Clutching

At my local Picture Palace of a Saturday morning they've been showing two serials: Custer's Last Stand which appears to have gone on for years and a creepy thing called The Clutching Hand.

Bottled Spider Gardner, John 2002

Quite recently a gang, under the leadership of a ruffian who elected to be known as The Clutching Hand, made large sums of money by working upon the terrors of its victims.

Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, March 29, 1916 Various 1898

"On your right is the residence of Miss Elaine Dodge, the heiress, who is pursuing the famous master criminal known as the Clutching

The Exploits of Elaine 1908

Clutching his Altoids box with the rubber bands, his special secret box.

Camo Girl Kekla magoon 2011

Clutching my side, I opened my mouth trying to breathe silently, afraid to make the slightest noise.

Dark Secrets 2: No Time to Die the Deep End of Fear Elizabeth Chandler 2011

Clutching at straws perhaps, but Contempt of Court for shouting ‘get in?’

Another satisfied “customer” walks away laughing. « POLICE INSPECTOR BLOG Inspector Gadget 2010

Clutching at it, wishing for it, talking about it …

The Science Of Sleep | Her Bad Mother 2009

Clutching her luscious arse, he wrenched her down his length while he thrust his hips up.

Dreams of a Dark Warrior Kresley Cole 2011

Clutching one of the twins, she followed us outside.

Stuart Dow: Growing Pains: A Dad's Struggle Stuart Dow 2011

Clutching one of the twins, she followed us outside.

Stuart Dow: Growing Pains: A Dad's Struggle Stuart Dow 2011