Gemotions

Emotion

unnerved

Cluster: Fear / Anxiety
1,000
Stories
115
Avg Words / Story
-2.36
PC1 (Valence)
-0.55
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 stressed tense terrified tormented troubled uneasy unsettled upset vulnerable worried

External Validation

lmsys/lmsys-chat-1m -0.0206
monology/pile-uncopyrighted -0.0210

Stories (1,000)

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Someone finds out they have a half-sibling they never knew about 116 words
Rain lashed against the windows of Amelia's apartment, mirroring the turmoil inside her. A letter, crisp and official-looking, lay open on her kitchen table. It informed her of a brother, a half-broth...
Someone finds out they have a half-sibling they never knew about 107 words
He’d taken a detour, a long one, after the phone call. The lawyer's words, still ringing in his ears, spun in his head: "Your father... another son." He pulled the car over, the familiar landscape b...
Someone finds out they have a half-sibling they never knew about 100 words
The phone felt like a hot coal in Clara's hand. "We have a match," the detective had said, a bland statement in a voice devoid of emotion. Her hands were clammy. She’d always considered herself an o...
Someone finds out they have a half-sibling they never knew about 88 words
Mark found the information while browsing his dad's old desk. A single, grainy photograph tucked away in a dusty drawer. A woman he didn't recognize, smiling, holding a baby. A baby who looked remarka...
Someone finds out they have a half-sibling they never knew about 100 words
The lawyer’s office was oppressively formal, the air thick with unspoken expectations. James sat stiffly, the chair digging into his back. The news – a sister, a hidden past – had come with star...
Someone finds out they have a half-sibling they never knew about 96 words
"So, you have a sister?" Liam’s friend, Sam, asked casually, leaning back in his chair. Liam stared at his beer, the bubbles suddenly distracting. He shrugged, a gesture meant to convey nonchalance,...
Someone finds out they have a half-sibling they never knew about 100 words
The old house felt different, now. The letter had arrived just after she'd inherited it, a place of comforting familiarity suddenly a source of disquiet. Eleanor walked through the rooms, each step a ...
Someone finds out they have a half-sibling they never knew about 100 words
The DNA test results were on the counter, the stark black and white print a stark contrast to the colorful chaos of Leo’s kitchen. He’d always prided himself on his self-assurance, his ability to ...
Someone finds out they have a half-sibling they never knew about 105 words
It was the timing that got to her. A month after her wedding, after the idyllic bliss, the letter arrived. Sarah reread it, her hands shaking slightly. A brother she didn't know, from a relationship h...
Someone finds out they have a half-sibling they never knew about 102 words
He hadn't been to his father's grave in years. Now, he found himself standing there, the wind whipping his coat around him. The stone seemed to stare back at him. He’d learned about his brother thro...
A person learns their childhood bully became a therapist 181 words
The waiting room smelled of antiseptic and something faintly floral, a combination that usually soothed her. Not today. She kept fiddling with the strap of her purse, a nervous habit she’d thought s...
A person learns their childhood bully became a therapist 164 words
He’d booked the appointment on a whim, a desperate attempt to sort through the chaos in his head. The receptionist had confirmed his fears: yes, Dr. Davies was available. He’d barely registered th...
A person learns their childhood bully became a therapist 168 words
She chewed on her lip, a habit that returned whenever she was stressed. The waiting room was painted a bland, institutional beige. The magazines were weeks, if not months, old. Each tick of the clock ...
A person learns their childhood bully became a therapist 159 words
He'd been avoiding this for weeks, the brochure for the practice gathering dust on his desk. He’d recognized the name, of course. “Dr. Emily Carter.” He remembered the girl who'd delighted in tr...
A person learns their childhood bully became a therapist 169 words
The clinic’s air conditioning blasted a frigid current across his face, making him shiver despite the summer heat. He tugged at his collar, feeling a suffocating tightness. He had been so sure he’...
A person learns their childhood bully became a therapist 151 words
He’d been feeling off-kilter for weeks, unable to concentrate, plagued by anxieties he couldn't name. He'd searched for therapists online, feeling a vague sense of dread with each name that popped u...
A person learns their childhood bully became a therapist 137 words
The sterile white walls of the waiting room seemed to press in on her, the silence amplifying the frantic rhythm of her heartbeat. She clutched her purse so tightly her knuckles ached. This was suppos...
A person learns their childhood bully became a therapist 133 words
The drive to the clinic had been agonizing, each mile seeming to stretch into an eternity. He’d tried to rationalize it, to tell himself it was just a coincidence, that this couldn't possibly be *hi...
A person learns their childhood bully became a therapist 120 words
She'd been struggling with her insomnia for weeks, the darkness amplifying her anxieties. Therapy seemed like a logical step. But, when she'd searched for therapists in her area, her heart had plummet...
A person learns their childhood bully became a therapist 138 words
He hadn't slept well in weeks. He'd woken up in a cold sweat. He didn't want to come here. But the pain, the emptiness, was too much. The name on the door had stopped him in his tracks. "Dr. Jennifer ...
Two people discover they've been working on identical projects 96 words
Sweat prickled on Amelia’s forehead as she stared at the screen. The presentation slid to the final slide, a carbon copy of the one she’d painstakingly crafted over months. A tremor ran through he...
Two people discover they've been working on identical projects 103 words
The coffee cup rattled in Leo’s hand. He'd just seen his rival, Clara, present a proposal. The design, the concept, even the font choices – identical to his own. He felt a wave of nausea, a dizzyi...
Two people discover they've been working on identical projects 86 words
The room seemed to shrink around Sarah. The project, her baby, was being unveiled by another team, a team led by Mark, her former mentor. His presentation was a mirror image of hers. A cold shiver sna...
Two people discover they've been working on identical projects 86 words
"Amazing, right?" The comment hung in the air, a cheerful observation from her colleague, Ben. Eliza stared at the shared Google Drive, the documents mirroring each other down to the minutest detail. ...
