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 finds their deceased parent's bucket list 174 words
The attic air hung thick and dusty, catching in Elias's throat. He coughed, pulling the aged cardboard box closer, the scent of forgotten things filling his nostrils. His father’s handwriting, a fam...
Someone finds their deceased parent's bucket list 137 words
Rain lashed against the windows, mirroring the tempest inside Amelia. She sat hunched on the edge of the bed, the list clutched in her trembling hands. Her mother’s impossibly elegant handwriting st...
Someone finds their deceased parent's bucket list 143 words
The basement, normally a haven, felt suffocating. Leo’s pulse hammered in his ears as he unfolded the brittle paper. His father's bucket list, discovered tucked inside a dusty toolbox, felt more lik...
Someone finds their deceased parent's bucket list 122 words
The sun, a fiery orb through the kitchen window, offered no comfort to Clara. She sat at the table, the list spread before her like a damning accusation. Her grandmother's neat script taunted her. "Ri...
Someone finds their deceased parent's bucket list 124 words
The silence of the apartment amplified every creak and groan of the building. Michael ran a hand through his hair, staring at his Uncle's list. “Go skydiving.” His stomach churned. The thought alo...
Someone finds their deceased parent's bucket list 114 words
“Swim with sharks.” The words leaped out at Sarah. Her hands tightened around the list. It was her brother’s. The list’s contents seemed to mock her. She felt like she couldn’t breathe. She...
Someone finds their deceased parent's bucket list 115 words
The old library felt cavernous, the shadows from the tall bookshelves stretching and contracting in the dim light. David held his grandfather’s list, his knuckles white. “Learn to play chess.” I...
Someone finds their deceased parent's bucket list 134 words
The desert wind howled outside the cottage, rattling the windows. Emily sat huddled on the sofa, the list a crumpled mess in her lap. Her Aunt's handwriting, bold and flamboyant, was a stark contrast ...
Someone finds their deceased parent's bucket list 116 words
The attic’s stale air seemed to cling to Liam, making him want to cough. His father’s list lay open on a rickety table, each entry a pointed finger. "Build a telescope." Liam’s breath hitched. H...
Someone finds their deceased parent's bucket list 110 words
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A teacher receives an unexpected gift from a former student 94 words
The antique music box sat on the teacher’s desk, a swirling waltz escaping its intricate carvings. Her hands, clammy and trembling, hovered over it. A note, pressed beneath the lid, read, "Remember ...
A teacher receives an unexpected gift from a former student 86 words
Mr. Henderson stared at the package on his doorstep. The return address was unfamiliar, but the looping handwriting sent a shiver down his spine. It had been ten years since he taught Emily, a girl wh...
A teacher receives an unexpected gift from a former student 90 words
The ceramic raven, perched on Ms. Davies' windowsill, was exquisitely crafted. A gift from Marcus, a boy with intense eyes and a penchant for drawing disturbing images. She’d tried to help him, but ...
A teacher receives an unexpected gift from a former student 77 words
I clutched the heavy, velvet-lined box like a shield. The note inside, scrawled in an overly ornate hand, read, "For the one who believed." It was from Daniel, the student who'd always been too quiet,...
A teacher receives an unexpected gift from a former student 80 words
The photograph, slipped through the mail slot, landed at her feet. It showed her classroom, empty, save for a single desk, and a single, red rose placed upon it. A chill snaked up her spine, even thou...
A teacher receives an unexpected gift from a former student 77 words
He found the painting propped against his car door when he went to leave school. It depicted him, standing in his classroom, with a single, dark figure lurking in the background. It was from Sarah, th...
A teacher receives an unexpected gift from a former student 68 words
The small, leather-bound journal arrived unmarked, but she instantly recognized the precise penmanship. It was from Kevin, who’d never spoken much, always sat alone, doodling unsettling figures in h...
A teacher receives an unexpected gift from a former student 65 words
The ornate, silver locket was heavy in her hand. A gift from Alex, a student who'd always seemed to study her with an unnerving curiosity. She could almost feel his gaze upon her now. The air in her h...
A teacher receives an unexpected gift from a former student 70 words
I saw the origami swan perched on the window sill and froze. I knew who it was from. A gift from Miles, a student who’d always been a little… off. I carefully closed the curtains, making the room ...
A teacher receives an unexpected gift from a former student 69 words
The intricately carved wooden puzzle sat on the welcome mat, a cryptic message etched into its surface. It was from Clara, a girl who'd withdrawn after a personal tragedy. She had been quiet, but alwa...
An artist's work is displayed without their permission 150 words
The gallery lights felt intensely bright, each one a spotlight trained on her. Her breath hitched in her throat, a shallow, rattling thing. She clutched her worn canvas tote bag, knuckles bone-white a...
An artist's work is displayed without their permission 134 words
He stood in the doorway, hands shoved deep into his pockets. A cold sweat slicked his palms, making the denim of his jeans feel unfamiliar and strange. His vision swam, the ornate frames on the walls ...
An artist's work is displayed without their permission 139 words
The cold marble floor of the museum seemed to draw the heat from her body. She hugged herself, her arms crossed tightly, attempting to ward off an invisible chill. Each footstep on the polished stone ...
An artist's work is displayed without their permission 137 words
It felt like the walls were closing in, the air thick and heavy. His throat constricted, making it difficult to breathe, each inhale a struggle. He backed into a corner of the exhibition, attempting t...
An artist's work is displayed without their permission 113 words
The gallery's pristine white walls seemed to close around her, the artwork a silent accusation. Her stomach churned, a knot of unease twisting within her. She pulled the collar of her jacket higher, t...
