7-Eleven

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At midnight, when even gas stations close their doors, an old man walked into 7-Eleven and asked for a cup of coffee. The clerk, yawning, poured him a cup from the pot that never seemed to run out. Finally, the old man left without paying. The next morning, everyone in town knew about it—especially the regulars who always paid cash. When the manager checked the register, he found a note scribbled on a receipt: ‘Don’t worry, I’ll pay tomorrow.’ And sure enough, the very same old man came back the following night with a smile and a bag full of donuts.

2. One night, while browsing through the aisles of 7-Eleven, a little girl pointed excitedly at the shelves. ‘Mom,’ she whispered, ‘why do they sell marshmallows next to the gasoline?’ Her mom smiled and gently replied, 'Honey, those marshmallows are for making s’mores—you know, roasted over a campfire.' The little girl’s eyes lit up as if she’d just discovered the secret ingredient for an intergalactic fuel. 'So,' she asked curiously, 'can I use them with my dad's car?'

3. One morning, a delivery driver asked curiously: ‘Why does the same cat always sit on that exact spot outside our 7-Eleven?’ The manager shrugged and smiled. 'Oh, that's just Mr. Whiskers,' he said. 'He lives in an old shed nearby and comes here every morning for his special treat.' The delivery driver raised an eyebrow. 'Really?' he asked. 'Then why does he never eat it?'

4. At dusk, when the neon sign flickers on, a young woman entered the store with her dog. The canine seemed unusually alert, sniffing around the shelves and pointing its nose towards the freezer section. As she reached for an ice cream bar, the dog suddenly sat down in front of the frozen treats, staring intently at something behind her. Startled, she turned around—and saw nothing but empty aisles. Smiling, she whispered, ‘Okay, boy, you win,’ and bought him his very own ice cream.