Alice Margatroid is the only one who can create dolls that "come to life." She receives a letter with a request to create a doll. However, there is something strange about the request. Alice accepts the offer to create a doll, even though she feels something is not right.

Alice Margatroid is the only one who can create dolls that "come to life." She receives a letter with a request to create a doll. However, there is something strange about the request. Alice accepts the offer to create a doll, even though she feels something is not right.