Gemotions

Emotion

stressed

Cluster: Fear / Anxiety
1,000
Stories
116
Avg Words / Story
-1.37
PC1 (Valence)
-0.53
PC2 (Disposition)

PCA Position Across Layers

PCA across layers

Same Cluster

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

External Validation

lmsys/lmsys-chat-1m -0.0084
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Stories (1,000)

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A homeowner discovers previous residents left items in the attic 143 words
The contractor was late, again. Margaret chewed the inside of her cheek, a familiar tic that had become a constant companion these days. The house was supposed to be ready by next week, and the delays...
A homeowner discovers previous residents left items in the attic 125 words
He ran a hand through his hair, a gesture that was becoming increasingly frequent. The estate sale was tomorrow, and he’d barely had time to eat, let alone sort through the mess in the attic. The we...
A homeowner discovers previous residents left items in the attic 130 words
The headache was a dull throb behind her eyes. Sarah slammed the attic door shut, the sound echoing in the empty house. She found herself clutching her temples and willing the pain to subside. The ren...
A homeowner discovers previous residents left items in the attic 111 words
He swore under his breath, a low growl of frustration. The moving truck was supposed to arrive in an hour. He knew he should have been more prepared, but his mind had been a million miles away, preocc...
A homeowner discovers previous residents left items in the attic 103 words
The tightness in her chest made each breath a conscious effort. Emily stood at the foot of the attic stairs, staring at the dimly lit opening. The deadline for the house flip was looming. Every task f...
A homeowner discovers previous residents left items in the attic 105 words
He paced in the living room, his phone glued to his ear. The renovation budget was already exceeded. He was running out of time and patience. He ran a hand through his hair, leaving it standing on end...
A homeowner discovers previous residents left items in the attic 109 words
The humidity clung to her skin, adding another layer of discomfort. I really need to finish this before the party, she thought. The house needed to be perfect, or she'd fail at everything. The thought...
A homeowner discovers previous residents left items in the attic 95 words
He stared at the attic door, a knot of unease tightening in his stomach. The recent job loss had left him reeling, and this house was now his financial burden. The thought sent a jolt of anxiety throu...
A homeowner discovers previous residents left items in the attic 97 words
Her shoulders slumped. The endless list of tasks weighed heavily on her. The house, the children, the job, it all felt like an impossible balancing act. The unexpected treasure trove of the attic adde...
A homeowner discovers previous residents left items in the attic 101 words
He glared at the attic door. The repairs were behind schedule. His temper felt perpetually frayed, as thin as the paint on the peeling walls. He gritted his teeth, the muscles in his jaw taut. He thou...
Someone finds an unsigned birthday card in their mailbox 139 words
Rain lashed against the windows, mirroring the chaotic drumming in Amelia's chest. She wrenched open the mailbox, expecting bills, and found instead a card. Plain white envelope, no return address, ju...
Someone finds an unsigned birthday card in their mailbox 122 words
He slammed the front door, the sound echoing through the empty house. The marketing campaign had blown up in his face, and his boss had made it abundantly clear whose head would be on the chopping blo...
Someone finds an unsigned birthday card in their mailbox 117 words
The coffee tasted like ash, just as everything had. Clara trudged to the mailbox, each step heavy with the weight of unpaid bills and a crumbling relationship. The sight of a card, nestled amidst the ...
Someone finds an unsigned birthday card in their mailbox 106 words
"Another rejection," David muttered, his voice tight. The application had been his last hope, and the disappointment settled in his gut like a stone. He forced himself to walk to the mailbox, a chore ...
Someone finds an unsigned birthday card in their mailbox 98 words
The doctor’s words replayed in her head, a relentless soundtrack of uncertainty. Sarah shuffled to the mailbox, each movement slow and deliberate, a physical manifestation of her mental fatigue. The...
Someone finds an unsigned birthday card in their mailbox 93 words
