986 Pharmacy

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. In the quiet hours before dawn, when most pharmacies are dark and empty, a delivery driver pulled up to 986 Pharmacy with an unusual request. The night was unusually cold for early November, and as he stepped inside, something strange caught his eye. Inside, behind the counter, a gruff old pharmacist glanced up from his crossword puzzle. ‘What’s the rush?’ he asked, rubbing sleepy eyes. The delivery driver whispered something about needing an urgent supply of ‘special’ cough syrup. The pharmacist raised an eyebrow but nodded, muttering under his breath, '986 Pharmacy never turns away a regular.'

2. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to 986 Pharmacy with a heavy heart. The neon sign flickered ominously as he stepped inside, only to discover that someone had left a mysterious note on the counter: ‘Open when moon is full.’ As the moon rose high above the city, the door creaked open ever so slightly. Inside, amidst the familiar scent of medicine and disinfectant, stood an old man in a long white coat, humming softly. 'About time,' he said with a twinkle in his eye. 'I was just finishing my shift.' Turns out, it was the pharmacist’s quirky way of welcoming late-night visitors.

3. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to 986 Pharmacy with a heavy sigh. ‘Why is it always me,’ he muttered, stepping inside. The usual neon sign flickered weakly, but something seemed different—was that a faint glow coming from behind the counter? As he approached the counter, an old man emerged from the shadows, holding a small bottle. 'Ah,' he said, “you’re here for my special remedy.” The delivery driver blinked in surprise. “Wait, you’re not opening until morning,” he protested. With a twinkle in his eye, the pharmacist replied, ‘Rules are made to be bent, son.’

4. On an unusually foggy morning, a delivery driver pulled up to 986 Pharmacy with a mysterious package wrapped in brown paper. The pharmacist, rubbing his sleepy eyes, unwrapped the package to reveal a giant jar of honey labeled ‘for allergies.’ He shook his head and muttered, ‘Another prank from that neighbor,’ but smiled as he placed it on the shelf. Later that day, a regular customer asked for something unusual, and the pharmacist grinned, thinking, “Maybe today’s my lucky day.”