15 - Conjure Wife by Fritz Leiber

In Conjure Wife, we follow Norman Saylor, a rational and ambitious college professor, whose seemingly perfect life is turned upside down when he uncovers a startling secret his devoted wife, Tansy, has been practicing witchcraft to safeguard him and advance his career. In a moment of disbelief, Norman demands that Tansy destroy her cherished charms and talismans, unaware that his actions have ignited a brewing storm. Other women, with sinister intentions, are now poised to unleash chaos upon both Norman and Tansy, threatening their very souls. This gripping tale explores the clash between logic and the mystical, revealing that sometimes, ignorance can be the most dangerous spell of all. - Summary by Ben Tucker