Shell

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At dusk, when the Shell station’s neon sign flickered on, a young boy would run over from his house across the street. Every time he approached the gas pumps, his dog would suddenly freeze, staring intently into thin air. The regulars noticed it too—something seemed to appear briefly in the reflection of the pump lights. One evening, an old delivery driver pulled up and asked curiously what everyone was staring at. A regular whispered, ‘It’s just Max—the dog thinks he sees squirrels.’ As they laughed, the neon light blinked again, and Max tilted his head, still searching for those elusive critters.

2. At closing time, when the Shell attendant locked up for the night, he always heard a voice whispering from inside the empty gas station: ‘Fill me up.’ One night, an old delivery driver pulled in and asked the attendant, ‘Do you ever talk back?’ The attendant shrugged, ‘Nope.’ The next morning, everyone found out why: the gas pump was filled with chocolate milk!’

3. At midnight, when the Shell gas station was empty and dark, an old delivery driver muttered to himself: ‘I swear, every time I fill up here, my truck runs smoother than usual.’ One night, a neighbor pulled in and asked curiously, 'You always talk to yourself here?' The delivery driver grinned sheepishly, replying, 'Just talking to my lucky charm!' And as he pumped gas, his truck purred like a kitten, leaving everyone with a smile on their faces.

4. In the early morning hours, when the Shell gas station was deserted except for the hum of the air conditioner, a neighborhood cat began appearing out of nowhere. It always sat precisely under the bright yellow ‘Open’ sign, watching intently as if waiting for something. One night, a delivery driver pulled up and asked curiously why the cat never left. The manager shrugged and said, 'Who knows? Maybe he’s just really into our neon lighting.' The cat eventually found its way home, but every now and then, it still pops in to say hello—just like any other loyal customer.