GEM R2: Creative Writing by An Lâm Đức Nhữ https://padlet.com/ducnal1/s038jbacmzlckf6y en-us 2021-11-27 08:14:16 UTC 2025-12-11 13:53:41 UTC hello@padlet.com Sample story ducnal1 https://padlet.com/ducnal1/s038jbacmzlckf6y/wish/1915247149 I felt nervous when the phone rang. It was midnight and I was trying to sleep. Who could it be?
  I got up and ran to the phone. However, as I was running, the phone stopped ringing. I was angry, but I decided to go to bed again. But when I was falling asleep, the phone started ringing again. "Oh, my God! This is so annoying!", I thought. This time I picked up the phone quickly and shouted, "Hello?!". Nobody said anything at first, but all of a sudden I heard, “Happy birthday, brother!”
  I had completely forgotten that it was my birthday. My sister was always the first person to congratulate me.
]]> 2021-11-27 08:52:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ducnal1/s038jbacmzlckf6y/wish/1915247149 I felt nervous when the phone rang. The sound pierced through my ears.(1) It was midnight and I was trying to sleep. After all, who had the gall to call this late? It gleams trouble. (2) Who could it be? (3) I got up and ran to the phone, a loud creak came from the hardwood floor. (4) However, as I was running, the phone stopped ringing. Why so sudden? (5) I was angry, but I decided to go to bed again. Why bother? I slipped back in my sheets. (6) But when I was falling asleep, the phone started ringing again. (7) "Oh, my God! This is so annoying!", I thought. Whoever this was better give me a convincing explanation. (8) This time I picked up the phone quickly and shouted, "Hello?!". Dead silence. (9) Nobody said anything at first, but all of a sudden I heard, “Happy birthday, brother!”(10) ...I'm an idiot. I had completely forgotten that it was my birthday. (11) My sister was always the first person to congratulate me. (12) https://padlet.com/ducnal1/s038jbacmzlckf6y/wish/1915253586 2021-11-27 09:02:58 UTC https://padlet.com/ducnal1/s038jbacmzlckf6y/wish/1915253586 https://padlet.com/ducnal1/s038jbacmzlckf6y/wish/1915254043 I felt nervous when the phone rang suddenly. It was midnight and I was trying to sleep but the phone still tried to annoy me. Who could it be?
  I got up and quickly ran to the phone. However, as I was running, the phone finally stopped ringing. I was so angry, but I decided to go to bed again. But when I was falling asleep, the phone started ringing again. "Oh, my God! This is so annoying!", I thought. This time I picked up the phone quickly and shouted with an angry voice, "Hello?!". Nobody said anything at first, but all of a sudden I heard, “Happy birthday, brother!”
 I was so surprised at first. I had completely forgotten that it was my birthday. My sister was always the first person to congratulate me.

]]> 2021-11-27 09:03:39 UTC https://padlet.com/ducnal1/s038jbacmzlckf6y/wish/1915254043 https://padlet.com/ducnal1/s038jbacmzlckf6y/wish/1915254462 I flinched when my phone rang. I was nervous, because it was midnight and I had spent hours trying to sleep. As the ringtone echoed against the walls of my dark room, I struggled to open my eyes. Who could it be at this time of the night? Furious, I got up and quickly stomped towards my drawer, where I had put my phone. However, I had missed the call before I got to it. The phone, which had been flashing white light just seconds ago, turned to a dark screen just as I came in contact with it. I angrily cursed as I walked back, and flopped onto my comfortable and soft bed tiredly. But as my eyes were shutting and my surroundings dimmed, the phone started ringing again, this time seemingly louder than the previous. "OMG this is so annoying!" I thought heatedly. I picked up the phone immediately and shouted, "Hello?" before it could shut down. The person on the line was silent at first, so I shook at the thought someone had prank called me. All of a sudden I heard a "Happy birthday brother!" and I realized I had complete forgotten today was my birthday. I lowered my head as my face burned with embarrassment. Every year, my sister was always the first to congratulate me.]]> 2021-11-27 09:04:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ducnal1/s038jbacmzlckf6y/wish/1915254462 Duy Vu vunbd081 https://padlet.com/ducnal1/s038jbacmzlckf6y/wish/1915254908 It was raining cats and dogs outside, the cold air surrounded my bed. An anxious feeling was running around my blood vessels and goosebumps. As I was wrapping myself inside the blanket, my phone started to ring louder and louder. I felt nervous when the phone rang. (1) It was midnight and I was trying to sleep. (2) Who could it be? I wondered while trying to reach out for my glasses.
