makes me think of Shade, which if you haven't played it, play it now:

https://www.eblong.com/zarf/zweb/shade/
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RT @Philosophalopod
You check into the sleazy roadside motel. The drawer beside the bed is full of sand. You remember they used to place bibles in them. How things have changed since the great tides. A large, wet shadow moves outside your door and you remember to place the chain back on the lock.
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