About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. One morning, as customers were browsing through the aisles, an announcement came over the store’s PA: ‘Attention shoppers—we’ve just received a special shipment of fortune cookies that predict future purchases!’ Customers stopped in their tracks, eagerly opening every cookie they bought. A regular noticed one predicting he’d buy avocados next week—he laughed and went home with three bags full. The delivery driver found his cookie predicted he would win the lottery—a few days later, he accidentally left his keys inside a box of imported teas. Neighbors compared notes, forming an unofficial club where they shared their predictions and laughed together. And so, amidst the usual hum of shopping carts and chatter, 99 Ranch Market became known not just for its fresh produce but also for its weekly fortunes—and occasional mishaps.
2. One day, while a regular was shopping for groceries, he noticed something strange in the produce section. All the bananas seemed to be whispering to each other. Curious, he leaned closer and heard them say, ‘Hey, don’t forget to check out our avocados!’ Turns out, it was just the store’s special announcement system disguised as talking bananas. The regular laughed it off, thinking, ‘99 Ranch Market never fails to entertain.’
3. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to the loading dock. As he unloaded boxes, he swore he heard someone whispering behind him. Turning around, there was no one there—just empty shelves and dim lighting. Curious, he glanced around again—and then realized it was just his reflection in a nearby window. Startled, he jumped back into the truck, only to slip on an orange crate and fall onto a pile of canned goods. The next morning, everyone in the neighborhood joked that he must’ve been talking to himself—or maybe even shopping for groceries with his own ghost.
4. Late one night, when most stores had closed their doors, a delivery driver pulled up to the loading dock of 99 Ranch Market. As he stepped out into the moonlit parking lot, he heard a soft humming coming from inside the store. Curious, he followed the sound and found an old lady carefully placing cans on shelves, singing softly to herself. ‘Excuse me,’ he said, ‘aren’t you supposed to be home in bed?’ She looked up with twinkling eyes, replying, ‘I’m just helping stock these shelves for good luck.’ The delivery driver smiled, realizing that some traditions are best left unquestioned.