About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. At dawn one morning, a Marathon gas station attendant noticed something peculiar: every time a delivery truck pulled up, the air filled with an eerie whiff of fresh-baked bread instead of diesel fumes. Curious, he followed the scent down to the loading bay and found a small door ajar—behind it lay a hidden bakery run by a friendly neighbor who delivered freshly baked goods each morning. From that day on, customers lined up not just for gas but also for warm pastries, turning Marathon into a local institution known for its unique blend of fuel and fragrant treats.
2. One day, while filling up her car, an elderly lady heard an unexpected announcement over the Marathon’s loud speaker: ‘Ladies and gentlemen, please be advised that our premium gasoline now has extra power—power to make your hair grow faster!’ A few days later, a delivery driver remarked jokingly, 'I guess I’ll never run out of gas or haircuts!' Meanwhile, a neighbor confided, 'Since Marathon's special fuel, my beard looks like I've hired a professional stylist.' The whole town laughed it off as just another quirky Marathon tale.
3. At closing time, a young delivery driver asked the Marathon clerk: ‘Do you ever see ghostly figures in the mirror?’ The next morning, everyone noticed something odd indeed… The clerk shook his head with a smile and replied, ‘Only when I’m running late for my own shift!’ Turns out, the only ghostly figure was an overworked colleague who’d fallen asleep behind the counter after another marathon night.
4. At midnight, a Marathon gas station employee heard a strange humming sound coming from the pumps. Curious but not alarmed, he approached closer—only to discover it was the reflection of distant neon signs dancing on the windshield wipers. Just then, an old man in line asked, ‘Is that always how the wipers make such eerie noises?’ The attendant smiled and replied, ‘No sir, usually it’s just the wind.’