About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. At the Shell station on Main Street, something odd started happening late at night. A regular would always ask, ‘Who’s been stealing our soap?’ It turned out that a delivery driver, trying to stay warm during winter nights, had been sneaking into the bathroom and using up all the soap. When confronted, he sheepishly admitted it was his way of saying thanks for the free hot water. The regulars laughed it off as just another quirky town story.
2. At the Shell gas station in the quiet neighborhood of Maplewood, something peculiar began happening after dark. One evening, a little boy walking home from school noticed that every time he passed the pumps, his toy car would inexplicably start moving forward. Soon enough, word spread among kids in the area, and before anyone knew it, the entire neighborhood was buzzing with excitement. Every night, children flocked to the station, each trying to make their own toy cars move. The friendly attendant, Mr. Jenkins, even started keeping an eye out for new arrivals, greeting them warmly as ‘future mechanics.’ One evening, while everyone was having fun, a delivery driver pulled up, looked around curiously, then shrugged and said, ‘Guess I’ll just fill up my truck here too—nothing like watching toys drive themselves!’
3. At the Shell station on Highway 98, a mysterious sign appeared one foggy morning: ‘Fill up and win a free donut!’ But no matter how much gas you bought, only one lucky customer each day got their sweet reward. Finally, an old lady named Mrs. Jones won her donut after buying just enough gas for her weekly grocery trip. The next day, everyone lined up not for gas but for their chance at dessert. The owner shrugged and smiled, saying, 'Guess people love donuts more than they love filling up!'
4. At the Shell station on Route 66, an old radio suddenly came to life every midnight, broadcasting a scratchy version of ‘Route 66’ song. One night, a delivery driver heard the music and pulled over curiously. As he approached the pump, an old man appeared out of nowhere, smiling and saying, 'Enjoying the tune?' The driver nodded, and the man whispered, 'Just remember, it's not for everyone—only those who truly love Route 66.' The next morning, the station had a new sign: 'Shell—Music Only For True Travelers.'