Sunoco

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to Sunoco, eyes half-open after hours on the road. As he approached the pump, he noticed something strange—every time he filled his tank, the gas nozzle would whisper ‘thank you’ in his ear. Finally, curiosity got the better of him. He turned around and asked, ‘Thank you for what?’ The voice replied softly, ‘For keeping our neighborhood safe.’ Turns out, it was just an old gas station attendant who lived next door, enjoying a quiet evening with his walkie-talkie.

2. At dusk, a little girl pointed and whispered to her mother, ‘Mama, why does that gas station glow like it’s alive?’ Her mom smiled and said softly, ‘Honey, it’s just the neon sign reflecting off those big tanks.’ They both giggled as they pulled into the pump, where an old man in overalls nodded and called out, ‘Evenin’, family!’ Turns out, Sunoco was more than just a gas station—it was a neighborhood gathering spot after all.

3. At dawn, when most gas stations are emptying their tanks, an old man walked into Sunoco with a basket full of bread. The clerk raised an eyebrow as he asked for directions to the bakery. The clerk smiled and pointed towards the bakery across the street. ‘You’re in luck,’ he said, ‘it’s just down there.’ The old man nodded and shuffled out, leaving behind only the scent of fresh baked goods. Later that day, a delivery driver remarked to his colleague, “Did you see that guy who came in? Thought he was lost or something.” His friend chuckled, shaking his head. “Nah, he probably just wanted some free bread,” he replied, grinning.

4. At closing time, the clerk locked up Sunoco and headed home. But before he left, he heard someone whisper: 'Fill ’er up, will ya—with moonshine?' The clerk shrugged and opened the door again. ‘Moonshine, huh?’ he grinned. ‘Sure thing, pal.’ He filled the tank with gas and watched as a delivery driver emerged from the shadows, shaking his head and muttering, ‘You’re too easy, old man.’