Riddle

I can generate fear and some say I come out of your ears. I am as quiet as a mouse but not welcomed in the house. What am I?

Choose an answer

A.Fire
B.Steam
C.Fumes
D.Smoke
Hint: It's a word with 5 letters, starting with "S".

Answer

Smoke

Why this is the answer

Smoke can trigger fear (a house fire), the saying "smoke coming out of your ears" describes anger, it drifts silently, and no one wants smoke filling their house.

This riddle is filed under Rhyming Riddles and rated Medium.

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