She and Allan

"She and Allan" by H. Rider Haggard is an adventure story that mixes fantasy and a hint of love, all told from the perspective of Allan Quatermain. Allan thinks a lot about Ayesha, a powerful and mysterious woman from his past, and struggles with memories of incredible events that seem too unreal to be true. He writes down these memories not for others, but for himself, worried that people might not believe such strange tales of deception and the supernatural. As Allan starts reading a book, Ayesha once again fills his thoughts, and he takes you on a journey into his past, searching for answers and connection with the woman known as "She-who-commands”.