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Headless Over Heels [A Dark Fantasy Romance][Book 1 complete]

by Dukerino

★ 4.89 (405) 2,257 followers 36 chapters ongoing

Seth trades his life as a thief for a dangerous job—and a forbidden attraction—as a necromantic executioner’s reluctant partner in a world besieged by apocalyptic horrors.

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Synopsis

Seth il Gutierre is a thief with bad habits and worse luck. His last chance to clear a deadly debt? Steal from Annalise al Ydris, a Verdugo—a traveling executioner whose black-eyed gaze and soul-drinking sword fuel the necromancy holding back the apocalyptic seraph hordes. When she catches him, Seth expects to lose his head. Instead, he gains a job. Now he’s Annalise’s personal thief, carving their tithe from the monsters and madmen plaguing the last surviving continent. Between bloodshed and magitech horrors, an unexpected heat simmers between the down-on-his-luck rogue and the cheerful headtaker who terrifies him in all the right ways. But debts linger, and the Sorcerer General’s legion demands its due—Seth must choose between survival and the woman whose blade could end him with a single stroke.

Reader fit

Best for

Readers looking for a mix of Anti Hero Lead, Hard Magic, Post Apocalyptic, and Progression Via Stats.

Commitment

Headless Over Heels runs 36 chapters. Status: ongoing.

Where to read

Available through Royal Road.

Reader signal

Current catalogue signals show 4.89 average rating from 405 ratings and 2,257 followers.

Latest chapters

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  1. #361.35. Stay Perfectly Still Jul 3, 2026
  2. #351.34. Seraph Cult Jul 2, 2026
  3. #341.33. Eat Shit Jul 1, 2026
  4. #331.32. The Jerky King of Sondam Jun 30, 2026
  5. #321.31. All My Strength Jun 29, 2026
  6. #311.30. Scarecrows Jun 28, 2026
  7. #301.29. No Refunds Jun 27, 2026
  8. #291.28. Four Days Jun 26, 2026
  9. #281.27. Blackened Heart Jun 25, 2026
  10. #271.26. Poor Beautiful Boy Jun 24, 2026

Tropes & themes

Anti Hero LeadHard MagicPost ApocalypticProgression Via StatsSlow Burn RomanceStrong Female LeadWeak To Strong

Tags

Local ProtagonistMale LeadActionAdventureFantasyRomanceApocalypseMagitechHigh FantasyMagicProgressionStrong Lead

Frequently asked questions

What is Headless Over Heels [A Dark Fantasy Romance][Book 1 complete] about?

Seth trades his life as a thief for a dangerous job—and a forbidden attraction—as a necromantic executioner’s reluctant partner in a world besieged by apocalyptic horrors.

Is Headless Over Heels [A Dark Fantasy Romance][Book 1 complete] completed?

No — Headless Over Heels [A Dark Fantasy Romance][Book 1 complete] is still ongoing, with new chapters being released. 36 chapters are out so far.

Where can I read Headless Over Heels [A Dark Fantasy Romance][Book 1 complete]?

You can read Headless Over Heels [A Dark Fantasy Romance][Book 1 complete] on Royal Road.

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