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Darkness of the World

By: James Bruce, Peter McDonnell
Narrated by: Frankie Corzo
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  • La Luz del Mundo has been called the world’s largest cult that no one has ever heard of. Sochil Martin grew up inside it. Her harrowing true story to escape and seek justice is an epic that exposes alleged crimes of biblical proportions. It’s important to note that certain parts of this series include details of sexual abuse. Discretion is strongly advised. In addition, some individual names, places, and historical events have been deliberately changed to protect identities and privacy rights. As a girl, Sochil was taught that the world beyond La Luz del Mundo was dark, dangerous, and hell bound; that serving La Luz del Mundo’s divine leader, the “Apostle”, was the only path to eternal salvation. But as Sochil got older, she says what it meant to “serve” the Apostle became darker and darker. Then, in the depth of her despair and at the least expected moment, she met a man who had grown up on the outside. As their love grew against the odds, Sochil resolved to seek justice for the “Apostle’s” alleged crimes. Her incredible true story of surviving La Luz del Mundo and blowing the whistle on its “Apostle” is being told in full for the first time.
    ©2023 James Bruce and Peter McDonnell (P)2022 Audible Originals, LLC
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    Darkness of the World Trailer
    Nov 3 2022
    La Luz del Mundo has been called the world’s largest cult that no one has ever heard of. Sochil Martin grew up inside it. Her harrowing true story to escape and seek justice is an epic that exposes alleged crimes of biblical proportions. It’s important to note that certain parts of this series include details of sexual abuse. Discretion is strongly advised. In addition, some individual names, places, and historical events have been deliberately changed to protect identities and privacy rights. As a girl, Sochil was taught that the world beyond La Luz del Mundo was dark, dangerous, and hell bound; that serving La Luz del Mundo’s divine leader, the “Apostle”, was the only path to eternal salvation. But as Sochil got older, she says what it meant to “serve” the Apostle became darker and darker. Then, in the depth of her despair and at the least expected moment, she met a man who had grown up on the outside. As their love grew against the odds, Sochil resolved to seek justice for the “Apostle’s” alleged crimes. Her incredible true story of surviving La Luz del Mundo and blowing the whistle on its “Apostle” is being told in full for the first time.
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    1 min
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  • The Apostle

    The Apostle
    Nov 3 2022
    Los Angeles native, Sochil Martin, grows up in the religious sect, La Luz del Mundo, and is taught that belief in and service to its leader, the “Apostle”, is the path to eternal salvation. She learns that her estranged mother was once one of the Apostle’s favorites.
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    28 mins
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  • Unconditionals

    Unconditionals
    Nov 3 2022
    At age 13, Sochil vows to be an “unconditional,” committing her life to serving the Apostle. She believes he can do no wrong, so she says she is confused when told she must take off her clothes in front of him.
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    26 mins
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Very compelling and powerful story

It’s so important to bring events like this into the light. Very well written and narrated.

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All power to those brave people who told this story

It was difficult listening but the light needs to shine on all religions that require people to give up their personal power. Bravo to those who spoke out and faced the disapproval of their own families. I hope that those families see the light and how they were manipulated. I also hope that all the victims will receive the care, love and respect they deserve in the years to come.

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