Diary of Gepetto's apprentice puppeteer, known only as "A.T", found in the Doll House.
July 17[]
No matter what I do, this emptiness inside still tortures me.
I know what I'm attempting is foolish and a waste of time, yet I keep trying...
...Trying to make a doll to take my daughter's place...with her sparkling eyes, her lips, her porcelain skin...
July 20[]
There's a mountain of ugly failures all around me. Vacant stares, lifeless lips, cracked skin...
As I look up at them, I feel once again my limitations as a doll maker...
July 24[]
My teacher once told me about a crest that holds the power of a demon.
That crest is here in my hand now. Where in the world did I get it? These past few days are nothing but a blank...
But that's not what's important right now. If what my teacher told me is true, my salvation is near. I can use the power of this crest to resurrect my daughter's soul...!
July 25[]
There's been a change. Some of my failures have developed wills of their own and started talking!
This is the crest's power!
I can feel my spirits lifting.
I named the talking dolls.
Rebecca, always alone.
Illeana, who tells nothing but lies.
Gina, who loves to trick people.
Well-behaved Barbara.
Quiet Diane.
Tina and Emma, who get along so well with each other.
My hope has turned to conviction. My daughter will be reborn!
All I need now is a vessel for her soul...
July 30[]
The doll is ready...my masterpiece. A lovely doll, with features just like my daughter's.
I'll finish the process in the cellar. I've put a code lock on the door to keep out intrusions.
At last I can be with my daughter again!