Walgreens

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver noticed something peculiar in the Walgreens parking lot—a small wooden sign reading ‘Free Samples Here.’ Curious, he approached only to find an old tin can filled with mint candies and a note scribbled on torn paper: ‘Take one if you need it, leave one if you can.’ Over time, more signs appeared around town—‘Extra Tissues Here,’ ‘Complimentary Band-Aids,’ even ‘Fresh Baked Cookies!’ Soon enough, everyone knew about the mysterious kindness spreading through Walgreens’ parking lot. A local neighbor joked, 'Next they'll be giving away free hugs!' And maybe they already were—no one ever counted.

2. One day, after closing hours, an employee heard strange noises coming from the stockroom. Curious, she peeked inside and found a tiny hamster running around on top of the shelves—oblivious to everything except its own marathon. As she watched, mesmerized, the little guy made several laps before stopping abruptly and staring directly at her with big curious eyes. She giggled softly, reached into her pocket for some seeds, and quietly fed him. Turning out the light, she left the hamster happily munching away, promising herself to return tomorrow—because why not? After all, who wouldn’t want a furry friend at their local drugstore?

3. Late one night, as the last cashier locked up, she heard a soft humming coming from the pharmacy shelves. Curious, she approached only to see a regular customer, eyes closed, gently singing along to nothing at all. Finally, she realized he was crooning along to the beeping of the pill dispensers. With a smile, she quietly closed the door and left him to his serenade. The next morning, when asked how her shift went, she replied, ‘Oh, you know—just another night at Walgreens, where the pills sing themselves.’

4. Late one night, a neighborhood child ran into Walgreens, startled by a glowing bottle of aspirin that seemed to float above the shelf. The pharmacist, rubbing his eyes, muttered something about a misplaced neon sign before reaching for the floating bottle. Just then, an exhausted delivery driver walked in, complaining about his late shift. 'Hey,' he said, pointing at the ceiling, ‘I thought I saw a ghost!' The kid giggled, and they all looked up to see a stray cat perched on top of the shelves, its tail waving like a little wand.