My Dark Path

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Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1498975/open_sms] Imagine being forced to run a race where losing means death. That’s exactly what happened to Grand Vizier Haci Salih Pasha in 1822, a dramatic and little-known chapter from the annals of the Ottoman Empire. The Ottoman Empire, one of history’s most formidable powers, spanned over 600 years, commanding vast territories across Europe, Asia, and Africa. Renowned for its rich culture, breathtaking architecture, and intricate political system, it was a world where power and peril walked hand in hand—especially for the Grand Vizier, the Sultan’s second-in-command. Haci Salih Pasha hailed from Izmir, a bustling port city in the Ottoman realm. His journey to power began modestly—serving as master of the barley and minister of powdermills—before his administrative prowess and loyalty propelled him to deputy grand vizier. In 1821, he ascended to the coveted role of Grand Vizier. Yet, this prestigious position came with a deadly catch: the Grand Vizier was often the fall guy for the empire’s troubles. During Salih Pasha’s tenure, the Ottoman Empire grappled with the Greek War of Independence. For centuries, the Greeks had lived under Ottoman rule, but now they fought fiercely for freedom. The conflict was brutal, marked by atrocities on both sides. Despite Salih Pasha’s efforts, the Ottoman forces faltered, and Sultan Mahmud II grew increasingly displeased. In 1822, the Sultan summoned Salih Pasha to Topkapi Palace in Istanbul, a sprawling complex that served as the sultans’ residence for over four centuries. Within its walls lay the Sultan’s garden—a serene oasis of lush greenery and elegant fountains, soon to become the stage for a life-or-death ordeal. Upon arrival, Salih Pasha faced a chilling ritual: he was handed a cup of sherbet. White sherbet signaled safety; red meant death. When he received the red sherbet, his fate seemed sealed. But there was one last chance—the “Death Race.” In this extraordinary ritual, the condemned Grand Vizier had to outrun the chief executioner through the garden to the Fish Market Gate. Victory meant exile and survival; defeat meant immediate execution. The odds were stacked against Salih Pasha. At 50 years old, clad in a long ceremonial tunic unsuited for sprinting, he faced a young, agi Read MF Thomas' novels Like Clockwork https://amzn.to/417lOzy [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbktDMXpMSTg0bG9LZHpmOWNZMWxVbDVJcGkxd3xBQ3Jtc0tuWlVhRm4xaFpPZFNJZUVMUS1aN2doWG9MTllacThtSlF2WHljdFZOTXRLOHB0TE5TX09LcHdBZGZZUzNUdUJXT3RWdjVfT3hXRHRkcGZtSmh0Sk5EeS1uYzBvb2pCYXY2T3dKMUZDeWRBWlRfOENYSQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F417lOzy&v=CVFd9N8Djkc] Arcade https://amzn.to/4aTpisx [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3d3VnNMS2N4cDFCMFlBWnNEMGVRREhVdnBMUXxBQ3Jtc0treUR3bWdmM25WZGxYU1Fvd3JBY25VOEd2ZUdRZ3dZcFc2d1oyNFdVUG1aUjlPWHBzaXIyN3hBZUU4cmdQVURxTnFHLV9tYzFDTXpLTnFwVnpYbHZScEdSazNfLWVOYlVLX29SSnZKZTQtUjFtVjNYbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F4aTpisx&v=CVFd9N8Djkc] A Sickness in Time https://amzn.to/41apSPK [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1Iwdk5kdUpEUThDcjNFSVBTTFpUeVl1b01Id3xBQ3Jtc0tsdkE5eWlERzZvNjVwNE80aGlqUHhUS2VRR0ptOG1CdXhWMnZuZVJhLUFNandxSDlOUE1rMGhMY1M0SjY1MTQ1RWVQelVzZUt5cnB5ZkR6Q21STGtwZUNYejVUWGZ0Z3M4elUxN0l1Rkh4ZFh1Z3BwVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F41apSPK&v=CVFd9N8Djkc] Seeing by Moonlight ... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqblM1dURUdDN1cnIxTlUxTUNBN09QVWIzNmFvUXxBQ3Jtc0ttTVFycmozNTN0RHoxR1RPcl81ZEl6cnl1T1ZZZDRNaXp2T2xpVnRtU0FLaUUyQ2FmVFNteDk3Qm9qUTZiZElyT21hMHVVU2pVMldMdTZjNVRuaWluQklDeUpRSnRSRlNtX09PdG43em1KY1VSMm1PQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F4gySl5W&v=CVFd9N8Djkc]