An artist's work is displayed without their permission 108 words
He was trapped, a moth pinned to a board. The crowd’s gaze was a spotlight. He kept his eyes averted, scanning the floor. The music was too loud, pounding against his ears. His mouth felt dry and th...
An artist's work is displayed without their permission 107 words
She felt a tremor run through her body, a shiver that wouldn't cease. Her skin prickled with a thousand tiny needles. She could feel every heartbeat, a frantic drum against her ears. She pulled a chai...
An artist's work is displayed without their permission 101 words
The air felt thin, difficult to breathe. He pressed his back against the wall, trying to become part of the brick. His hands were clammy, and he wiped them on his trousers. He felt exposed, vulnerable...
An artist's work is displayed without their permission 95 words
Her stomach twisted into a tight knot. The gallery buzz felt deafening, a relentless wave of sound that threatened to consume her. Each person's face seemed to warp, their expressions unreadable, thei...
An artist's work is displayed without their permission 109 words
The artwork, ripped from the safety of his studio, felt like an open wound. His hands were balled into fists, his nails digging into his palms. His breath hitched in his throat, a constant, rasping re...
Someone discovers their neighbor is secretly wealthy 148 words
Rain lashed against the windows, mimicking the frantic drumming in Amelia’s chest. She clutched the faded floral curtains tighter, peering across the manicured lawn. Mr. Henderson, the quiet old man...
Someone discovers their neighbor is secretly wealthy 145 words
He watched the removal trucks from his window, a tight knot forming in his throat. The movers, all burly and expressionless, were hauling out furniture from Ms. Periwinkle’s house. The house was eno...
Someone discovers their neighbor is secretly wealthy 139 words
The envelope was thick, the paper expensive. Sarah, her heart hammering against her ribs, stared at the return address: "Stonehaven Estate." It was a name whispered in hushed tones in their small town...
Someone discovers their neighbor is secretly wealthy 121 words
The news report crackled from the radio, detailing the art heist. A priceless Van Gogh, stolen from a private collection. Then, the camera panned to a photo: The opulent home of Mr. Silas, her next-do...
Someone discovers their neighbor is secretly wealthy 118 words
The appraisal came today. Her Aunt Mary’s will. They’d inherited the house. It's the dilapidated house next door to the old man, Mr. Finch. He always wore the same tweed jacket and mowed his lawn ...
Someone discovers their neighbor is secretly wealthy 122 words
"Did you see the article?" her husband asked, his voice low. He held up the newspaper, the headline screaming about the new CEO of a major tech company. The picture showed Mrs. Gable. Their Mrs. Gable...
Someone discovers their neighbor is secretly wealthy 115 words
The old woman, Mrs. Evelyn, always seemed to be living on a pension. Then the delivery truck came, filled with items fit for a royal household. The delivery men were cautious, respectful. A feeling of...
Someone discovers their neighbor is secretly wealthy 99 words
The bank statement arrived, revealing the shocking truth. Her neighbor, Mr. Harrison, had been a con artist. A very successful one. She knew she'd never trusted him. Now the fear was palpable. She'd ...
Someone discovers their neighbor is secretly wealthy 109 words
The invitation was handwritten, on heavy parchment. It was from Mr. Blackwood, the quiet, reclusive man who lived in the mansion next door. He’d barely spoken to her. It was an invitation to a priva...
Someone discovers their neighbor is secretly wealthy 116 words
The auction catalog arrived, displaying a picture of a ring. The ring in the picture was identical to the one worn by Mrs. Finch, who always wore the same plain, drab clothes. The ring was priceless, ...
A student receives a much lower grade than expected 93 words
The paper felt slick and cold in Maya's trembling hands. An 'F' stared back at her, a brutal red slash across the page. Her breath hitched, shallow and rapid. She reread the professor's comments, each...
A student receives a much lower grade than expected 81 words
He fumbled with the grade printout, the paper crinkling under his sweaty grip. "D minus," David mumbled, the words catching in his throat. He looked around the empty library, suddenly aware of the ech...
A student receives a much lower grade than expected 82 words
The email notification popped up on Amelia's phone, the subject line a stark, unwanted visitor: "Grade Feedback - Biology 101." Her thumb hovered over the notification, hesitating. She took a long, sl...
A student receives a much lower grade than expected 80 words
"But... but that's impossible," Leo stammered, his voice barely a whisper. He gestured at the exam paper with a trembling finger, the ink smudged from his damp palms. Professor Thompson simply raised ...
A student receives a much lower grade than expected 65 words
The world tilted. Clara stared at the grade on the screen, a nauseating wave washing over her. She knew she'd studied hard. She'd spent hours in the library, poring over textbooks. Now, a cold dread c...
A student receives a much lower grade than expected 78 words
He tried to keep his voice steady as he spoke to the TA, but the words came out rushed and jumbled. "I... I don't understand," Mark began, his voice cracking. He felt a cold sweat break out on his for...
A student receives a much lower grade than expected 69 words
The silence in the elevator was deafening. Sarah held the graded essay like it was a live grenade. The elevator seemed to creep, each floor a slow descent into a pit. Her leg bounced nervously. Her he...
A student receives a much lower grade than expected 63 words
"No, no, no," whispered Daniel, his voice almost lost in the bustling cafeteria. The low grade was a heavy weight on his shoulders. He felt the blood drain from his face. His appetite vanished, replac...
A student receives a much lower grade than expected 65 words
The harsh fluorescent lights of the exam room amplified the sting of the failing grade. Emily felt a shiver run down her spine. The room seemed to grow cold. Her jaw tightened, a muscle in her cheek t...
A student receives a much lower grade than expected 66 words
He stared at the grade, his breath catching in his throat. A numbness spread through his limbs. The world around him seemed to lose its color, fading into a dull grey. He felt a sudden, intense pressu...