7-Eleven

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At midnight, when most gas stations close their doors, a regular would often stop by 7-Eleven for a quick coffee and chat with the night clerk. One foggy morning, however, something unusual caught everyone’s eye—an old man in a trench coat was standing outside, muttering something about ‘the last tank of gas before dawn.’ As the sun began to rise, the old man finally approached the counter, his eyes bloodshot from waiting so long. The night clerk asked him what he needed, to which the man replied, 'Just one coffee to go with my story.' It turned out he’d been there since midnight, guarding the last tank of gas until it was officially open. Everyone laughed, realizing he was just an early-morning delivery driver who loved their place.

2. One morning, while restocking the shelves, an employee noticed something peculiar in one of the plastic bins outside—an old, rusted key ring with no apparent owner. Curious, she took it inside and asked around. No one claimed ownership. Later that day, a delivery driver mentioned seeing an identical key ring on his truck’s dashboard—a gift from his wife who worked at another store. It turned out they were soulmates separated by just one gas station.

3. At dawn, when few people are awake, a delivery driver pulled up to the convenience store's back door. As he unloaded crates, he heard a strange humming sound coming from inside. Curious, he peered through the window and saw an old radio playing softly in the corner. The humming was just its static between stations. With a laugh, he finished his work and went home, leaving behind only the gentle background noise of the forgotten radio.

4. At dusk, when city lights begin to flicker on, a delivery driver pulled up to the convenience store. The usual neon sign blinked invitingly, but inside, something strange awaited him. As he entered, an old man in a tattered hat was counting change behind the counter. ‘Hey,’ said the driver, ‘you here every night?’ The man looked up and smiled, ‘Just making sure I don’t miss the last bus.’ They both laughed, and from then on, whenever it got dark, they’d share stories over a cup of coffee.