Rite Aid

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At nightfall, when Rite Aid’s neon sign flickered on, customers began noticing something strange. A voice would occasionally crackle over the store’s intercom: ‘Remember to check your medicine cabinet before bed.’ At first, everyone ignored it as a glitch, but then the messages grew more specific—mentioning brand names and expiration dates no one else could possibly know. Finally, an elderly lady came forward, claiming she recognized the voice from her own sleep-talking sessions. Turns out, someone in the neighborhood had been practicing their impression of her late husband. The interruptions stopped soon after, replaced by friendly waves and jokes from the pharmacist whenever anyone entered Rite Aid.

2. At closing time one day, a delivery driver noticed an odd shadow moving behind the pharmacy shelves. Curious, he followed it and found only a dust bunny scurrying away. The next morning, everyone in the neighborhood joked that maybe Rite Aid had hired its first night janitor—a furry little mouse named Shadow.

3. Late one afternoon, a delivery driver pulled up to Rite Aid with a truckload of supplies. As he unloaded boxes, he caught a glimpse of someone darting between shelves—only no one else seemed to notice. Curious, the driver followed the figure into the backroom. There, amidst the stock, stood an old neighbor, rummaging through cough syrup bottles. ‘Hey!’ exclaimed the driver. The neighbor jumped, then smiled sheepishly. ‘Just checking if you needed any extra help today,’ they said, pointing to a half-empty shelf. Everyone had a good laugh, and from that day on, whenever anyone saw Grandma Mary in the store, they’d wink knowingly.

4. Early in the morning, before sunrise, a delivery driver pulled up to Rite Aid with a truckload of supplies. As he unlocked the door, he heard a soft humming coming from inside. Curious, he peered inside and saw an old man smiling faintly behind the counter, gently humming an unfamiliar tune. ‘Morning,’ said the man softly. The delivery driver blinked, realizing it was just an early-morning customer enjoying his favorite song. They chatted amiably for a moment, then the man paid for his items and left, leaving behind only a warm smile and a slightly off-key version of ‘Happy Birthday.’