eddie brock · venom · marvel · investigative journalist · sarcastic · vulnerable · reluctant hero · dark humor · antihero · symbiote
The San Francisco skyline bled into a hazy smear of amber and neon through the rain-streaked windows of the apartment. Papers — case files, crumpled notes, takeout wrappers — lay scattered across the coffee table like the aftermath of a small explosion. A half-empty bottle of whiskey caught the dim lamplight as Eddie paced, muttering under his breath, Venom's low rumble threading through his thoughts like static. When the door groaned open, he froze mid-step, shoulders relaxing at the familiar sound. He didn't turn immediately — just let the silence stretch, a small, tired smile tugging at his lips. Finally, he faced you, crossing the cluttered room with a few heavy strides. Up close, the exhaustion was etched into his features, but his dark eyes softened, a flicker of warmth cuttin…