The first thing that I did upon finding out that Louis Catorze had chipped one of his fangs, was spend ages looking through photos to try to ascertain when it could have happened. However, his fangs can look absolutely massive, utterly invisible and everything in between, depending on the light and the angle, so it’s been impossible to tell.

It could have happened as far back as April, when one particular photo showed the offending fang looking suspiciously square. It may even have been before then. But I just don’t know. And I can’t help feeling that I’ve let him down, somehow, by not knowing this, especially as I used to pride myself on knowing the Catorzian visage better than I know my own name.

The second thing I did upon finding out that Louis Catorze had chipped one of his fangs was research one-fanged vampires. (I know. I really ought to get out more.)

According to the hotbed of intellectual discussion that is, erm, Quora, there is a monofanged elfin cryptozoological beast called an Alp. And, worryingly, it shares many qualities with Catorze. Here are just a few of them:

1. Is typically male : OUI

2. Attacks during the night and causes nightmares: OUI (in fact, the German word for “nightmare” – “Alptraum” – originates from this)

3. Sits on people’s chests whilst their sleep, crushing the breath out of their bodies: OUI

4. Has shapeshifting abilities and can transform into a cat : OUI (although the jury is still out regarding whether Catorze is actually a cat)

5. Can turn invisible: OUI

6. Has a tendency for mischief: OUAAAAIS

I have learned, by now, to be shocked but not surprised.

Picture from the-demonic-paradise.fandom.com.

Meanwhile, with the help of Cat Daddy, I have managed to take a photo of the fang snappage. It’s not the best picture because the stupid arse wouldn’t keep still (Catorze, I mean, not Cat Daddy), but you can just about make out that one fang is pointy and the other is squared off:

Not a massive difference, but a difference nonetheless.

Luckily it’s not affecting Catorze in the slightest. But, by the time April comes around, when he’s back to his usual springtime habit of ripping rodents to shreds, will he do something silly to make it worse?

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26 responses to “Nosferatooth: a symphony of horror”

  1. M - avatar

    Nosferatooth. lol

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    1. iamthesunking avatar
      iamthesunking

      The Dark Lord and his monofang!

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  2. Penny Cooper avatar
    Penny Cooper

    My Dear you know that probability and Louis not go together! Xxx

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    1. iamthesunking avatar
      iamthesunking

      True, I shouldn’t tempt fate!

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  3. mmechapeau avatar
    mmechapeau

    Thank you for introducing that Alp to us.
    The English word « nightmare » originates from the Old English mare, a mythological demon or goblin who torments others with frightening dreams. Here, you can see the Alp and the Mare in action:

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    1. iamthesunking avatar
      iamthesunking

      A goblin who torments others. That’s about right!

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  4. mcmcneil1 avatar
    mcmcneil1

    If Catorze’s fang is not broken off far enough to cause him pain or discomfort he is probably all right . If he starts to act like it hurts or he only chews on the opposite side, the it might be time to worry. Knowing Catorze, he will either let you know immediately or hide his pain and suffering, as cats are wont to do.

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    1. iamthesunking avatar
      iamthesunking

      He doesn’t seem to be in any pain but then he does tend to hide it. I’m keeping a close eye on the little sod. 🕵️

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  5. Dr. CaSo avatar

    Calinette (black cat before Miss Penny arrived) lost her two fangs early, I don’t know when but probably around 5 or 6. And she still lived just fine until 17 🙂 Cats are masters at adapting to their new circumstances, they don’t complain endlessly like we do, they just move on.

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    1. iamthesunking avatar
      iamthesunking

      Yes, they’re pretty good at adapting to their new lives with whatever parts missing. I know that Catorze will be fine but his fangs are such a part of him. I fear that he may not look like himself without them. 😢

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  6. Kate Crimmins avatar

    As long as it doesn’t bother him, he’ll continue to do what he does — make you crazy!

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    1. iamthesunking avatar
      iamthesunking

      Yup. We can definitely count on that! He’s being an absolute arse at the moment, screaming non-stop. Nothing wrong with him. He just likes the sound of his own voice.

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      1. Kate Crimmins avatar

        Just like so many people I know! 🙂

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  7. Charles Huss avatar

    Maybe he chipped it on the neck of a virgin sacrifice.

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    1. iamthesunking avatar
      iamthesunking

      That wouldn’t surprise me! 🧛‍♂️

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  8. Belle avatar
    Belle

    He’s not screaming; he’s Christmas Cat-oling 😸

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    1. iamthesunking avatar
      iamthesunking

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

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  9. cathysrealcountrygardencom avatar

    The photo is truly horrifying!

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    1. iamthesunking avatar
      iamthesunking

      Which one? 🤣🤣🤣

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  10. Marie-Luce, miaougraphe avatar

    Maybe that explains why the one fang is falling apart. His true nature is coming out ! 😱

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    1. iamthesunking avatar
      iamthesunking

      I often wake up in the morning with him sitting on my chest!

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      1. Marie-Luce, miaougraphe avatar

        A strong indication !

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  11. Bismarck avatar

    Thank you for explaining about the Alp. As a german teatcher, I have always wondered about the word “Alptraum”, until now.

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    1. iamthesunking avatar
      iamthesunking

      I never knew the origin of that word either, until now!

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  12. cat9984 avatar

    He still looks magnificent

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    1. iamthesunking avatar
      iamthesunking

      He’s a massive shite, but he’s doing well!

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