  I got up and ran to the phone. (4) However, as I was running, the phone stopped ringing. (5) I was angry and scared at the same time, of course, but I decided to go to bed again. (6) But when I was falling asleep, the phone suddenly started ringing again. (7) "Oh, my God! This is so annoying!", I thought. (8) This time I picked up the phone quickly and shouted, "Hello?!". (9) Nobody said anything at first, but all of a sudden I heard, “Happy birthday, brother!”(10)
  I had completely forgotten that it was my birthday. (11) My sister was always the first person to congratulate me. I was so relieved and happy. (12)
]]> 2021-11-27 09:05:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ducnal1/s038jbacmzlckf6y/wish/1915254908 Story ngocbaophamtran https://padlet.com/ducnal1/s038jbacmzlckf6y/wish/1915255096 I felt nervous when the phone rang. It was midnight and I was trying to sleep. Who could it be? It's nearly 3am, who would be awake at this time? 
  I got up and ran to the phone. However, as I was running, the phone stopped ringing. I was angry, but I decided to go to bed again. But when I was falling asleep, the phone started ringing again. "Oh, my God! This is so annoying!", I thought. This time I picked up the phone quickly and shouted, "Hello?!". Nobody said anything at first, but all of a sudden I heard, “Happy birthday, brother!”
  I had completely forgotten that it was my birthday. My sister was always the first person to congratulate me. I felt relieved and happy and decide to fall asleep again because I mean, it's my birthday, I deserve a little break. 
I was trying to sleep but the annoying sound of footsteps on wooden floor was making me so frustrated. 
I was rolling around my bed when something hits me like a ton of brick. My sister passed away due to a traffic incident. Her body disappeared from the crime scene. I still think about her everyday. But everything hit at me once again... 
Who could it be on the other side of the phone? Who could it be with the exact same voice as my sister?
Suddenly I felt chills going down my spine. The curtains in my room is roaring. The wind suddenly starts blowing through the tiny window. I got cold so I grabbed the blanket. I yanked and yanked it several times but for some reason, I couldn't seem to get it. I glanced up and at the end of my bed was a three headed creature drenched in blood. 
" AHHHHH " I SCREAMED MY HEAD OFF. I glanced at it once again, not trying to capture its attention when it disappeared. WHO WAS IT? WHO COULD IT BE? WHY WAS THERE A CREATURE IN MY ROOM?
]]> 2021-11-27 09:05:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ducnal1/s038jbacmzlckf6y/wish/1915255096 + Details for the 'Sample story' - Duc Minh https://padlet.com/ducnal1/s038jbacmzlckf6y/wish/1915255447 I felt nervous when the phone rang. It was mid-night and I was trying to sleep. Who could it be? And why do they contact me? Can it be a spam call or just some fraud activities? 
The phone kept bugging and oh my god, how will this last. I got up and ran to the phone. However, as I was running, the phone stopped ringing. I thought that it would be the end so, in a happy mood, I went back to bed and cuddled myself into the pillows again and felt the warm of it suck to my neck. But when I was falling asleep, the phone started ringing again. How can this continue? Don't these people have any manners what time is it now? It was so annoying  I thought. This time I picked up the phone quickly and vociferate and it woke up my neighbor and he yelled: "Can you just lower your voice? I'm trying to sleep?" I replied with an apologetic voice: "Sorry, it was just this phone call, it won't stop even when I pressed the cancel call button. I called it again and asked what  is the matter in the middle of the night?
Nobody said anything at first, but all of a sudden I heard, “Happy birthday, brother!”
 I had completely forgotten that it was my birthday. My sister was always the first person to congratulate me. She was so sweet and I always grateful that I have a sister like her.

]]> 2021-11-27 09:05:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ducnal1/s038jbacmzlckf6y/wish/1915255447 https://padlet.com/ducnal1/s038jbacmzlckf6y/wish/1915255912 I felt spooked when the phone rang, the sound, it petrified me. It was midnight, no sound, everyone seems to fell into a deep sleep, but only me was trying to sleep. I wanted to go crazy with the sound coming from the phone. Who could it be?
  I got up and ran to the phone. However, as I was running, the phone stopped ringing. I was angry, but I decided to go to bed again. But when I was falling asleep, the phone started ringing again. "Oh, my God! This is so annoying!", I thought, I tried to ignore it but it didn't work, it got worse because I have to go to work early tomorrow. I gave up, stand up and picked up the phone quickly and shouted, "Hello?!". Nobody said anything at first, but all of a sudden I heard, “Happy birthday, brother!”
  I had completely forgotten that it was my birthday. My sister was always the first person to congratulate me. I was crying, the only person who really care about me, I said thank you and promise to celebrate it with her tomorrow.