He stared at the ceiling, the relentless hum of the city outside a constant reminder of his failures. Mark dragged himself out of bed, the exhaustion clinging to him like a second skin. The weight of ...
Someone finds an unsigned birthday card in their mailbox 103 words
The closing deal had fallen through, costing her the promotion and, she suspected, the respect of her team. Jessica’s jaw was clenched so tight, she was sure she was going to crack a tooth. She stom...
Someone finds an unsigned birthday card in their mailbox 86 words
The argument with his wife had left a gaping wound in his chest, a constant, throbbing pain. Michael walked to the mailbox, the silence of the street amplifying his inner turmoil. The air felt thick, ...
Someone finds an unsigned birthday card in their mailbox 96 words
The noise of the party had faded, leaving a ringing in Leo's ears. He'd poured his heart into the event, and it had been a disaster. He felt a deep ache behind his eyes, a relentless pressure. He need...
Someone finds an unsigned birthday card in their mailbox 92 words
The constant worry, the relentless pressure to keep up, had become a physical burden. Emily's shoulders were permanently hunched, her breath shallow. She went to the mailbox, the simple act a monument...
Someone discovers a hidden room in their new house 141 words
The moving boxes seemed to taunt Amelia from every corner of the living room, their cardboard faces grinning as if they knew the chaos they represented. Her jaw was clenched, a dull ache throbbing beh...
Someone discovers a hidden room in their new house 130 words
David felt a knot tighten in his stomach as he surveyed the half-finished kitchen. The contractor’s promises of a swift renovation had evaporated like morning mist. Now, a sea of exposed pipes and m...
Someone discovers a hidden room in their new house 105 words
"Just breathe," Chloe muttered under her breath, staring at the mountain of paperwork that littered her new home office. The promotion at work was supposed to be a triumph, but the increased responsib...
Someone discovers a hidden room in their new house 117 words
The relentless tick-tock of the grandfather clock in the foyer felt like a condemnation. Michael ran a hand through his hair, leaving it standing on end. The sale of his old house had been a nightmare...
Someone discovers a hidden room in their new house 93 words
The unpacked boxes in the garage seemed to laugh at Emily. "Get it done, get it done," they seemed to shout with their cardboard mouths. The new school year was about to start, and she still hadn't fi...
Someone discovers a hidden room in their new house 97 words
"I need to find a quiet space," Thomas thought, his voice barely a whisper. The endless demands on his time – work, family, social commitments – were chipping away at him. He felt as though he was...
Someone discovers a hidden room in their new house 90 words
The relentless buzzing of the refrigerator was making Leo's ears ring. The move to the country had been a dream, but the constant hum of appliances, coupled with the isolation, was starting to get to ...
Someone discovers a hidden room in their new house 90 words
“Another one?” Sarah thought wearily, looking at the pile of bills on her kitchen table. The mortgage on the new house felt like a heavy weight pressing upon her. She felt a constant tension in he...
Someone discovers a hidden room in their new house 85 words
The noise of the construction next door was grating on John's nerves. The constant hammering, the shouting, the dust – it was all too much. He could feel a fluttery sensation in his chest. He felt a...
Someone discovers a hidden room in their new house 85 words
The dinner party had been a disaster, and now, the guests were gone and the house was a mess. Claire surveyed the chaos: spilled wine, discarded napkins, and a general air of disappointment. She press...
Two strangers realize they've been dating the same person 193 words
The flickering fluorescent lights of the DMV buzzed in Elias’s ears, each cycle a tiny hammer blow against his skull. He tapped his foot incessantly, the cheap plastic chairs squeaking with every mo...
Two strangers realize they've been dating the same person 158 words
Maya could barely taste the lukewarm coffee she was forcing down. Her jaw clenched with each swallow, a physical manifestation of the tension that coiled within her. The coffee shop, normally a refuge...
Two strangers realize they've been dating the same person 164 words
