Book #2 of the Cursed Souls series: Selena Thomas was only ten when a demon named Iroth brutally murdered her in her best friend's basement. However, she didn't stay dead for long. Eighteen years later, Selena has spent her entire life being told by countless medical professionals that her horrific death and resurrection never occurred. At 28-years-old, she's almost ready to believe them. But, when strange things start happening around her, she's forced to re-examine her past. What most have tried to convince her was simply an overactive imagination of a child may actually be true after all. With her life on the line once again, Selena must quickly sort out fantasy from fiction if she wants to survive. Can she do it in time? Author's Note: Before reading Bound and Betrayed, Cursed Souls #2, it would be best to read Dealings in the Dark, Cursed Souls #1. Bound and Betrayed is a psychological thriller and supernatural horror novella that deals with issues related to mental health and possession. As such, the story you are about to read contains chilling descriptions, graphic scenes depicting physical violence, gore, perceived mental illness, manipulation, and attempted suicide. If any of these topics are disturbing to you, you may not wish to proceed with this text.