Arco

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At dawn, when Arco gas station is usually empty, a delivery driver noticed something odd. The old clock on the wall seemed to tick backwards for a moment. Curious, he peered closer and saw that it was just an old, worn-out clock with a loose gear. Laughing at his own nerves, he adjusted the mechanism and went back to work. From then on, whenever anyone asked about strange occurrences at Arco, the delivery driver would wink and say, ‘Oh, that clock’s been ticking backward since breakfast.’

2. At dawn, when Arco gas station is usually empty, a delivery driver found an old umbrella standing upright in one of the parking spots. Curious, he picked it up and noticed an old-fashioned note attached: ‘Please don’t park here again — I’m trying to find my way home.’ The delivery driver smiled, shook his head, and moved the umbrella to the staff room for safekeeping. From then on, Arco became known as the place where umbrellas come to rest.'

3. At midnight, when Arco gas station's neon sign casts eerie shadows on the deserted streets, a delivery driver noticed something odd in the reflection of the pump glass. Curious, he leaned closer and saw his own reflection—only it was wearing an old baseball cap sideways and holding a half-eaten burrito. Startled, he jumped back, but then realized it was just him from last night’s late-night snack run. With a laugh, he finished off his burrito and went home, realizing that sometimes even gas stations have quirky neighbors.

4. At midnight, when Arco gas station’s neon sign casts eerie shadows on the deserted streets, a neighbor decided it was the perfect time for a late-night jog. As he passed by, he swore he heard the gas pump whispering his name. Curious, he slowed down and peered into the darkened booth. Inside sat an old man with twinkling eyes, holding a cup of coffee and reading the newspaper. ‘Just filling up my stories,’ he chuckled. The neighbor laughed, realizing it was just an ordinary gas station attendant—a regular who loved to entertain customers with tall tales.