Angry
Calm
Sad
Scary
Worried
100

Mr. Benson’s face turned crimson as he read the report. “Again?” he barked, slamming his fist onto the desk. The students froze, afraid to even breathe as his fury filled the room.

irate

100

The library was still except for the soft hum of the air vent. Dust motes drifted lazily through the golden light. Every sound seemed sacred in that hush.

quiet

100

The slow sound of the violin filled the room. Every note seemed to weep. People bowed their heads, remembering what they had lost.

mournful

100

A chill swept through the graveyard as the fog thickened. The gate creaked open on its own. Even the moon hid behind the clouds.

spooky

100

His palms were slick as he stepped onto the stage. The microphone squeaked, and his heart nearly stopped. A hundred eyes stared back.

nervous

200

When she saw the broken vase on the floor, something snapped. Her vision blurred red, and her hands trembled with fury. “Who did this?” she shouted, her voice echoing through the house like thunder.

enraged

200

The lake shimmered beneath the morning sun. Ripples glided outward from a single duck’s feathered wings. Everything felt calm, as if the world had paused to breathe.

serene

200

He hadn’t opened the curtains in days. The light felt heavy, unwelcome. Even the things he used to love sat untouched, gathering dust.

depressed

200

The doll’s glass eyes followed her across the room. She swore they shifted, just a little. The silence pressed close, waiting.

creepy

200

She twisted the ring on her finger, eyes darting to the clock. The minutes crawled past. What if he didn’t come?

anxious

300

The buzzing of the fly had gone on for hours. No matter how many times Jenna swatted, it darted just out of reach. Her jaw tightened as the sound grew louder, mocking her patience. She slammed her book shut with a growl.

aggravated

300

The music floated through the café, smooth and low. Friends chatted softly, their laughter gentle and unhurried. It felt like time had melted into comfort.

mellow

300

The old photograph made her smile and ache all at once. The faces were frozen in time, younger, happier. She set it down gently, lost in memory.

melancholy

300

The man’s shadow loomed across the alley wall. He said nothing, just took one step closer. The night seemed to hold its breath.

threatening

300

No one in the room spoke. The air felt thick, brittle, ready to snap. Every sound—the clock, a breath, a whisper—seemed too loud.

tense

400

The two boys stood across from each other, fists clenched, eyes narrowed. Neither spoke, but the tension between them was sharp enough to cut. Even the crowd took a cautious step back.

hostile

400

Soft wind moved through the trees, whispering secrets only they could understand. The garden glowed in pale moonlight. Not even the crickets dared to disturb the peace.

tranquil

400

Clouds swallowed the sun, casting the streets in shadow. Rain tapped against the windows like faint sobs. The whole day felt gray inside and out.

gloomy

400

The hallway stretched longer each time he ran. The doors melted into the walls, trapping him inside the dream. He screamed, but no sound came out.

nightmarish

400

The forest was too quiet. Not a bird, not a rustle of wind. Her gut told her she wasn’t alone.

uneasy

500

The storm tore through the town like a beast unleashed. Trees cracked, windows shattered, and the wind howled in rage. It was as if the sky itself had lost control.

violent

500

Each voice blended perfectly in the choir, no one overpowering the rest. The melody lifted into the vaulted ceiling, warm and full. Even the audience seemed to breathe in rhythm.

harmonious

500

The fire burned long after the sirens faded. What remained was silence—and the echo of what should have been. Some endings hurt too deeply for words.

tragic

500

Her song echoed through the empty theater long after she was gone. The notes lingered like ghosts in the rafters. It was beautiful—and unbearable.

haunting

500

He tossed and turned under the blankets. Sleep refused to come. His thoughts ran wild, chasing worries into the dark.

restless