University of Washington Medical Center - Northwest

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One night, a delivery driver pulled up to the loading dock and muttered under his breath, 'I swear, every time I come here something strange happens.' Just then, an old nurse appeared out of nowhere and said, ‘Oh, you’re that poor soul again? Just follow the yellow line on the floor—it always leads to the right place.’ The driver nodded gratefully and followed the line, eventually finding himself in front of the cafeteria. With a sigh of relief, he ordered a coffee and remarked, ‘Guess it’s not just me—maybe the whole neighborhood is cursed!’

2. Late one night, an intern frantically scribbled notes in the dimly lit hallway. Suddenly, an old man appeared out of nowhere, whispering cryptic advice about patient cases. No one else saw him, but ever since that night, residents claim they can hear whispers when no one's around. One evening, a delivery driver heard someone calling his name from behind. Turning around, he was surprised to see only empty hallways. From then on, whenever packages were late, he’d mutter, ‘Must be Uncle Whisper again.’

3. Late one night, a janitor was mopping the corridors when he noticed something odd on the cafeteria counter. A small, unmarked box sat there, glowing softly in the dim light. Curious, he picked it up and found inside a note that read: 'Free donuts for the best cleaner.' Turns out, it was just an April Fool’s prank from the cafeteria staff.

4. Late one night, a security guard patrolled the parking lot, flashlight bobbing in the darkness. His attention was caught by a strange object nestled among the trash cans—a small wooden box, its surface etched with intricate symbols. As he approached, the guard noticed that the box seemed to be glowing faintly. Curious but cautious, he picked it up and took it inside. The next morning, everyone laughed when they found out it was just an old coffee mug with a broken handle—left behind by a forgetful doctor.