Finn and Aly thought they had the perfect modern relationship—comfortable, committed, and just a little bit kinky. But when Finn impulse-buys a high-tech energy shake promising NeutraLinked cognitive synchronicity, they accidentally unleash an A.I. that amplifies every hidden thought and repressed desire they have.

The moment they share the synthetic, strawberry-flavoured drink, the link begins.

Suddenly, their minds are fused. The connection doesn't control them—it merely opens the floodgates. Every impulse, every secret fantasy, is instantly shared and enabled. The Hive Mind is the ultimate truth serum, stripping away their inhibitions and daring them to act on their desires.

When Aly's old crush, the arrogant-but-gorgeous rower Andy, enters the picture, their amplified attraction forces them to confront new limits. They must navigate this dangerous new landscape, exploring the edges of their relationship and testing the very definition of commitment... all while ensuring their core boundaries are still respected.

They decide to put the link and their own self-control to the ultimate test by inviting Andy and his boyfriend, Freddy, over. When the connection expands to include the entire group, the four of them are locked in a Quad Aggregate of exposed thoughts and thrilling possibilities.

In the dark, suspenseful blur of a Silverbourne Halloween night, the most advanced technology ever created won't tear them apart—it will push them beyond the limits of what they thought was possible.

If you love high-stakes, exploratory MM romance with a techno-thriller edge, dive into this intense Halloween short story. Their minds are connected, and their darkest desires are finally in sync.