Monsters Live in the Dark

Overcoming shame, addiction, fear, and hidden struggles through biblical truth.

What if the greatest battle wasn’t outside…
but inside your soul?

Many men fight battles nobody sees.
Fear. Shame. Addiction. Anger. Isolation.

This book exposes the lies keeping men trapped in darkness and points toward freedom through truth and Scripture.

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A dark, textured background with the faint words shame, fear, addiction, anger, regret, and secrecy scattered across the surface, creating a somber mood.

THE HIDDEN BATTLE

Many Men Are Fighting Battles Nobody Sees

You can look strong on the outside while quietly losing the war within.

Many men suffer silently for years believing:

  • they should handle it alone
  • no one would understand
  • freedom is impossible 

But silence feeds darkness.

Monsters Live in the Dark confronts the hidden battles many men never talk about—and points toward truth, healing, and freedom rooted in Scripture.

WHAT THE BOOK HELPS MEN DO

This Book Helps Men Confront What They’ve Been Avoiding

Face
the Facts

Stop hiding from the real battle.

Confront
the Excuses

Break cycles of denial and blame.

Fortify the
Front Lines

Build spiritual strength and resilience.

Dispel
the Darkness

Replace lies with biblical truth.

<span style="letter-spacing: 0.2rem;">WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR</span>

WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR

This Book Is For Men Who…

✓ Feel trapped in recurring struggles
✓ Battle shame or addiction
✓ Feel spiritually exhausted
✓ Are tired of pretending everything is fine
✓ Want healing and freedom
✓ Feel isolated in their struggle
✓ Desire truth instead of performance
✓ Want a deeper relationship with God

The cover of the book 'Monsters Live in the Dark' shows a dark room with a wooden door slightly ajar, with a bright, warm light shining through the opening.

From Decades of Walking Alongside Broken People

Blake Mattocks has spent more than 30 years helping men and women confront
hidden struggles,grow in faith, and pursue freedom rooted in truth.

As a pastor and longtime instructor with Youth With A Mission (YWAM), Blake has worked with
people around the world navigating addiction, shame, fear, and spiritual brokenness.

This book comes from years of discipleship, honest conversations, and seeing lives transformed through biblical truth.

What Readers Are Saying

★★★★★

A guide to dealing with your own “Monsters”

Patrick Aaron

Blake Mattocks’ “Monsters Live in the Dark” tackles shame, addiction, and those hidden struggles we all carry but rarely talk about. Using his own story and biblical truth, he shows how bringing those “monsters” into the light leads to real freedom through faith. The writing feels honest and direct—no fluff, just practical steps rooted in scripture. It’s especially powerful for men wrestling with silent battles. I walked away encouraged and with tools to face my own stuff. Strong four-star read for anyone seeking hope beyond self-help clichés. Perfect for small groups or personal study.

★★★★★

The areas of life no one is talking about

Michelle Kovalski

This book was incredibly written. More than that it’s about a topic we all struggle with—the place in your life no one knows about. That secret struggle. Maybe from childhood, maybe from a traumatic event in your life. Whatever it is, this book is great for all age groups. Even if you don’t have a “monster in the dark,” this is a great tool to make sure we keep things in the light!!! I just bought 5 copies for my closest friends.

★★★★★

Must read!!

Katey Horst

This book is so powerful and so well written. We all have monsters in the dark and this book gives you all the tools you need for living in freedom and the abundant life Jesus has for you. We live in a very real battle but there is hope in Jesus! He is victorious and we can be too. Every chapter is rooted in scripture and has practical steps to take. Blake writes with wisdom and realness from his own story and experience. It’s a must read and a must share with others book.

★★★★★

From Darkness to Light

Jerry Nichols

This is a powerful book for anyone looking to break free of those things that are deep down inside in the dark of each and every one of us. Blake’s openness and willingness to share his story allow for the reader to open up their own past, stories, and experiences to be able to begin understanding what motivates us. This book provides a practical pathway for dealing with the monsters that are harming us, exposing them for what they are to bring them into the light, so that they may be dealt with once and for all.

“This book helped me confront struggles I had hidden for years. For the first time, I feel real hope and real freedom.”

— Jason R. Addiction Recovery

“Honest. Raw. Biblical. It doesn’t sugarcoat the battle—but it points straight to the One who brings freedom.”
“I finally felt understood. This book gave me the courage to stop hiding and start healing.”

“You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” — John 8:32

Freedom begins when darkness is exposed to truth.

You do not have to fight alone.

It’s Time to Bring your Monsters Into the Light

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