Shell

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At dawn, when Shell’s pumps hummed their quietest, a delivery driver noticed something odd. The gas station’s neon sign blinked not just once or twice but in an eerie pattern—first red, then blue, then green, like some secret code. Curious, he watched as the colors changed again and again. Finally, a nearby neighbor walked over, smiling: ‘Oh, that? It’s just our new energy-saving LEDs!’ The delivery driver laughed, realizing his mistake—and vowed never to stay up late watching gas station signs ever again.

2. Late one night, as a delivery driver filled up his truck at Shell, he spotted an old coin on the ground near the pump. Curious, he picked it up—and found himself staring at a quarter dated from the year 1987. Smiling, he popped the coin into his pocket and continued filling up. Just then, another customer—a neighbor—nodded towards the coin and asked if he’d seen something shiny. The delivery driver laughed, realizing he was holding onto a piece of history worth more than just gas money. That night, they swapped stories over coffee, both grateful for the little finds that make life interesting.

3. At dusk, while filling up his bike, a boy noticed an unusual shadow flickering inside Shell's illuminated sign. Curious, he approached and saw nothing but a dancing reflection from a nearby streetlight—until his dog started barking excitedly. Suddenly, the dog lunged towards the door, yanking its leash like it was chasing ghosts. The boy looked back at the sign—and there it was again, a distorted silhouette of a motorcycle rider, waving goodbye as if they’d met before. Startled, the boy laughed, shook his head, and went inside for a snack. Turns out, that old Shell sign had more character than most people giving directions.

4. At sunset, while filling her bike with gas, a girl inadvertently startled a squirrel that had taken up residence inside Shell's pump nozzle. Startled, the squirrel darted out of the nozzle and onto the ground, causing everyone to laugh. A delivery driver picked it up gently and returned it to its hiding place behind the station. The girl finished pumping gas, smiling at how nature sometimes finds even the busiest places to call home.