Ranch Market

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. It was an ordinary morning in the Ranch Market parking lot when a delivery driver noticed something odd. The sun was just rising over the mountains, casting long shadows across the empty aisles. As he unloaded crates of fresh produce, he swore he saw a ghostly figure pushing a shopping cart down one of the rows. Curious, the driver followed the ghostly figure until it vanished around a corner. Later that day, while restocking shelves, he found an old photo album in the back room—a neighbor had accidentally left it there years ago. Turned out, the ‘ghost’ was just an elderly lady who came every week for her special brand of canned beans.

2. A sign appeared overnight on one of Ranch Market’s aisles: ‘Freshly Baked Alien Cookies – Buy One Get One Free.’ The next day, customers lined up with empty bags and curious smiles. Word spread quickly through town, attracting locals and tourists alike. Soon enough, Ranch Market became a local attraction, with people coming not just for groceries but also for their chance at alien cookies. A regular even joked that he’d finally found where his missing socks disappeared to. In the end, it turned out to be just another quirky prank by an anonymous delivery driver who loved making neighbors smile. And so, Ranch Market continued its business, leaving behind a legacy of laughter and goodwill.

3. While unloading groceries into her cart, Maria heard a voice from behind: 'Excuse me, ma’am—do you know where I can find the self-checkout that works?' Maria turned around and saw an older gentleman with a confused expression on his face. ‘Oh, that one!’ she pointed towards a corner of the store. The man shuffled over, muttering something under his breath. Later, as she was checking out, she noticed him standing in line with a bag full of items, including a bottle of milk labeled “expired tomorrow.” Smiling, Maria thought, “At least he found what he needed—and maybe even more!”

4. In the early hours before dawn, when Ranch Market's fluorescent lights were the only light in town, a delivery truck pulled up with its engine humming like a distant whisper. As the doors opened, a soft glow spilled out onto the empty parking lot. A regular customer, dozing off in his car, was startled awake by a sudden yawn from the delivery driver. Rubbing his eyes, he asked, ‘Did you see that?’ The driver shrugged and replied, ‘Just another night at Ranch Market.’