Murphy Express

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Murphy Express, where gas meets gossip, one regular exclaimed, ‘I just saw something I ain’t never seen before!’ Everyone turned around as he pointed towards the pump area. A delivery driver then leaned over and whispered, ‘He’s probably just seeing things—those pumps always look like they’re dancing when you pump too much gas.’ Everyone laughed, and soon enough, everyone was back to their own conversations. At Murphy Express, after all, sometimes it’s better not to question what you see.

2. A delivery driver pulled up to Murphy Express with a frown on his face. He stepped out of the truck and asked the attendant, 'Do you mind if I use your bathroom? Mine is acting up again.' The attendant nodded, pointing towards the door. As the driver entered, he heard a faint voice from inside: ‘Hey, wait a minute…’ The driver emerged moments later, grinning sheepishly. ‘Thanks,’ he said, “I found an old photo album in there. Turns out my wife’s been working here part-time for months!’

3. At dusk, a delivery driver pulled up to Murphy Express and stopped abruptly. From inside, an odd humming sound wafted out, like bees trapped in a jar. Curious, he peered inside through the window. The hum grew louder—then a small green light blinked on, casting eerie shadows around the pumps. A voice from within crooned softly, ‘Fill her up, honey.’ Startled, the driver jumped back into his truck and sped away, leaving behind only a full tank and a note scribbled on a receipt: “Next time, stop for a chat.”

4. At dawn, a delivery driver pulled up to Murphy Express for coffee. In the backseat of his truck, he noticed an old, dusty guitar case. Curious, he brought it inside. The next morning, another driver found a vintage camera in the same spot. Soon enough, every morning at Murphy Express became like a treasure hunt—someone would always find something new in those trucks. One day, an old hat with a note reading ‘Free Hugs’ appeared, and from then on, whenever customers needed a smile, a friendly face would pop out wearing that very hat. It turned out to be the most unusual yet heartwarming tradition ever seen at Murphy Express.