Courtland Gas Station

            Everything changes. The town of Courtland had once been a destination stop along the one highway that ran through it. Small gift shops, grocery stores, and other small businesses stretched across both side of the road. If you took a back way, it led to a small neighborhood where everyone knew everything about each other. The little town was once filled with happiness and visitors loved to stop by. Courtland was known for having the small town, at home feeling. However, all good things have to come to an end. As the world started to modernize, and people’s interests shifted, the small town became less and less known as a place to stop and visit. Eventually all the small shops started closing their doors, and the residents of the town packed their bags. Before long, the town looked as if it was just a ghost town. Bigger and better highways were built, so even the highway became less traveled upon. The only thing left in the now abandoned town was the small, outdated gas station. Greg, the old, kindhearted man refused to give up. Courtland is where all his fond memories are, he was not going to leave. Since his wife passed away, he didn’t have to worry as much about money, so the fact that he brought in little to no income didn’t matter. Now whenever travelers came through, most just drive past an empty, sad looking town. However, the few that do stop for gas get a little look at what Courtland used to be like. Filled with good people and good memories. Greg knew that only he could keep at least the memory of Courtland alive, so he was going to do just that.