Exxon

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At night, when the pumps clicked off and the lights dimmed, a strange voice would occasionally crackle over Exxon’s intercom. ‘Remember kids,’ it said in a gravelly whisper, ‘gasoline is for cars, not dreams.’ No one knew who was doing it or why. One evening, an old delivery driver mentioned casually, ‘I heard that voice used to say “Don’t chase your dreams on fumes” before switching to “And always pay with cash!”’ Everyone laughed, realizing the voice had become part of their daily routine. The next morning, no one bothered listening anymore—until they missed its friendly banter.

2. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up to the Exxon station and noticed something odd. The cashier kept glancing at him from behind the counter, but whenever he looked back, she’d quickly look away. Was it just his imagination, or did she wink? Finally, curiosity got the better of him. He asked her for change, bent down to pick up some coins—and there, right next to the till, was a tiny mirror with a mischievous note: ‘See you again, handsome!’ The delivery driver laughed, shook his head, and drove off, knowing that sometimes life’s best rewards come in unexpected places.

3. At dusk, a little girl pointed excitedly at the gas station sign, her eyes wide with wonder. ‘Mommy,’ she said, ‘look! It’s talking!’ The mother smiled and knelt down, gently explaining that it was just a reflection of the streetlights on the wet glass. The little girl nodded thoughtfully, then turned back to the sign, now seeing only what everyone else did—a simple, silent pump. But as they drove away, she whispered to herself, ‘Maybe it talks in the dark.’ And her father chuckled, knowing that some things are better left mysterious.

4. Have you heard about that old Exxon station on Main Street? Every time someone fills their tank after sunset, they swear they see a ghostly figure standing in line behind them. One night, an exhausted delivery driver pulled up late for gas. As he pumped, an old man appeared out of nowhere and asked for directions. Turns out it was just his neighbor, who’d been waiting there since closing time—because he forgot his keys inside!