I can startle you awake, yet I am made of nothing tangible. What am I?
Category: Mystery · Difficulty: medium
Hint: Consider something that affects your sleep.
Answer
A nightmare
Explanation
Nightmares disturb sleep and create fear without physical form, unlike dreams.
This is a medium mystery riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is A nightmare.
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