A man is found dead in his study, surrounded by open books and a spilled ink. No one was seen entering or leaving. Who is the murderer?
Category: Mystery · Difficulty: medium
Hint: Look closely at the scene; the clues might be in his words.
Answer
The victim wrote his own death note
Explanation
The man wrote a death note before committing suicide, hence there is no external murderer.
This is a medium mystery riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is The victim wrote his own death note.
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