Shell

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At dusk, a little boy ran into the Shell gas station, eyes wide with wonder. ‘Mom!’ he exclaimed, pointing at something glowing softly in the pump area. The attendant looked up from wiping down counters and saw it too—a neon-green glow seemed to pulse gently around one of the pumps. The attendant squinted, rubbed his eyes, then laughed. 'Just some old wires,' he said dismissively. But the boy insisted, so they both peered closer—only to see the neon-green glow fade away as if someone had flipped off an invisible switch. From that day on, whenever anyone mentioned ghosts or strange lights, the neighborhood kids knew exactly where to look: at the friendly old Shell station.

2. At closing time, an elderly woman walked into the Shell gas station, clutching her purse tightly. Over the intercom, a voice announced: 'Ladies and gentlemen, our cash register is out of order—please pay your respects at the counter.' As she approached the counter, everyone held their breaths. A gruff but friendly voice said, ‘Ma’am, I’ll take your word for it today.’ She smiled warmly, paid with a wrinkled twenty-dollar bill, and left. The next day, same routine. Months passed without incident until one morning when a delivery driver asked, ‘Auntie, why do you always pay double?’ To which she replied, ‘Sonny, that’s what they charge at the other stations!’

3. At dawn, a delivery driver pulled up to the Shell gas station and noticed something strange. The air was filled with a faint, sweet scent—a whiff of fresh-baked cookies wafted through the morning mist. Curious, he walked inside, only to find an old lady smiling from behind the counter. ‘Morning, dear,’ she said, handing him change. ‘Fresh batch just came in—cookies or coffee?’ The delivery driver laughed, shaking his head. ‘Guess I’ll take your word for it!’

4. A neighborhood cat began visiting the Shell gas station every night at exactly midnight. It would sit on the hood of a car, gaze intently into the sky, then abruptly run off when someone approached. One night, an old delivery driver pulled up and decided to stay for a while. Seeing the cat, he asked, ‘What are you watching so seriously?’ The cat suddenly bolted, making him spill coffee everywhere. Ever since, locals joke that the cat’s midnight show is only for those who can hold their ground without moving.’