Bizenghast was published by TokyoPop in 2005. The story opens when Dinah’s psychologist arrives at her aunt’s house, and begins to inquire about Dinah’s mental health. Dinah’s aunt Jane is unsure about her condition and when Dinah’s best friend Vincent arrives, both adults question him. Vincent lies, telling them that there have been no recent fits, and proceeds to visit Dinah in her room. Soon after, the two escape from the house out the window and ride on Vincent’s bike into the woods. As they ride on, searching for materials for Vincent’s garden, they come across Bizenghast’s ancient Mausoleum. Dinah would rather turn back, but Vincent enters the Mausoleum, and she follows. Upon reading aloud from a plaque, Dinah’s name is written on a contract. Suddenly, a menacing, human/spider-like creature comes down from the ceiling. The creature, who calls herself Bali-Lali, threatens to kill Dinah unless she fulfills the contract and appeases all of the ghosts trapped in the Mausoleum. Dinah and Vincent must journey to the Mausoleum every night to free all of the ghosts and unlock the four tower guards in order to win Dinah’s freedom and a large reward.