crunched under Daniel's boots, the sound amplifying in the stillness. He’d brought his daughter to see the cherry tree he’d planted for her birth. The space was empty, the air thick wit...
A person discovers the tree they planted as a child has been cut down 127 words
The photograph, clutched tightly in Clara's hand, showed a young girl, arms wrapped around a tiny sapling. Now, that sapling's place was filled with the blunt end of a cut trunk. Her breath hitched, a...
A person discovers the tree they planted as a child has been cut down 135 words
He parked the car, the engine's rumble echoing in the stillness. Thomas walked towards the plot, the ground where the tall pine tree he planted with his father stood in memory. Now, only a stump remai...
A person discovers the tree they planted as a child has been cut down 117 words
The vibrant green space that once gave her comfort was gone. Sarah stared at the vacant spot. The once proud maple, now a memory and a stump. She felt a knot in her stomach, a tightness that made it d...
A person discovers the tree they planted as a child has been cut down 119 words
The familiar path to the old oak felt different. Ben hesitated, the air suddenly thick and hard to navigate. He'd expected to see its familiar silhouette, but the space was bare. His mind struggled to...
A person discovers the tree they planted as a child has been cut down 118 words
As she approached the clearing, a coldness settled upon Elena. Her breath caught in her throat, a choked gasp. The beloved birch, gone. The knowledge of its absence struck her like a physical blow, le...
A person discovers the tree they planted as a child has been cut down 131 words
The setting sun cast long shadows, darkening the forest floor. Mark stared at the empty space, a place that held so many memories, and felt his throat constrict. The grand cedar was gone, and with it,...
Two siblings discover different versions of their inheritance 192 words
Eliza clutched the deed, the parchment brittle under her trembling fingers. The lawyer's words, delivered with a practiced neutrality, echoed in the cavernous room of the inherited mansion. "Your brot...
Two siblings discover different versions of their inheritance 172 words
"This is it, then," Leo murmured, his voice barely a whisper. He traced the smooth, cold surface of the antique music box. Beside him, his sister, Maya, fiddled with the ornate clasp of a small, woode...
Two siblings discover different versions of their inheritance 160 words
The envelope felt heavy in Amelia's hands, heavier than it should. The solicitor had been a little too jovial, a little too eager to get through the reading of the will. "Your brother, Charles, inheri...
Two siblings discover different versions of their inheritance 156 words
"It's… unusual," the lawyer had said, his face a mask of professional restraint. "Your brother, David, receives the family farm, as expected. You, Sarah, are the custodian of the… well, the estate...
Two siblings discover different versions of their inheritance 177 words
“The workshop. Daniel gets it,” the lawyer had explained with a forced smile. “And Emily, you inherit… the garden.” Emily stood in the long, dark hall. She felt a jolt of anxiety as the lawy...
Two siblings discover different versions of their inheritance 156 words
The will was read, the formality of the lawyer’s voice barely registering in Liam’s ears. He'd expected the money, the inheritance his parents had always spoken of. But this… this was wrong. "Yo...
Two siblings discover different versions of their inheritance 140 words
The small, leather-bound book felt heavy in Eleanor's hands. Her brother, Samuel, had inherited the family's vast financial holdings. Eleanor, on the other hand, was given this. The lawyer had explain...
Two siblings discover different versions of their inheritance 127 words
The lawyer announced the verdict: Their grandmother's antique jewelry collection for Isabella, and for Finn, the family's vineyard. Isabella’s gaze flew to the dark, velvet-lined box resting on the ...
Two siblings discover different versions of their inheritance 132 words
"The art gallery to your brother, Ethan," the lawyer intoned. He fixed his gaze on her, and his voice was neutral. "And to you, Olivia… the mirror." Olivia stared at the tall, ornate mirror that had...
Two siblings discover different versions of their inheritance 131 words
The will. It was done. The lawyer's final words hung in the air: The library, the collection of ancient books and manuscripts, for her brother, Marcus. For her, Iris, the clock tower. Iris's heart ski...
A person finds their childhood home listed for sale online 137 words
The cursor trembled on the "view photos" button. Her hand, usually steady, felt clumsy and awkward. Each click of the mouse echoed in the quiet apartment, a sound that seemed disproportionately loud. ...
