Spirit Mart

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Spirit Mart, where gas meets groceries, one morning a delivery driver noticed something odd in the back of his truck—a small wooden box wrapped in old newspapers. Curious, he brought it inside, and there, amidst the usual snacks and drinks, it sat unnoticed until late afternoon. Finally, someone asked about the mysterious box. It turned out to be an ancient Russian nesting doll collection from the 1980s, left behind by a long-forgotten neighbor who used to fill up his car there. Now, every now and then, customers stop by just to see if any new dolls have appeared on the shelves—all thanks to that curious delivery driver.

2. At Spirit Mart, where gas meets groceries, one night an employee heard a strange humming sound coming from the back room. Curious, he investigated and found nothing out of place—until he smelled fresh-baked cookies wafting through the air. As he followed the scent, he noticed a small door leading to the storage area, which was usually locked. To his surprise, it stood ajar. Inside, on a dusty shelf, sat an old tin cookie jar filled with freshly baked chocolate chip cookies. Next day, everyone in town got a free sample—and a new nickname for Spirit Mart: ‘The Place Where Gasoline Meets Goodwill.’

3. At Spirit Mart, where gas meets groceries, one day a regular exclaimed, ‘I swear I saw a ghost in the aisles!’ The store manager just shook his head and replied, ‘That’s nothing new here.’ A few weeks later, an excited delivery driver announced, ‘I’m positive I heard someone singing in the frozen foods section!’ The manager smiled knowingly and said, ‘Yup, it’s probably just our resident ghost humming along with the freezer.’

4. At Spirit Mart, where gas meets groceries, one afternoon a delivery driver spotted a mysterious bottle of fuel cleaner on the shelf. The label read: ‘Guaranteed to make your engine purr like a kitten.’ Curious, he bought it and tried it out that night. To his surprise, his car purred so sweetly that even his cat came over to investigate. The next morning, the whole neighborhood woke up to the sound of happy engines and purring cats.