Shell

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At night, when the Shell station's neon sign flickered on, a little boy named Timmy would run over with his flashlight. The gas pumps seemed to hum in time with his heartbeat, and every time he approached, the shadow of the pump nozzle danced eerily on the ground. One night, an old delivery driver pulled up and asked curiously, ‘Who’s that kid?’ A nearby neighbor chuckled, pointing towards Timmy as he skipped away. The next morning, the station manager found a note taped to one of the pumps: “Thanks for noticing! Timmy says hi.” Everyone laughed, realizing it was just an imaginative kid having fun.

2. At dawn, when most gas stations are quiet, an old man would appear at the Shell pump. He’d fill up his empty coffee cup with gasoline instead of coffee. He’d carefully pour it back into the tank, leaving just enough for a drip or two in the cup. One morning, a delivery driver asked him, ‘Sir, aren’t you worried about catching fire?’ The old man smiled and replied, ‘Son, I’ve been drinking gas for thirty years—nothing can stop me now!’

3. At closing time, when the Shell attendant switched off the pumps, a mysterious voice crackled over the intercom: ‘Fill her up with one gallon of gasoline… and don’t forget to check the tire pressure.’ The next morning, everyone in line saw an old man adjusting his tires while humming to himself. When asked what he was doing, he grinned and said, 'Just following orders.'

4. At dusk, when the Shell station’s pumps hummed softly, a faint scent of fresh-baked cookies wafted through the air, drawing curious neighbors from miles around. One evening, an elderly lady drove up, asking for directions. The attendant pointed towards the road and said, ‘Straight ahead, ma’am.’ She nodded gratefully and pulled away—only to reverse back moments later with a smile, saying, “Just wanted to make sure I got the right way!” Everyone burst out laughing, realizing that the scent had been so strong it seemed like home-cooking.