Some of the best mystery/horror stories are those where the author gives a logical explanation, but a doubt remains in the reader's mind about what has truly happened. You do offer a resolution here. James and Mary promise they did not wield a chainsaw. Jones accepts that. Yet, we know these characters are mischievous and like to play jokes, sometimes jokes in poor taste. Could they possibly be lying? This uncertainty is a tantalizing prospect and leaves us interested as the story ends.
You do a good job of building suspense in this piece, @chuksmeezy. It is fast-moving and mostly believable.
Thank you for sharing the story with us.
Thank you @theinkwell ✨