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 in the rearview mirror. A shadowy figure kept appearing and disappearing near the gas station's entrance, never quite visible enough for him to catch. Curious, he slowed down, but just as he was about to pull over, the figure vanished into thin air. The next morning, a regular customer asked if they’d had any strange visitors lately. Smiling, the delivery driver replied, ‘Just an old friend who likes to fill up on coffee more than gas.’

2. At dawn, when Shell’s pumps hummed their quietest, a delivery driver heard an announcement over the loudspeaker: ‘Attention, everyone—your gas tank is full of sunshine today!’ Curious, he looked down and saw his car glowing softly in the pre-dawn light. A neighbor passing by laughed and said, 'Guess you won’t be needing your credit card today!' The delivery driver shrugged, smiling. Maybe it was just another one of Shell’s quirky promotions.

3. At dawn, when Shell’s pumps hummed their quietest, a delivery driver sniffed an unusual scent of freshly baked bread drifting from inside. Curious, he followed the aroma through the empty streets until he found himself outside an old bakery next door. The baker smiled and said, ‘It’s my special recipe for morning rolls—can’t resist sharing with loyal neighbors.’ The delivery driver laughed, shaking his head, as he drove away, thinking, ‘Guess that explains why Shell always smells so good in the mornings!’

4. At dawn, when Shell’s pumps hummed their quietest, a delivery driver sniffed an unusual scent of freshly baked bread drifting from inside. Curious, he peeked through the window and saw an old gentleman in a checked apron, gently placing warm loaves into a basket. ‘Morning,’ said the baker with a twinkle in his eye. ‘Never knew petrol could smell so good!’ The delivery driver laughed, realizing he’d been duped by a friendly prank. From then on, whenever anyone asked why Shell smelled like fresh bread, everyone just smiled and shook their heads.’