Riddle

I rise on a pillar, and I can crawl all over the Earth but never stay for long.

Choose an answer

A.A reflection
B.A ghost
C.A vampire
D.A shadow
Hint: It's a 2-word phrase with 7 letters, starting with "A".

Answer

A shadow

Why this is the answer

A shadow only exists when light is present but blocked. If you shine a light directly 'on' it (remove the blockage), it disappears.

This riddle is filed under Expert Riddles for Adults and rated Hard.