I write entire books for famous people without taking any public credit, yet I haunt spooky houses at night. What kind of author am I?
A ghostwriter
A ghostwriter is a professional author hired to write texts, stories, or books that are officially credited to another person. The riddle plays on the literal word 'ghost,' which refers to the spooky specter that haunts old houses, combining it with the publishing profession. Merging the specter with the author gives you the complete term.
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