Night of the Claw — Ramsey Campbell

Unknowingly, he brought the claw home. Beautiful, hypnotic, ancient, it was the sacred -- and deadly -- talisman of the fabled Leopard Men of Africa.

Unsuspected, it would insinuate its way into his mind, bringing horrifying destruction into his home. And unresisted, it would finally demand an unbelievable sacrifice.

And then -- perhaps -- it would leave…