The train rattled and swayed, a metallic cage mirroring the turmoil in Amelia’s chest. The air was thick, heavy with the scent of stale coffee and desperation. She pressed her forehead against the c...
Two strangers realize they've been dating the same person 148 words
The aroma of freshly baked bread usually soothed Leo, but today it only amplified his agitation. He paced in the tiny bakery, his hands shoved deep in his pockets. The cake order was due, his oven was...
Two strangers realize they've been dating the same person 149 words
The sterile white walls of the waiting room closed in on Ben. He’d been sitting there for hours, the rhythmic ticking of the clock echoing in his ears. His palms were slick, and he kept replaying th...
Two strangers realize they've been dating the same person 138 words
The gym felt like a pressure cooker. Sweat stung Anya's eyes, and the rhythmic thud of the treadmills only amplified her internal cacophony. She was behind on her payments, she still hadn't started on...
Two strangers realize they've been dating the same person 110 words
The chipped paint on the diner booth mirrored the cracks forming in Henry's composure. He stirred his coffee, watching the sugar swirl aimlessly. The bills were piling up, the car needed repairs, and ...
Two strangers realize they've been dating the same person 147 words
The hum of the office felt like a physical weight on Clara’s shoulders. The deadline was a mere twenty-four hours away, the printer had jammed for the third time, and her boss was breathing down her...
Two strangers realize they've been dating the same person 117 words
The silence of the library was almost unbearable, a stark contrast to the chaos swirling in his mind. He’d been up all night studying, the information refusing to stick, and his scholarship applicat...
Two strangers realize they've been dating the same person 115 words
The weight of the groceries felt crushing in Leo's arms, mirroring the burden of his worries. The rent was due, the car needed a new tire, and his dog was sick. His back ached, his jaw ached, and his ...
A person finds a hidden letter in a used book 144 words
Rain hammered against the window, mirroring the relentless drumming in Eleanor’s head. She’d promised to grade the essays by Friday, and the stack on her desk seemed to multiply with every blink. ...
A person finds a hidden letter in a used book 155 words
He slammed the car door a little too hard, the metallic clang echoing in the otherwise quiet parking lot. Work had been a pressure cooker, and now the late afternoon light was doing nothing to ease hi...
A person finds a hidden letter in a used book 131 words
The coffee cup trembled in Maria’s hand, the lukewarm liquid sloshing dangerously close to the rim. Deadlines were closing in, and her boss’s recent comments about her performance rang like a disc...
A person finds a hidden letter in a used book 130 words
The relentless thrum of the city was getting to him. Every horn honk, every siren, felt like a direct assault. Liam hated feeling like this, the tightness in his chest a constant companion. He needed ...
A person finds a hidden letter in a used book 110 words
"Just breathe," Maya muttered under her breath. The words felt like a hollow echo in her ears. The weight of her responsibilities felt suffocating, and the bookstore was her usual haven. The silence, ...
A person finds a hidden letter in a used book 132 words
The constant ringing in his ears, both literal and metaphorical, was driving him mad. The world seemed to be closing in. He needed to find some kind of peace. He’d gone to the bookstore, hoping the ...
A person finds a hidden letter in a used book 114 words
The knot in her stomach tightened with every passing hour. Every challenge, every small failure, felt like a crushing blow. She found herself in the used bookstore, seeking a place to hide. She reache...
A person finds a hidden letter in a used book 129 words
The air was thick with unspoken tension. The weight of expectations pressed down on him, making it hard to take a full breath. He needed to escape, even for a little while, into the comforting embrace...
A person finds a hidden letter in a used book 100 words
The noise of her own thoughts was deafening. Sleep had become a luxury, and everything felt like an uphill battle. She went to the used bookstore, hoping to find a moment of peace. She chose a volume...
A person finds a hidden letter in a used book 95 words
He was running on empty, trying to juggle too many things. The world felt like a constant stream of demands. He needed an escape, and the used bookstore was the only place he could find it. He picked...