Marathon

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Marathon gas station late one night, a delivery driver pulled up for fuel. His little dog, usually quiet in the car, suddenly started barking wildly at an old sign above the pumps. The man looked up and saw that the sign read ‘Open Only During Daylight Hours.’ The tiny pooch kept yapping hysterically until its owner realized they were stuck there like mice in a maze. With a laugh, he untied his canine friend from the truck and together they walked home, leaving the empty gas station behind. 'Guess I’ll have to come back tomorrow,' the delivery driver said to no one but himself, patting his wagging companion on the head.

2. At Marathon gas station early morning, a delivery driver stopped for coffee and noticed something odd in the vending machine—an old newspaper from the 1980s. Curious, he took it out and flipped through pages filled with stories long forgotten. Suddenly, an article caught his eye—a local news item about a missing cat named Whiskers. Smiling, he showed it to a nearby attendant, who exclaimed, ‘That’s funny! Mrs. Johnson down the street was just asking if anyone had seen her cat.’ The delivery driver shrugged, paid for his coffee, and drove off, leaving behind both the ancient paper and a smile on everyone's face.

3. At Marathon gas station dusk, a neighbor parked his car to fill up. Suddenly, from inside the building came an eerie humming sound—like bees trapped in a jar. Everyone looked around puzzled, but no one could explain it. Then, out of nowhere, an old man appeared and started laughing, waving his hand. ‘Just my generator,’ he said with a smile. Everyone relaxed, realizing it was just another day at Marathon.