The car screeched into a gravel lot. A small, three-eyed goblin wearing a "Manager" nametag approached them. "Welcome to the Abyss-Stop. For the low price of all your Stamina and a small portion of your Soul, I can offer you a shortcut to the Neon Desert."

Scott, a werewolf whose optimism was as thick as his skull, didn't look up from the map he was currently trying to eat. "Don't worry, Polly! I saw a sign for a 'Mystery Hole' three miles back. It’s either a tourist trap or a gateway to a dimension where snacks are free. Either way, the Magic levels are gonna spike!"

Polly grinned, her eyes glowing. "Scott, check the resources. Do we have enough Soul left to trade, or are we still reeling from that incident with the sentient karaoke machine?"

They made the trade, the car glowed a sickly shade of purple, and they launched back onto the asphalt. They were miles away from their destination, low on money, and the car was now haunted by a Victorian child who wouldn't stop critiquing Polly's driving.

It sounds like you're looking for a story inspired by the setup of . The game is a survival narrative adventure where characters like Polly and Scott manage resources like hype, magic, and money while trying to reach a destination without the trip falling apart.