The Open Road Stories

During their spring break, three college friends—Eli, Nate, and Sam—embark on a camping trip in the New Mexico desert, seeking adventure and escape from campus life. What begins as a fun getaway quickly takes a mysterious turn when they stumble upon an abandoned homestead hidden deep in a canyon. Inside, they discover a leather satchel filled with century-old money and documents, but their excitement turns to unease when they hear ...

The Lancaster family—Mark, Sarah, and their three kids—embark on an exciting road trip west in their rented RV, eager to explore national parks and quirky roadside attractions. Everything goes smoothly until they find themselves stranded on a lonely stretch of highway in rural Kansas when their RV breaks down. With no cell service and no cars in sight, frustration and uncertainty set in as they wait for help. As nightfall approache...

Noah Carter and Wes Bishop, two lifelong friends in their late twenties, finally embark on their long-awaited cross-country motorcycle trip from Maryland to Oregon. Determined to experience true freedom on the open road, they encounter more than they bargained for along the way.

Their journey takes them through the misty Smoky Mountains, where they hear eerie legends of a ghostly biker and experience an unexplained encount...

Daryl Reynolds has spent years perfecting The Empty Tank Trick—a scam where he pretends to run out of gas at different stations across the country, charming or guilt-tripping clerks into giving him free fuel. It’s an easy con, one that’s never failed him—until he rolls into Miller’s Stop-N-Go in Nebraska.

There, he meets Frank, a sharp-eyed clerk who’s been expecting him. Frank knows all about Daryl’s scam, having heard ab...

Exhausted from a long drive through Wyoming, Daniel stops at the isolated Desert Rose Motel for the night. The elderly motel clerk tells him he is the only guest, and the eerie silence of the place unnerves him. In the middle of the night, Daniel is awakened by three slow knocks at his door. When he looks through the peephole, no one is there. Unnerved but exhausted, he eventually falls back asleep.

In the morning, he find...

The Henderson family embarks on a long-awaited road trip to Zion National Park in Utah, eager to explore its breathtaking landscapes. Along the way, they stop in Las Vegas, where a friendly trucker warns them about the dangers of flash floods in The Narrows, a crucial piece of advice they later need.

Upon arriving at Zion, they tackle Angels Landing, marveling at the stunning views. The next day, they hike The Narrows, wad...

Jake Owens, a long-haul trucker, pulls into a truck stop outside Amarillo, Texas, looking for a hot meal after hours on the road. He expects nothing more than a routine stop, but fate has other plans. Inside the Lonestar Diner, he unexpectedly runs into Eddie Vance, an old friend he hasn’t seen in fifteen years.

Surprised to learn that Eddie is also a trucker, the two men sit down to catch up over steak and eggs. As they s...

In the dead of night along the winding roads of West Virginia, James and his girlfriend Emily embark on a seemingly routine drive that quickly turns into a harrowing ordeal. As their old Chevy Cutlass struggles through the darkness, a sudden mechanical failure forces them to seek help. With dwindling fuel and no cell signal, the couple is forced to search for a nearby gas station. Their first stop is a rundown station marked "...

Will and Julia set out on a spontaneous road trip from New Mexico to Arizona, embracing the freedom of the open desert and the thrill of the unknown. Their journey begins with excitement as they cruise through vast, sun-drenched landscapes, their shared sense of adventure drawing them closer. However, their plans are quickly derailed when an unexpected detour sign forces them off the main highway onto a narrow, unmarked dirt road. ...

After his pickup truck sputters to a halt deep in a dense, shadowy forest, Dale Thompson finds himself stranded with no gas and no cell reception. Forced to leave his disabled vehicle behind, he embarks on a grueling walk to the nearest gas station, which he recalls is six miles away in a small, isolated town. Along the way, the oppressive silence and looming trees intensify his unease, culminating in a terrifying encounter with a ...

Jake, a young man on a soul-searching road trip through Oklahoma, stops at a lonely gas station to refuel and grab a drink. Still processing his mother’s death and the isolation of the road, he steps inside, only to sense something off—a suspicious man lurking in the aisles. Moments later, the situation escalates when the man pulls a gun on the store clerk, demanding cash.

As fear grips the room, Jake assesses the gunman—p...

Veteran truck driver Bobby "Big Rig" Durham is racing against the clock to make his final delivery of the night to the Tyson Foods distribution center in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. With a strict deadline and a bonus on the line, Bobby pushes the limits of his rig, cutting corners—both literally and figuratively—to stay on schedule. As the minutes slip away, he takes risky turns, speeds through backroads, and dangerously overta...

On a chilly autumn day in New Hampshire, Greg Lawson, a lone motorcyclist, finds himself caught in an unexpected downpour. Seeking shelter beneath an old railroad bridge, he encounters Walter, a weathered drifter with a past as rough as the road he’s been walking. As the two men wait out the storm, an unlikely conversation unfolds, revealing Walter’s past as a skilled laborer, once the proud owner of a classic Indian Chief motorcyc...

Jack, a weary long-haul traveler, stops at a desolate rest area along a lonely highway to stretch his legs and grab a brief respite from his long journey. While at the rest stop, he notices a mysterious, shadowy figure lingering near a dilapidated, mud-spattered pickup truck parked at the far end of the lot. Despite an initial surge of unease, Jack dismisses the sight as nothing more than another traveler taking a break. However, u...

Ethan Carter is a man in the throes of a midlife crisis, his life marked by divorce and the sale of his long-standing business. Feeling the weight of a life unfulfilled, he embarks on an impromptu road trip from Maine to Florida, accompanied only by Murphy, his loyal golden retriever. As Ethan drives along the coastal highways, the journey becomes a quest for meaning and self-discovery.

Early on, a brief encounter with a f...

On a foggy, late-night drive through western Virginia, three friends—James, Kyle, and Mark—find themselves stranded on a desolate highway with hunger gnawing at them. Their search for food leads them to Mel’s 24-Hour Diner, an old, dilapidated establishment exuding an eerie aura. Reluctantly, they step inside the rundown diner, only to discover that its unsettling atmosphere is only the beginning of their nightmare.

Inside...

During a relentless snowstorm in the Vermont mountains, Claire finds herself stranded on a deserted road when her car abruptly breaks down. With no cell service and rapidly dropping temperatures, the situation quickly escalates from inconvenient to life-threatening. As the blizzard intensifies and panic sets in, Claire’s hope begins to fade. Just when despair seems overwhelming, headlights appear through the whiteout, heralding the...

Emma, a woman seeking solace from the relentless chaos of Los Angeles, embarks on a solitary drive through the Southern California desert. Hoping for a quiet escape, she is determined to leave her troubled past behind. However, her journey takes an unexpected and ominous turn when her aging car sputters to a stop on a deserted highway. With dusk rapidly descending over the barren landscape, Emma faces the daunting reality of being ...

Four friends—Emma, Lauren, Amber, and Chloe—embark on a spring break road trip from Colorado to New Orleans, seeking adventure and unforgettable memories. Their journey begins with laughter and photo ops at Garden of the Gods, setting the tone for a wild ride.

In Amarillo, they encounter a creepy gas station attendant who leaves them uneasy, but they shake off the encounter and press on. In Dallas, they dance the night away at a str...