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1498975/open_sms] For two decades, a shadowy figure haunted the forests of Maules, Switzerland. Clad in a tattered military-style coat and an eerie gas mask, Le Loyon—also known as The Ghost of Maules—became a living legend. Who was this silent wanderer, and what compelled him to stalk the woods in obscurity? In this chilling episode of My Dark Path, host MF Thomas embarks on a journey to uncover the truth behind one of Europe’s strangest modern mysteries. From eerie first-hand accounts to a haunting photograph that ignited a media frenzy, the tale of Le Loyon blurs the line between folklore, paranoia, and the unknown. Was he merely an eccentric recluse? A fugitive in disguise? Or something far more unsettling? Through gripping historical parallels—including the bizarre disguises of fugitive Robert Durst, the decades-long isolation of WWII holdout Hiroo Onoda, and the outlandish stunts of Timothy Dexter—this episode explores the psychology of those who vanish into the shadows. And then, there’s the final revelation—the cryptic farewell letter from Le Loyon himself. Did he truly disappear, or was he forced into the darkness by those who knew more than they admitted? Step into the mist-shrouded woods and walk a dark path as we unravel the legend of Switzerland’s most enigmatic phantom. https://www.mydarkpath.com/70-le-loyon [https://www.mydarkpath.com/70-le-loyon] Read MF Thomas' novels Like Clockwork https://amzn.to/417lOzy [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbktDMXpMSTg0bG9LZHpmOWNZMWxVbDVJcGkxd3xBQ3Jtc0tuWlVhRm4xaFpPZFNJZUVMUS1aN2doWG9MTllacThtSlF2WHljdFZOTXRLOHB0TE5TX09LcHdBZGZZUzNUdUJXT3RWdjVfT3hXRHRkcGZtSmh0Sk5EeS1uYzBvb2pCYXY2T3dKMUZDeWRBWlRfOENYSQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F417lOzy&v=CVFd9N8Djkc] Arcade https://amzn.to/4aTpisx [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3d3VnNMS2N4cDFCMFlBWnNEMGVRREhVdnBMUXxBQ3Jtc0treUR3bWdmM25WZGxYU1Fvd3JBY25VOEd2ZUdRZ3dZcFc2d1oyNFdVUG1aUjlPWHBzaXIyN3hBZUU4cmdQVURxTnFHLV9tYzFDTXpLTnFwVnpYbHZScEdSazNfLWVOYlVLX29SSnZKZTQtUjFtVjNYbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F4aTpisx&v=CVFd9N8Djkc] A Sickness in Time https://amzn.to/41apSPK [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1Iwdk5kdUpEUThDcjNFSVBTTFpUeVl1b01Id3xBQ3Jtc0tsdkE5eWlERzZvNjVwNE80aGlqUHhUS2VRR0ptOG1CdXhWMnZuZVJhLUFNandxSDlOUE1rMGhMY1M0SjY1MTQ1RWVQelVzZUt5cnB5ZkR6Q21STGtwZUNYejVUWGZ0Z3M4elUxN0l1Rkh4ZFh1Z3BwVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F41apSPK&v=CVFd9N8Djkc] Seeing by Moonlight ... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqblM1dURUdDN1cnIxTlUxTUNBN09QVWIzNmFvUXxBQ3Jtc0ttTVFycmozNTN0RHoxR1RPcl81ZEl6cnl1T1ZZZDRNaXp2T2xpVnRtU0FLaUUyQ2FmVFNteDk3Qm9qUTZiZElyT21hMHVVU2pVMldMdTZjNVRuaWluQklDeUpRSnRSRlNtX09PdG43em1KY1VSMm1PQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F4gySl5W&v=CVFd9N8Djkc]

