The Oath

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Set in a fictional Eastern European town during the 1920s, the narrative explores the harrowing consequences of a Christian boy's disappearance, leading to accusations against the local Jewish community. As tensions rise and a pogrom looms, Moshe the dreamer, a mystic, confesses to a crime he did not commit to protect his people. In a powerful moment, the townsfolk gather to hear his plea for silence, vowing to never speak of the tragic events that unfold, highlighting themes of sacrifice, community, and the haunting weight of unspoken history.