The Twisted Path of the Hidden Saint

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Set in 18th century Poland, a Jewish wanderer shares a captivating story about Rabbi Israel ben Eliezer, the Baal Shem Tov, during a late summer night in a tavern. The narrative revolves around a long night spent in a secluded forest hut with a lamed vovnik, one of the thirty-six hidden saints believed to uphold the world's righteousness. As the tale unfolds, the hidden saint's past reveals unsettling truths, hinting at darker forces at play, blending themes of mysticism, spirituality, and the struggle between light and darkness.