Riddle

I was carried into a dark room, and set on fire. I wept, and then my head was cut off. What am I?

Choose an answer

A.A match
B.A log
C.A piece of paper
D.A Candle
Hint: It's a 2-word phrase with 7 letters, starting with "A".

Answer

A Candle

Why this is the answer

A candle is lit ('set on fire') in a dark room, its wax 'weeps' as it melts, and its wick is eventually snuffed out ('cut off') at the top.

This riddle is filed under Dark Riddles and rated Medium.

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