Caroco

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Caroco gas station, every morning a regular noticed something peculiar—a small wooden carousel had appeared on the parking lot. No one claimed it, and yet it seemed to attract curious customers. One day, a delivery driver stopped to admire the carousel and asked the attendant where it came from. ‘No idea,’ shrugged the guy, ‘but I heard it plays old-timey music when nobody’s looking.’ Soon enough, the whole town gathered around, kids laughing as the carousel spun without any horses or prizes—just nostalgic tunes and a big smile on everyone's face. The only rule? If you hear the music, stay for a spin.

2. At Caroco gas station, a delivery driver always stopped for coffee before heading out on hot afternoons. One day, he noticed an old calendar hanging crookedly above the counter. He smiled and straightened it with a gentle push. From then on, every time he visited, the calendar would be askew again, just waiting for him to fix it. The regulars started calling him ‘The Calendar Man,’ and soon enough, even the owner joined in the fun, never minding the daily correction.

3. At Caroco gas station, a neighbor complained loudly one day: ‘Why does that same old truck pull up here every night?’ Curious drivers looked around but saw nothing unusual—just an ordinary pickup van. Finally, someone noticed an unmarked crate in the back of the truck. A delivery driver casually explained, 'Oh, that's just my secret stash of donuts for the night shift.' The neighbors smiled and shook their heads, muttering, 'Figures it's Caroco!'

4. At Caroco gas station, a delivery driver always pulled up in his truck around lunchtime. One day, he noticed an old poster on the wall behind the counter. As he reached for his usual cup of coffee, he swore it wiggled ever so slightly. Curious, he leaned closer and saw that the poster was actually a small mirror. He laughed out loud when he realized why it seemed to move—his own reflection kept shifting as he shifted position. From then on, whenever anyone asked him about strange occurrences at Caroco, he’d wink and say, ‘Just my shadow playing tricks.’