Update: I figured it out.
I made the information a tutorial.
https://www.construct.net/en/tutorials/create-lighting-effect-game-2335
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I figured it out!
I needed to blend the "darkness" texture instead of trying to blend the shadow caster object.
I'm going to update the original post and give a link to the project in case anyone wants to create a similar effect.