Fall of the House of Taga

By M K Aleja

A leader built his legacy. An ancient darkness sought to destroy it.

Long before foreign ships reached the Mariana Islands, Chief Taga united his people through wisdom, strength, and the towering latte stones that became enduring symbols of his civilization. His village prospered, his family flourished, and his name was destined to be remembered for generations.

But some enemies cannot be defeated with stone or spear.

As an ancient darkness quietly twists trust into suspicion and love into fear, Taga finds himself confronting a force determined not merely to destroy a man, but to erase everything he has built. With his family, his people, and the sacred house that bears his name hanging in the balance, he must face an evil that feeds upon the very bonds that hold a community together.

Inspired by one of the Mariana Islands' most enduring legends, Fall of the House of Taga is an original work of dark mythic fantasy exploring leadership, sacrifice, temptation, and the fragile line between legacy and ruin.

Part of The Darkness Has Names

The Darkness Has Names is an ongoing literary collection that brings together original stories inspired by CHamoru history, folklore, and cultural traditions. While each volume stands on its own, together they form a shared mythological world exploring themes of memory, identity, ancestry, and the enduring relationship between the natural and supernatural worlds.

Ideal for readers of Indigenous literature, historical fiction, mythic fantasy, and supernatural fiction.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0HD2WYX4R
• ISBN13: 9798997224608
• Release Date: August 2026
• Publisher: Taotao-Ta Press LLC
• Length: 276 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.3" x 8.0"