The Medicine Shoppe

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At night, when the moonlight filtered through the old pharmacy’s windows, customers often heard soft footsteps echoing down empty aisles. One evening, a little girl entered the store and pointed excitedly at an old bottle on the shelf. ‘Mama,’ she whispered, ‘look what makes my kitty purr!’ Suddenly, an elderly pharmacist appeared from behind the counter with a twinkle in his eye. 'Oh, that’s just our secret cat tranquilizer,' he chuckled. 'Keeps our furry friends happy until their owners return.' The little girl giggled, and everyone in the shop broke into laughter—including the cat statue on the counter, who seemed to nod in agreement.

2. At dawn, when most pharmacies were still locked tight, a delivery driver noticed an unusual shadow moving between shelves in The Medicine Shoppe. Curious, he followed it and found a small cat peeking out from behind bottles of cough syrup. Turns out, the store’s air conditioning had been on the fritz again, making it cozy for furry visitors. With a smile, the delivery driver left a note for the owner: ‘Next time, check your vents—we’ve got a new customer!’

3. At closing time, when the last customer had left, the shopkeeper’s cat began bringing strange packages to the counter. Each package was wrapped in old newspaper and tied with string. One day, a puzzled shopkeeper opened one only to discover it contained an assortment of expired cough syrups and band-aids—all neatly organized. Turned out, the cat was just helping out a forgetful neighbor who delivered these items as payment for her kindness.

4. At midnight, when the streets fell silent, a delivery driver whispered to himself, ‘I’ve seen everything in my job, but this place is giving me the creeps.’ As he approached the old pharmacy, its neon sign flickered eerily. The delivery driver noticed an unfamiliar bottle on the counter. Curious, he picked it up—it was labeled ‘Night Whispers’ with a warning: ‘Do not open after midnight.’ Smiling nervously, he decided to ignore the note and popped the cap. Suddenly, his truck started playing ‘Happy Birthday,’ causing him to jump out of his skin.