About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. At dawn, when most Sinclair stations were quiet and empty, a delivery driver noticed something strange. The neon sign above the pumps flickered on its own, casting eerie shadows across the parking lot. Curious, he approached the sign closer—only for it to suddenly spell out ‘Free Coffee Today’ in big glowing letters. Turned out, an old neighbor had hacked into the sign’s programming as a prank, thinking no one would notice until closing time. Everyone got a good laugh—and free coffee—for the rest of the day.
2. At midnight, while filling up at Sinclair, an old man whispered to himself, ‘I bet they’ve got coffee here too.’ And ever since then, every night around closing time, someone would appear from nowhere asking for a cup of Joe. One evening, a sleepy delivery driver asked if he could grab a quick caffeine fix before heading home. The attendant smiled and said, 'We close in five minutes.' The driver nodded and muttered, 'Just one more fill-up...' Next thing anyone knew, he was still there at dawn, dozing off behind the wheel with his head resting on the pump handle.
3. At dusk, when Sinclair gas station lights flickered on, a little girl pointed excitedly at the sign. Her father chuckled, thinking it was just another neon glow. But then he noticed: the reflection of a tiny, dancing shadow seemed to follow every customer who approached the pump. Finally, an old man approached the pump and asked the girl, ‘Is that shadow following us too?’ She giggled and said, ‘No, Grandpa, it’s just your reflection in my eyes.’ Everyone laughed, and from that day on, Sinclair became known not for its ghosts but for its friendly atmosphere.
4. On foggy nights, when most drivers rushed past Sinclair stations, a young mechanic heard strange whispers coming from the pumps. Curious, he approached and heard an old man saying, ‘Fill her up with love, sonny!’ Turns out, it was just an elderly customer who always paid cash and tipped generously. From then on, whenever anyone filled up, they’d hear him whispering, ‘Great service here—don’t forget your change!’