]]> 2021-11-27 09:06:39 UTC https://padlet.com/ducnal1/s038jbacmzlckf6y/wish/1915255912 https://padlet.com/ducnal1/s038jbacmzlckf6y/wish/1915256457 I felt nervous when the phone rang. It was midnight and I was trying to sleep. Who could it be? Who call me this time?
  I got up and ran to the phone. However, as I was running, the phone stopped ringing. I was angry and had a little scared, but I decided to go to bed again. But when I was falling asleep, the phone started ringing again. "Oh, my God! This is so annoying!", I thought. This time I picked up the phone quickly and shouted, "Hello?!". But nobody answered. At this time, the phone stopped again. After that, they called me again. I said "Hello!". Nobody said anything at first, but all of a sudden I heard, “Happy birthday, brother!”
  I had completely forgotten that it was my birthday. My sister was always the first person to congratulate me.
]]> 2021-11-27 09:07:31 UTC https://padlet.com/ducnal1/s038jbacmzlckf6y/wish/1915256457 Minh Nhan https://padlet.com/ducnal1/s038jbacmzlckf6y/wish/1915256475 *I rushed to the phone

]]> 2021-11-27 09:07:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ducnal1/s038jbacmzlckf6y/wish/1915256475 https://padlet.com/ducnal1/s038jbacmzlckf6y/wish/1915256478 I felt nervous when the phone rang. It was so silence at midnight and I was trying to get into sleep. Who could do this at midnight, is that ... ghost?
  I got up and ran to the phone. However, as I was running, the phone stopped ringing. I was angry, but I decided to go to bed again. But when I was falling asleep, the phone started ringing again. "Oh, my God! This is so annoying!", I thought. This time I picked up the phone quickly and shouted, "Hello?!". Nobody said anything at first, but all of a sudden I heard, “Happy birthday, brother!”
  I was so surprised that my sister remembered my birthday, while I had completely forgotten it.
]]> 2021-11-27 09:07:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ducnal1/s038jbacmzlckf6y/wish/1915256478 https://padlet.com/ducnal1/s038jbacmzlckf6y/wish/1915256792 I felt nervous when the phone rang. "Ting ting ting" Each beat felt louder than the prior, I was being somewhat reluctant to pick up the phone. Because to put it bluntly, who could've called dead in the night - the time where people are trying to get some rest after a restless day? 
The ringtone was boisterous, almost as if it was cutting through the darkness of my room. 
 I finally stopped procrastinating and got up and ran to the phone. Due to the absence of light, I bumped into a few objects that scattered on my floor. I couldn't care less, the only goal I have on my mind is shutting that annoying device down and going back to sleep. However, as I was running, the phone stopped ringing. "God must be playing with me right now" I squinted and reach for the small black box. Nonetheless, I was angry, but I decided to go to bed again, and this time bringing my phone with me, just in case. (6) I started to shrink slowly but, surely into the mattress, and well, the deep slumber, then the phone started ringing again. (7) "Oh, my God! This is so annoying!", I thought. (8) I kicked my mattress off and this time I picked up the phone quickly and shouted, "Hello?!". (9) Nobody said anything at first, I was about to hang up, my blanket was getting colder and colder, but all of a sudden I heard, “Happy birthday, brother!”(10)
 Oh, it was my birthday. I had completely forgotten that it was my birthday. (11) My sister was always the first person to congratulate me. She always made my birthday pretentious, but well, I appreciate her and her efforts. I appreciated my sleep more though, I hung up and went back to sleep (girl boss attitude).]]> 2021-11-27 09:08:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ducnal1/s038jbacmzlckf6y/wish/1915256792 https://padlet.com/ducnal1/s038jbacmzlckf6y/wish/1915258123 What a foggy night, I didn't have a good sleep for 4 days. I already feel tired of chasing the deadline, cannot wait to feel the softness of the bed. Suddenly, the old telephone started ringing. I felt unbearable when I get a call. It was midnight and I was trying to sleep. Who could it be?
  I got up and slowly walked to the phone. I can feel the pain under my feet. However, as I was walking, the phone stopped ringing. I was angry, but I decided to go to bed again."Ahh, what a nightmare". When I start to see the darkness through my sleepy eyes, I thought it was the end of the nightmare, but not, the phone started ringing again. "Oh, my God! This is so annoying!", I thought. This time I picked up the phone quickly and shouted, "Hello?!". Nobody said anything at first, but all of a sudden I heard, “Happy birthday, brother!”
  I had completely forgotten that it was my birthday. My sister was always the first person to congratulate me.
]]> 2021-11-27 09:10:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ducnal1/s038jbacmzlckf6y/wish/1915258123 https://padlet.com/ducnal1/s038jbacmzlckf6y/wish/1915258559 I felt nervous when the phone rang. It was midnight and there is a waxing cresent moon on the dark sky. I was trying to sleep after a hard day of work. Who could it be?
