This is a haunting tale by Edgar Allan Poe called "Ligeia." It's a story of love, loss, and the supernatural. The narrator is deeply in love with his first wife, Ligeia, who is beautiful, intelligent, and determined. After her death, he remarries, but remains obsessed with Ligeia. Strange and terrifying events unfold as his second wife falls ill and seems to die multiple times. The story culminates in a chilling transformation that blurs the line between life and death, leaving the reader to question the nature of reality and the power of will.