Shell

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. A regular was filling up his truck one morning when he noticed something strange—every time he looked in the rearview mirror while pumping gas, the reflection of the attendant seemed to wink at him. The man decided it was just an optical illusion and laughed it off. But every time he filled up after that, he’d surreptitiously glance into the mirror, hoping for another wink. The friendly attendant never missed a beat, always maintaining his professional smile—and the regular’s truck mysteriously started running smoother than ever.

2. A delivery driver pulled up to Shell one afternoon, frowning as he scanned the empty lot next door. Suddenly, an old oil drum started moving on its own, rolling towards him with eerie precision. The delivery driver gave a startled laugh and stepped back, watching in amazement as the drum stopped inches from his truck. Turning around, he saw a friendly face waving from the neighboring house. ‘Just helping you out,’ said the neighbor, grinning. ‘Thought it was time for some good ol’ fashioned automated gas station assistance!’

3. At night, while closing up shop, an employee heard a voice over the intercom: ‘Fill her up, full tank please.’ Everyone laughed it off until the gas pump started beeping in response. The next day, when a delivery driver came for his usual fill-up, he asked if anyone had heard that strange voice. The manager shrugged and said, 'Nah, must’ve been your imagination.' But as they walked outside, the pump chirped again, ‘Tank’s empty!’ Everyone burst out laughing—except the driver, who just grinned and nodded knowingly.

4. At night, while locking up the gas station, an attendant saw a shadowy figure approaching the pumps. Over the intercom came a quiet voice: ‘Fill her up, sonny boy.’ The attendant hesitated for a moment, then shrugged and said into the mic: ‘Sure thing, boss!’ He filled the tank, and as he did so, heard a deep chuckle over the speakers. The next morning, everyone in town knew that old Shell had a habit of talking to its own reflection in the pump’s mirror.