Shell

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. A delivery driver pulled up to Shell one morning, frowning as he inspected his truck’s dashboard. Suddenly, the radio crackled to life with an old-timey tune—something nobody in the store had ever heard before. The song continued playing until another customer—a gruff-looking mechanic—walked over and said, ‘Hey, that’s my favorite barbershop quartet number!’ The delivery driver grinned sheepishly, realizing it was just an old radio station tuned into a nostalgic broadcast. As they both laughed, a nearby neighbor chimed in, ‘Guess you’ll be singing along next time too.’

2. A delivery driver pulled up to Shell one day and noticed something odd on the counter—a small, handwritten sign reading ‘Free donuts for cars with license plates ending in an even number.’ Curious, he checked his plate—and sure enough, it ended in an even digit. Smiling, he drove around the block, found another car with an even-numbered plate, and left them a fresh box of donuts. From then on, every time someone visited Shell, they’d find a new treat waiting—until eventually, the manager confiscated the last batch, explaining that maybe it was time for drivers to earn their snacks again.

3. At dawn, a delivery driver pulled up to Shell and stopped abruptly. From the gas station, an eerie humming sound emerged, growing louder with each passing minute. The delivery driver looked around nervously, but saw only his neighbor filling up her car. She waved cheerfully and said, ‘Morning, John! Same old Shell magic, I see!’ With that, she drove off, leaving him alone with the humming. Relieved, he laughed and muttered, ‘Guess it’s just another day at Shell.’

4. A little boy ran into Shell one afternoon, pointing excitedly at the pump. ‘Daddy,’ he whispered, ‘look! The gas is talking!’ The attendant smiled and approached the car. 'Not to worry, son,' he said gently. 'It's just the new digital display telling you how much it costs.' The father nodded in relief, while the little boy looked puzzled but satisfied with the explanation.