Once he thought that their room was invaded by a number of old toothless hags who came in at the door and the window, and these creatures, with taloned fingers fought, screeching and rolling their eyes....
"Fortitude"
Hugh Walpole
And, on the other hand, those Others-the one with the taloned claws behind the piano, the one with the black-hooded eyes-were stronger, more threatening, more dominating.
"The Golden Scarecrow"
Hugh Walpole
Here was Desire toothed, taloned, quick with every subtle art of nature.
"She Buildeth Her House"
Will Comfort