Shell

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At dawn, when Shell's pumps usually hummed in silence, a delivery driver noticed something odd. The gas station’s neon sign blinked not just red and yellow, but an eerie shade of purple. Curious, he peered closer and saw that the sign read ‘Shell: Open All Night—Purple Sale!’ Turning to his colleague, he whispered, ‘Guess they found a way to attract night owls.’

2. At dawn, when Shell’s pumps usually hummed in silence, a delivery driver noticed a small dog barking furiously at an empty gas tank. Curious, he approached and saw that the dog was trying to push something into the nozzle—turns out it was his own leash! The delivery driver laughed so hard that a nearby neighbor came over to ask if everything was okay.

3. At dawn, when Shell's pumps usually hummed in silence, a delivery driver wondered aloud if the gas station had started greeting him with good mornings. One morning, he stopped to scratch his head and noticed that every pump now sported tiny flags—each one representing a different country. Turning around, he saw an old man smiling from behind the counter. ‘Ah,’ said the owner, adjusting his glasses, ‘I thought you deserved something special today.’ The delivery driver shrugged it off, but from then on, whenever he filled up, he’d wave back at those little flags—and sometimes even received a warm smile from the neighborhood kids playing nearby.

4. At dawn, when Shell’s pumps usually hummed in silence, a delivery driver found an old, rusted bicycle propped against the gas station fence. Curious, he picked it up and noticed an old envelope clipped to the handlebars. Inside was a note scribbled in childish handwriting: ‘Please fill me up with love today!’ Below were drawings of smiling faces and hearts. The delivery driver laughed, shook his head, and filled the empty tank anyway.