  I got up and ran to the phone. However, as I was running, the phone stopped ringing. I was angry, but I decided to go to bed again, maybe that was the call from an advertisement company. But when I was falling asleep, the phone started ringing again. "Oh, my God! This is so annoying!", I thought. This time I picked up the phone quickly and shouted, "Hello?!". Nobody said anything at first, and I was ready to shut the phone, blocked that number and went back to sleep. But all of a sudden I heard, “Happy birthday, brother!” from my little sister, who is living far away from me
  I had completely forgotten that it was my birthday. My sister was always the first person to congratulate me. Receiving such a cute suprise had made me happier
]]> 2021-11-27 09:10:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ducnal1/s038jbacmzlckf6y/wish/1915258559 https://padlet.com/ducnal1/s038jbacmzlckf6y/wish/1915260037 When the phone rang, I was nervous. It was 12 a.m., and I was struggling to sleep. My vision was unwell as I opened my eyes, and I couldn't see anything due to the darkness. As the chilly air touches my face, I have shivers all over my body. Who could it possibly be?
I dashed to the phone right away. The phone, however, stopped ringing while I was running. I was irritated, but I decided to return to my cozy, warm bed. However, just as I was about to fall asleep, the phone began to ring again. "Oh, my goodness! This is really annoying! "I pondered. I attempted to ignore it but gave up. I hurriedly snatched up the phone and exclaimed, "Hello?" with all the energy I had left. At first, no one said anything; there was perfect quiet. I was ready to hang up when I assumed it was another prank call from those pesky little kids. "Happy birthday, brother!" said a voice from the other side of the screen.
It was my birthday, and I had entirely forgotten about it. My sister was always the first to congratulate me, it’s sweet ì only she didn’t call at midnight.


]]> 2021-11-27 09:12:58 UTC https://padlet.com/ducnal1/s038jbacmzlckf6y/wish/1915260037 Story by Kien https://padlet.com/ducnal1/s038jbacmzlckf6y/wish/1915261281 I felt nervous when the phone rang.  It was the middle of the night and who would want to call me at this time. Not a reason at all. I looked around to see what is happening outside. Did the house burn down? Is someone killed? Are we getting robbed? I slowly picked up my phone, hesitated for a while, and pressed accept. For a moment, there was silence. 15 seconds went by. Still nothing. Just as I was about to hang up, there was a static noise. This made me jump out of bed and look around. Ghosts? Serial killers? The demon under the bed? Nothing. Suddenly, I heard someone say happy birthday. My birthday? Today? I totally forgot. It was my sister. She just came home from her night shift and because it was midnight, she wanted to wish me a happy birthday. I thanked her and thanked her. Before I hang up, I told her to never call me in the middle of the night again.]]> 2021-11-27 09:15:03 UTC https://padlet.com/ducnal1/s038jbacmzlckf6y/wish/1915261281 https://padlet.com/ducnal1/s038jbacmzlckf6y/wish/1915267647 I felt nervous when the phone rang. "Ring da ring da ring..." My favourite song started to fill the air. Usually I'd love to hear it, but not at 12 P.M. The sound echoed in the hallway. It was midnight, and still I was struggling to put myself to sleep. Who could it be, try to phone someone during their wonderful sleep?
I eventually got up and slowly walked to the phone. However, when I got there, it stopped ringing. Furious, I stood there, buried my feet down the floor, and started yelling. I knew I'd woken up some grumpy neighbours, but I didn't care. Spent my whole day drowned in deadlines, and now my perfect rest was destroyed by a random guy who rang me at midnight. Let out a deep sigh, I walked back to my room. As if it would let me go that easy. Unsuprisingly, as I just put my hand on the door knob, the phone rang again. "Urg, how annoying. When will this stranger let me alone?!" Reluctantly I picked up the call, and what greeted me was pure silence. "Hello? What dya want from me?!?" Formed the sleepiest voice I could, I shouted at the phone. Counted from 1 to 3, I intended to immediately hang up and block that phone number forever. What a great joke, sarcastically I smirked. But just before my thumb hit the red button, my ears heard "Happy birthday, brother!". 
Completely forgotten about my birthday, I see. Seems like the job really drained my energy, even my birthday I couldn't remember. What a cute lil' sis my sweet sister is, my sister. Every year she's the one who congratulate me first on every single occasions.
Wait... Something hit me by my brain. A thoughts, flashed by, as fast as a comet, but I still caught it. My sister is dead... 3 months ago in a terrorist attack... WHO RANG ME?!?]]> 2021-11-27 09:24:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ducnal1/s038jbacmzlckf6y/wish/1915267647