You set your story up well... a run-down abandoned house occupies the local rumour mill as talk of mysterious and eerie comings and goings in the middle of the night cause the community to be spooked. Backstories of wealth and witchcraft are intriguing and draw the reader in before the Captain waltzes in, buys the property, and refurbishes it without facing any issues, to create a home for himself. Your piece had some good elements of fiction but was missing a couple of key aspects including a central conflict and resolution to hold interest, and a story arc. Too much backstory and narration without enough action and conflict to balance it, will unfortunately leave the reader wanting more and feeling unsatisfied with the ending. Take a look at this Catalogue of Fiction writing Tips from the Ink Well. If you look to incorporate the key elements, it should elevate your stories to the next level.
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