Two people discover they've been working on identical projects 89 words
The phone felt heavy in Michael's hand. He'd just finished a video call with his client, who was raving about the competitor's new product. The product, he realized, was his product. Every feature, ev...
Two people discover they've been working on identical projects 95 words
The silence in the small art studio was deafening. Finn stared at the two canvases propped side by side. He felt his hands begin to tremble. The painting next to his, executed by a new resident, depic...
Two people discover they've been working on identical projects 90 words
The code flickered on the screen, a line-by-line duplicate of the program she’d spent months perfecting. Her fingers froze over the keyboard. She could feel a cold sweat break out across her back. S...
Two people discover they've been working on identical projects 99 words
The library card felt slippery in Olivia's hand. She flipped through the pages, her heart beating fast. The book she’d been writing, her life's work, was sitting on the desk of the writer across the...
Two people discover they've been working on identical projects 83 words
I felt a knot forming in my stomach. The competitor’s commercial played on the screen, a carbon copy of my pitch, even down to the voiceover. A cold wave rolled over me. I sat there stunned, my brea...
Two people discover they've been working on identical projects 97 words
The familiar scent of sandalwood and old paper filled the antique shop, but all of a sudden, it felt threatening. He recognized the antique music box across the room. He felt his throat close up. The ...
A person finds their spouse's secret savings account 115 words
The late afternoon sun cast long shadows across the living room as Eleanor stared at the bank statement. A small, innocuous envelope, tucked away with the junk mail, had revealed the account. Not a jo...
A person finds their spouse's secret savings account 99 words
Rain lashed against the windows, mirroring the storm brewing inside Mark. He'd discovered the account hidden in a safety deposit box at a bank he’d never even heard of. It felt like his insides were...
A person finds their spouse's secret savings account 108 words
The glow of the computer screen illuminated Amelia's face. The numbers on the online banking page swam before her eyes. Charles had been so adamant about their financial transparency. And yet… there...
A person finds their spouse's secret savings account 97 words
The attic air was thick with dust and the scent of forgotten memories. Liam’s heart hammered against his ribs as he stared at the passbook, the numbers stark and glaring. He found it tucked inside a...
A person finds their spouse's secret savings account 87 words
"Is everything okay, honey?" Rachel’s voice, a gentle melody, cut through the silence. She was seated on the sofa, her gaze fixed on the letter she'd just pulled from under the bed. The account stat...
A person finds their spouse's secret savings account 83 words
A wave of dizziness washed over Thomas as he stared at the financial document. He found it hidden inside a book, a volume of poetry that his wife, Sarah, adored. His breath hitched in his throat. He h...
A person finds their spouse's secret savings account 89 words
The house felt too quiet, the absence of laughter and everyday noise amplified. Maya's eyes burned as she looked at the bank statement. A secret account. A substantial sum. She felt a prickling sensat...
A person finds their spouse's secret savings account 96 words
The air in the library was still and heavy with the scent of old paper and leather. John felt a bead of sweat trickle down his temple. The account details were now burned into his memory. He'd found t...
A person finds their spouse's secret savings account 83 words
A shiver ran down Clara's spine as she looked at the account balance. The hidden savings. The carefully guarded secret. Her husband, Peter, was a man who prided himself on transparency. She picked at ...
A person finds their spouse's secret savings account 93 words
The afternoon sun streamed through the window, illuminating dust motes dancing in the air. Michael reread the document. A secret savings account. His wife, Emily, had always been so open with their fi...
A neighbor complains about noise levels 113 words
The note was tucked under her windshield wiper, a flimsy white rectangle. "Excessive noise. Please be considerate." It was written in scratchy, hurried handwriting. Sarah felt a prickle of unease craw...
A neighbor complains about noise levels 105 words
Rain lashed against the windows, blurring the streetlights into hazy halos. Michael jumped at the sharp rap on his front door. It was Mr. Henderson, his face contorted. "The bass," Mr. Henderson raspe...
A neighbor complains about noise levels 124 words
The complaint came via text: “Could you please keep the drums down? It's like a constant headache.” Emily stared at the message from the phone. It was from Mark, in the apartment below. The practi...
A neighbor complains about noise levels 92 words
The email was curt, from the apartment manager: “Noise complaints. Loud late-night conversations. Please adjust your volume.” David slumped in his chair, feeling a sinking sensation in his gut. H...
A neighbor complains about noise levels 102 words
The dog's barks, usually a cheerful cacophony, now felt different. The note had said, “Control your animal. The noise is bothersome.” The note was left by a neighbor, scrawled on a yellow sticky n...
A neighbor complains about noise levels 97 words
He found a printed note slipped under his door: “The constant piano playing is interfering with my sleep. Please be mindful.” John immediately felt a rush of heat to his face. He'd only practiced ...
A neighbor complains about noise levels 107 words
The shouting match last night. It was late, and she and her partner had a heated argument. Now, there was a handwritten note taped to the door: "Keep it down. We can hear everything." Her stomach twis...
A neighbor complains about noise levels 109 words
The construction work. It was a necessary evil, the new building going up next door. But the angry email from his wife, complaining that he was making too much noise when trying to concentrate on his ...
A neighbor complains about noise levels 101 words
The party. He tried to keep it down, but it went on late. The next morning, a knock on the door, and the elderly lady from across the hall was standing there, her face a mask of disappointment. "It wa...
A neighbor complains about noise levels 90 words
"The constant singing!" The note was small, folded in half, and stuck to the mailbox. This was the third complaint this month. It had to be about her. Her singing had become her only solace. Now, tho...