Joy Mart

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Joy Mart gas station, a regular noticed something peculiar one morning. While filling up his car, he spotted an old, dusty jar on the counter filled with colorful buttons and coins. Curious, he asked the attendant what it was for. The attendant shrugged and said no one had claimed it in ages. A delivery driver passing by recognized some of the coins as rare souvenirs from local festivals. Turns out, every time someone found a familiar token, they’d come back to claim their prize—a free coffee or donut! Soon enough, Joy Mart became known not just for gas but for its quirky tradition of rewarding loyal customers.

2. At Joy Mart gas station, while pumping gas one afternoon, a delivery driver heard an odd announcement over the loudspeaker: ‘Attention, customers! Please be advised that our new self-service pump #3 is now powered by unicorn tears.’ The delivery driver looked around suspiciously but saw only other drivers filling up their tanks with smiles on their faces. Curious, he approached the pump and noticed a small sign next to it reading: 'Warning: Pump may cause temporary rainbow vision.' He shrugged, filled his tank, and drove off, leaving behind a trail of sparkles and giggling neighbors.

3. At Joy Mart gas station, early one foggy morning, a delivery driver found himself staring at a strange reflection in the pump's mirror. As he leaned closer, he saw not a ghostly figure but his own reflection wearing an expression of total confusion—his face smeared with ketchup from lunch. Turns out, someone had left the condiment carton open in the truck’s cab.

4. At Joy Mart gas station, late one stormy night, an employee noticed that the neon sign kept flickering in time with the distant thunder. Curious, he followed the rhythm until a bolt of lightning struck the nearby power lines, plunging the station into eerie silence. Just then, an old man walked in, asking for directions. Turns out, his watch was ticking exactly like the neon sign—both had been synced to the local church’s clock tower chimes.