I can never be caught, yet I am always near, I follow you silently, a companion in fear. What am I?
Category: Brain · Difficulty: expert
Hint: Think about something that is a constant companion in light.
Answer
A shadow
Explanation
A shadow follows a person wherever light is present, representing an inseparable part of their presence.
This is a expert brain riddle — one of the harder riddles here. The answer is A shadow.
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