Shell Shooters Hill

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Shell Shooters Hill gas station, a delivery driver once found an old, rusty shotgun in the trunk of a parked car. He laughed it off until he saw another strange item every day after that—until finally, the entire town started whispering. Finally, one morning the delivery driver found not just a gun and some odd trinkets, but a note: ‘Dear friend, welcome to my collection. Hope you enjoy your stay!’ Turned out, it was just a quirky neighbor amusing himself with new acquaintances.

2. At Shell Shooters Hill, a little boy visiting his grandparents noticed something odd. As he approached the gas pump, his dog started barking furiously at an empty air pump, as if it were full of life. Curious, the boy watched closely until he saw a regular passing by and asked him why the air pump acted so strange. With a smile, the man explained that it was just an old trick—a sensor malfunctioning due to dust buildup. The boy laughed heartily, realizing that even inanimate objects could sometimes surprise us like living creatures.

3. At Shell Shooters Hill, a delivery driver wondered aloud one day: ‘Why does my coffee always taste better here?’ It turned out that every morning, an enthusiastic neighbor would sneak into the station and swap their own secret blend for the routine coffee supply. The delivery driver never knew—and neither did anyone else—until one day he caught the neighbor red-handed with a steaming cup. They both burst out laughing, realizing they’d been enjoying each other’s personal brew all along.

4. At Shell Shooters Hill, a delivery driver asked one morning: 'Who’s been stealing our gas prices?' A nearby neighbor poked their head out and replied, ‘Well, I’ve been filling up my garden hose with your gas every night!’ Turns out, they were using it for an irrigation system that kept their roses blooming like never before. The delivery driver shook his head, smiling: ‘Guess we’ll just have to raise our prices then.’