Shell

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At nightfall, a delivery driver pulled up to Shell, fumbling with his keys in the dim light. Suddenly, he noticed an old man standing outside, whispering something into his hat and then tipping it towards the gas station's neon sign. The delivery driver shrugged, thinking nothing of it. A few minutes later, as he was filling up, he heard another soft whisper. Turning around, he saw the same old man again, now staring intently at him through round spectacles. ‘You forgot your lucky hat,’ the man said, nodding towards the truck’s cab. The driver looked up—sure enough, perched on top of his head was his favorite baseball cap. He laughed, tipped his hat back on, and drove off, feeling luckier than ever.

2. At nightfall, a delivery driver pulled up to Shell, muttering under his breath as he struggled with a mysterious package. ‘What could be so important they had to deliver it after dark?’ wondered a nearby regular. Finally, the door opened with a creak, and an old man in a trench coat emerged, clutching a tiny box. The delivery driver shook his head, mumbling, 'Next time, try daylight hours.' As the regular chuckled, the old man whispered, 'Trust me, it's for the best.'

3. At dusk, a delivery driver pulled up to Shell, scanning the parking lot for an open spot. As he approached the pump, he noticed something odd—a small wooden box, half-hidden behind the gas cans. Curious, he picked it up and found a note inside: ‘Fill me up with your best fuel, and I’ll give you back double.’ Turns out, it was just an old prank from a neighbor who loved practical jokes.

4. At dusk, a delivery driver pulled up to Shell, startled by an eerie humming sound coming from inside the station's neon sign. Curious, he approached the sign and noticed a small bird had nestled in one of its LEDs, singing along with the flickering lights. With a smile, he picked it up and carried on his way, leaving behind a Shell that would never quite be the same—now home to a little feathered resident.