A person finds their childhood home listed for sale online 135 words
He slammed the laptop shut, the sudden action startling even himself. His heart thumped against his ribs, a frantic rhythm that echoed the pounding in his head. Sunlight streamed through the blinds, i...
A person finds their childhood home listed for sale online 124 words
She sat at the kitchen table, the laptop displaying the listing. Her breath hitched, catching in her throat as she scrolled through the images. The living room, the one where her father always read to...
A person finds their childhood home listed for sale online 118 words
He sat hunched over the keyboard, his shoulders tense, his eyes fixed on the listing. He re-read the description of the house, each word a punch to the gut. The house was being described as "charming,...
A person finds their childhood home listed for sale online 116 words
The photograph of the front door, freshly painted a cheerful yellow, was the breaking point. She swallowed hard, struggling to keep the tears at bay. A tremor ran through her, leaving her feeling weak...
A person finds their childhood home listed for sale online 113 words
The air felt heavy, oppressive, as she studied the online listing. Her breath caught in her chest, the shallow gasps making her feel lightheaded. The polished hardwood floors and updated kitchen felt ...
A person finds their childhood home listed for sale online 111 words
He found himself staring at the screen for hours, the details of the listing blurring into a single, overwhelming sensation. He felt a profound disorientation, as if the ground beneath him had shifted...
A person finds their childhood home listed for sale online 114 words
The bright screen of the laptop illuminated her face, casting shadows that deepened the lines etched by worry. She kept clicking back to the same image, the one of the front yard. The old oak tree, he...
A person finds their childhood home listed for sale online 122 words
He scrolled through the pictures, each one a fresh stab of pain. The new landscaping felt foreign, the pristine grass a cruel mockery of the familiar, overgrown wildness he remembered. He felt a sudde...
A person finds their childhood home listed for sale online 99 words
The room seemed to shrink, the walls closing in. She felt a suffocating pressure in her chest, making it difficult to breathe. The pictures of the house, once filled with laughter and love, now felt s...
A homeowner learns their house was a former crime scene 156 words
The realtor’s words still echoed in Martha's mind. “Lovely old house. Tons of character. Just… a little history.” Martha had dismissed it then, focused on the spacious kitchen and the wrap-aro...
A homeowner learns their house was a former crime scene 128 words
He’d always loved his home, a sturdy Victorian with a wraparound porch and a garden bursting with color. Now, after the phone call from the police, every shadow, every creaking sound filled him with...
A homeowner learns their house was a former crime scene 108 words
The realtor had glossed over the "minor incident" in the house's past. Now, Amelia understood the euphemism. The police report detailed a gruesome crime. Amelia felt an unexpected wave of nausea. She ...
A homeowner learns their house was a former crime scene 117 words
The detective’s briefing, delivered with professional detachment, played on repeat in Eleanor’s mind. A crime, unsolved, occurred here. She kept looking out the window, at the street, as if expect...
A homeowner learns their house was a former crime scene 110 words
The discovery left David frozen. He reread the old newspaper article, the details of the crime, the victim's name, the date. He felt a cold sweat break out on his forehead. The air suddenly felt dense...
A homeowner learns their house was a former crime scene 114 words
“Just a tragic accident,” the previous owner had said. Now, Sarah knew the truth. It wasn't an accident. It was a brutal crime. She felt as though the blood had drained from her face. She closed t...
A homeowner learns their house was a former crime scene 103 words
“Oh, it’s nothing,” the previous tenant had said, dismissing the vague unease in the air. Now, hearing the details of the past murder, Michael had to fight the urge to flee. He stood in the midd...
A homeowner learns their house was a former crime scene 105 words
The realtor's upbeat tone now felt hollow. The police report lay open on the kitchen counter, detailing a scene of unimaginable violence. Laura felt a knot of dread twist in her stomach. She pictured ...
A homeowner learns their house was a former crime scene 98 words
It hit Mark hard, the truth about the house's past. The local news had featured a brief segment about the unsolved homicide that occurred inside his home. His hands shook as he set down his mug of cof...
A homeowner learns their house was a former crime scene 105 words
The weight of the revelation settled heavily upon her. The detective had been polite but firm. A murder had taken place here. Now, as she walked through the rooms, the house itself seemed to shift, to...