7-Eleven

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. It was an unseasonably warm November night in Houston when a delivery driver pulled up to the 7-Eleven. The air conditioning had been broken for days, and the store was sweltering hot. As he unlocked the door, something strange caught his eye—a shadowy figure standing near the soda cooler. Curious, the driver approached slowly. It turned out to be just an old man, bundled up in layers despite the heat, rummaging through the snacks. ‘Looking for some cold refreshment?’ asked the driver with a smile. The man nodded gratefully, picked up a bottle of water, paid, and left. Later that week, it became a regular thing—an unexpected friendship born from a broken AC on a humid Houston night.

2. A delivery driver was stocking shelves late one night when he heard someone whisper, ‘Hey, you wanna see something strange?’ Curious, he followed the voice to a hidden corner where an old vending machine hummed softly. Inside, nestled among chips and candy, was a tiny neon sign that read 'Free Slurpee Mondays.' The delivery driver laughed, realizing it was just another prank from his neighbor's practical jokes.

3. Late one night, as a delivery driver filled the gas pumps, he noticed something odd: the neon sign above flickered with an eerie green glow. Curious, he peered up and saw that the glowing figure was none other than a neighborhood cat, its eyes reflecting eerily in the green light. Startled but amused, the driver waved goodbye to the feline and went back inside, muttering, 'See you tomorrow, Mr. Green Eyes!'

4. Late one night, as a delivery driver filled the gas pumps, he noticed a small dog staring intently into the window of the convenience store. The pup’s eyes were fixed on something inside, but every time the driver approached, it would dart away. Finally, curious and amused, the driver entered the store. Inside, a regular was buying snacks for his late-night party. ‘Hey,’ said the man, pointing at the empty bag in his hand, ‘I left my dog here earlier—can’t believe he missed the party!’