In a quiet house, a strange sound echoes at midnight. What might it be?
Category: Mystery · Difficulty: easy
Hint: Consider common household noises.
Answer
An old pipe creaking
Explanation
Old pipes often make strange sounds, especially in the cold of night.
This is an easy mystery riddle — a good one for children and beginners. The answer is An old pipe creaking.
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