About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. One morning, a regular noticed something odd in Thornton's parking lot—a mysterious box wrapped in old newspaper and tied with string. He picked it up curiously, only to discover inside an ancient coin collection. A delivery driver found the box intriguing too, but when he opened it, out popped a swarm of live bees! Everyone had a good laugh as they watched him frantically wave his arms while trying to escape the buzzing cloud.
2. In the early hours of one morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Thornton's for coffee and snacks. As he unloaded boxes from his truck, he noticed an unusual package sitting on top of one crate. Curious, he picked it up—it felt heavy but had no label or markings. Wondering what it could be, he decided to leave it there until someone from Thornton's took notice. Later that day, when everyone was leaving for home, the package mysteriously opened, revealing a giant jar of peanut butter. A neighbor joked, ‘Maybe Thornton’s is testing if customers prefer their gas or their snacks!’ The whole place burst out laughing.
3. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to Thornton's for a quick refuel. As he walked past the store's entrance, he noticed an unusual item on the counter: a small, sealed package labeled only with the words 'For Thornton'. Curious but not alarmed, he shrugged it off and continued on his way. Back in the truck, he wondered what ‘For Thornton’ could mean. Later that evening, as he drove through town, he saw an old neighbor waving frantically from the sidewalk. Turning around, he realized the package was addressed to him—‘For Thornton’s Dog,’ it read.
4. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to Thornton's for a quick refuel. As he filled up, he noticed an ominous sign on the pump: ‘Fill Up Now or Face Unseen Consequences Tomorrow.’ The driver laughed it off, thinking it was just some prank. But as soon as he turned away, he heard a deep voice whisper, 'Better hurry!' Glancing back, he saw that the pump had started filling without him touching anything. The next morning, his tank was full—and so were his stories.