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1498975/open_sms] In this captivating episode of My Dark Path, we delve into the eerie and little-known UFO phenomena that emerged amidst the chaos of World War II in Poland. From luminous spheres floating over war-torn Warsaw to enigmatic alien encounters in remote villages, these stories offer a fascinating glimpse into a world where the extraordinary intruded upon the everyday struggles of a country under siege. Listeners will journey through four riveting accounts, beginning with an 18-year-old resistance scout’s life-altering sighting of a metallic sphere shimmering with unearthly colors. Despite intense gunfire from German soldiers, the sphere remained impervious and eventually disappeared into the sky, leaving a trail of questions behind. Next, we explore the haunting tale of the Nowiny humanoids, an alien encounter involving a mysterious craft, otherworldly beings, and a chilling standoff. The episode also highlights Poland’s experiences with the mysterious “foo fighters”—glowing orbs reported by soldiers and civilians alike, exhibiting intelligent movement yet harboring no apparent hostility. Finally, we recount the sighting of a fiery, spinning disk in the skies above Czudec, a phenomenon so unusual that even a battle-hardened World War I veteran was left baffled. These wartime UFO cases, often dismissed or overshadowed by history’s larger narratives, mirror modern sightings of tictacs, discs, and spheres. Were they secret military experiments, natural anomalies, or evidence of extraterrestrial observation? With vivid storytelling and meticulous research, this episode sheds light on forgotten tales of the uncanny that challenge our understanding of the past and offer new perspectives on the unexplained. Join us on this journey into the dark paths of history and beyond. Read MF Thomas' novels Like Clockwork https://amzn.to/417lOzy [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbktDMXpMSTg0bG9LZHpmOWNZMWxVbDVJcGkxd3xBQ3Jtc0tuWlVhRm4xaFpPZFNJZUVMUS1aN2doWG9MTllacThtSlF2WHljdFZOTXRLOHB0TE5TX09LcHdBZGZZUzNUdUJXT3RWdjVfT3hXRHRkcGZtSmh0Sk5EeS1uYzBvb2pCYXY2T3dKMUZDeWRBWlRfOENYSQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F417lOzy&v=CVFd9N8Djkc] Arcade https://amzn.to/4aTpisx [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3d3VnNMS2N4cDFCMFlBWnNEMGVRREhVdnBMUXxBQ3Jtc0treUR3bWdmM25WZGxYU1Fvd3JBY25VOEd2ZUdRZ3dZcFc2d1oyNFdVUG1aUjlPWHBzaXIyN3hBZUU4cmdQVURxTnFHLV9tYzFDTXpLTnFwVnpYbHZScEdSazNfLWVOYlVLX29SSnZKZTQtUjFtVjNYbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F4aTpisx&v=CVFd9N8Djkc] A Sickness in Time https://amzn.to/41apSPK [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1Iwdk5kdUpEUThDcjNFSVBTTFpUeVl1b01Id3xBQ3Jtc0tsdkE5eWlERzZvNjVwNE80aGlqUHhUS2VRR0ptOG1CdXhWMnZuZVJhLUFNandxSDlOUE1rMGhMY1M0SjY1MTQ1RWVQelVzZUt5cnB5ZkR6Q21STGtwZUNYejVUWGZ0Z3M4elUxN0l1Rkh4ZFh1Z3BwVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F41apSPK&v=CVFd9N8Djkc] Seeing by Moonlight ... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqblM1dURUdDN1cnIxTlUxTUNBN09QVWIzNmFvUXxBQ3Jtc0ttTVFycmozNTN0RHoxR1RPcl81ZEl6cnl1T1ZZZDRNaXp2T2xpVnRtU0FLaUUyQ2FmVFNteDk3Qm9qUTZiZElyT21hMHVVU2pVMldMdTZjNVRuaWluQklDeUpRSnRSRlNtX09PdG43em1KY1VSMm1PQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F4gySl5W&v=CVFd9N8Djkc]

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