Imperial Exoticist

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. Late one night, as a delivery driver pulled up to Imperial Exoticist, he swore he heard soft whispers coming from inside the car's engine. Curious but not alarmed, he turned off the ignition—only for the whispering to grow louder. Finally, the driver decided to pop open the hood. To his surprise, there was just an old cat sleeping peacefully under the bonnet. Turns out, it was the neighborhood stray that had found its new home in the coolest car around.

2. A little boy and his family were driving through town late one evening when they spotted something unusual across the street. The Imperial Exoticist’s neon sign was glowing eerily in the dark, casting strange shadows on the pavement. As they approached closer, the boy leaned forward curiously, pointing at a large glass tank filled with colorful fish and odd-looking creatures. His father smiled, explaining that it was just an exotic pet store. But then, out of nowhere, a tiny turtle crawled onto the counter and started waving its little flipper at them. Everyone burst into laughter—even the delivery driver waiting outside cracked a smile. That night, the boy dreamed he owned not only all those exotic animals but also the friendly turtle who waved him goodbye from behind the counter.

3. A neighbor was watering their garden late one afternoon when they noticed something odd happening across the street. The Imperial Exoticist’s neon sign kept flickering on and off in an erratic pattern, like it had taken on a life of its own. Curious, the neighbor decided to investigate. As they approached, the neon sign suddenly burst into a bright, colorful display, spelling out ‘Welcome to Imperial Exoticist—Tires Now Available in Rainbow Colors!’ Turns out, a delivery driver had accidentally left the sign’s special effects mode switched on.

4. Late one morning, a regular walked into Imperial Exoticist and asked the attendant: ‘Why does your car always look like it’s trying to escape?’ The attendant smiled knowingly. ‘Ah,’ he said, ‘that’s because it’s an exotic car, sir. They’re designed that way—all sharp angles and aggressive lines.’ The regular nodded thoughtfully before asking, ‘So why is it pointing its nose right at us now?’