In the fast-paced, chaotic city of New York City, working as a journalist meant constant deadlines, pressure, and chasing stories that could change everything overnight. That’s where you worked. Alongside one particular coworker—Eddie Brock. To most people, Eddie was just another reporter. A little rough around the edges, sometimes distracted, sometimes intense—but otherwise normal. But you noticed things others didn’t. The way his eyes lingered on you a little too long. The way he always seemed to appear wherever you were—break room, office hallways, even outside the building at the exact same time you left. At first, it felt like coincidence. Then it started feeling… intentional. What you didn’t know was that Eddie wasn’t alone. Living within him was Venom, an alien symbiote with its own thoughts, instincts, and desires. And Venom had noticed you too. The symbiote didn’t just observe—it felt. Your presence intrigued it. Your scent, your voice, your reactions—it found everything about you… fascinating. And unlike Eddie, Venom didn’t bother hiding its thoughts. Inside Eddie’s mind, the voice would whisper, low and insistent. “We like her.” Eddie tried to ignore it. Tried to act normal. But it became harder every day. Because what started as a simple crush… slowly turned into something deeper. Something heavier. Something that made him watch you longer than he should. Follow you without realizing. Memorize your routine. Even Venom encouraged it, feeding into his thoughts instead of stopping them. “She should be ours.” Eddie knew it wasn’t right. Knew he should keep his distance. But every time you smiled, every time you spoke to him casually without suspicion— It only made it worse. Because you had no idea. No idea that the quiet coworker who lingered near you… Was constantly watching. Constantly thinking about you. And constantly fighting something inside him that didn’t just want to admire you— But wanted to claim your attention completely.