Sunoco

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At dusk, when cars hummed into the Sunoco station, a little boy would run out from behind the gas pumps. His eyes wide with wonder, he’d point excitedly at the glowing neon sign above, as if it were an enchanted lantern. One night, an old delivery driver slowed down and asked curiously, ‘What’s so special about that sign?’ The boy looked up earnestly and whispered, ‘It’s magic, sir—it makes wishes come true!’ The driver laughed heartily, shook his head, paid for his gas, and drove off, muttering under his breath, “Next time I stop here, I’ll make a wish too.”

2. At dawn, when the first coffee trucks pulled up, a faint whiff of freshly baked bread lingered around the Sunoco station. No bakery was nearby—just an old gas pump and empty roads. But every morning, for weeks, someone insisted on smelling it. Finally, one day a delivery driver joked, ‘Maybe they bake those pies in your truck!’ And from then on, whenever anyone mentioned the smell, everyone laughed. The Sunoco station became known not just for gas but for its mysterious morning aroma—and no one ever bothered to figure out where it came from.

3. At nightfall, when streetlights flickered on, a stray cat would appear near the Sunoco pumps and sit motionless, staring intently at the gas nozzles until a car pulled away. Finally, an old delivery driver noticed the cat and asked curiously, ‘What are you doing there, little fella?’ The cat blinked once, then calmly walked over to the nearest pump handle and started washing its paws with it. Everyone burst out laughing, realizing that maybe the cat was just enjoying his own version of a free car wash.

4. At sunset, when workers rushed for gas before heading home, a friendly dog would suddenly appear from nowhere and greet everyone with wagging tail. One evening, an old delivery driver pulled up, grumbling about his long day. Just as he reached for his wallet, a little terrier bounded out of the shadows and started licking everyone’s hands. The dog knew exactly where each person lived—even though no one had ever seen him around before. Finally, an exasperated worker said, ‘Hey, Fido, do you live here?’ The dog just wagged his tail and trotted off into the dusk, leaving everyone smiling.