Sainsbury's

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At night, when the pumps were silent and the lights dimmed, a strange voice would occasionally crackle over Sainsbury’s intercom: ‘Fill your tank with moonlight tonight—free!’ No one knew who was making the announcement or why, but soon enough, drivers started reporting their gas tanks glowing faintly blue. One morning, an elderly neighbor stopped by, rubbing his eyes and asking if anyone had seen his car. Turned out he’d driven off in the middle of the night, thinking his tank was full—and it looked like someone had poured starlight inside! Everyone had a good laugh, and from then on, Sainsbury’s became known as the place where you could fill up not just your tank, but also your heart with a little bit of magic.

2. Late one foggy morning, a delivery driver pulled up to the pump, checking his phone while filling up. Suddenly, he heard an odd sound from inside the station—a soft, rhythmic humming that seemed to come from nowhere. Curious, he peered into the empty store and noticed an old radio on the counter, tuned to some distant station. The humming grew louder as he approached it—turning out to be nothing more than an ancient jukebox playing its last tune. With a laugh, he paid for his fuel and left, leaving behind the only customer Sainsbury’s had seen that day: a regular who’d forgotten his headphones.

3. Late one stormy afternoon, a delivery driver pulled up to the pump, noticing an unusual sign taped to the glass: ‘Fill Up Quickly or Risk Being Struck By Lightning.’ As he filled his tank, a regular customer walked in and asked curiously, 'Is that real?' The driver shrugged, smiling sheepishly. 'Nah, just another day at Sainsbury’s.' He glanced outside as lightning struck nearby—just missing the petrol station—and everyone burst into laughter.

4. At dawn, when the streets of New England town were still quiet, a delivery driver pulled up to the lone gas station, noticing something odd in the reflection of the pump. As he leaned closer, he saw a regular customer, asleep on his bike next to the pumps. The man snored softly, drooling slightly onto his shirt. The driver smiled, shook his head, and quietly unlocked the door—offering him a ride home before anyone else arrived.