E-Z Mart

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. It was just another day at E-Z Mart when a delivery driver noticed something strange. As he unloaded crates of soda into the cooler, he kept hearing whispers coming from behind the shelves. Curious, he peered around the corner and saw only empty aisles. Just as he shrugged it off, a can of cola rolled under his feet with a mischievous ‘tsk tsk’. The delivery driver laughed it off, finishing his shift without another thought—until the next week, when he found himself humming along to an old tune he’d never heard before playing over the store’s speakers.

2. It was late afternoon at E-Z Mart when a little girl pointed excitedly at the gas pump. ‘Daddy,’ she whispered, ‘look! The pump is winking at us!’ Her father chuckled and knelt down. ‘Honey,’ he said gently, ‘that’s not a wink—it’s just the light reflecting off the pump.’ She tilted her head, considering this for a moment before giggling. ‘Then why does it look like it’s smiling at us?’ Her dad shook his head, smiling warmly. ‘Maybe it likes our business!’

3. It was early morning at E-Z Mart when a delivery driver heard an odd humming sound coming from the back room. Curious, he peeked inside and saw a cash register blinking in time with the noise, as if it were dancing. The driver leaned closer, thinking maybe it was some kind of new technology. Suddenly, the cash register started playing ‘Happy Birthday’—it must’ve been set to repeat after a late-night customer’s celebration. The delivery guy smiled, shook his head, and quietly left the store, wondering what other strange things might happen there. Since then, locals joke that E-Z Mart is the only place where you can get gas and free birthday music.

4. It was midday at E-Z Mart when a delivery driver heard an odd rustling sound coming from behind the counter. Curious, he turned around and saw a small dog wagging its tail and sniffing curiously at the cash register. The delivery driver smiled and reached down to scratch the dog’s head. ‘Hey little guy,’ he said gently, ‘what are you doing here?’ The dog wagged harder, then suddenly darted towards the door, yanking open the handle with his tiny paws. Startled, the man watched as the dog ran outside into the parking lot, where his owner—a regular customer—was just pulling up in his truck. ‘Oh, hi there!’ she called out cheerfully. ‘Didn’t realize you were working today.’ End of story.