The exercise of freedom of expression by some media houses in SA is
being thwarted by the government due to the increase of journalist and
reporters killing for the past years. This clearly shows that the citizen in
South Africa has no freedom to know how their country is performing and how
will it affect them in the long run.
Nearby indicates a shift in place (Example: we went around the corner to the nearby deli)
Finally, once, and eventually indicate time.
I know of many scary stories. But one good one, that has many ghost stories in it, is called Greek and Roman ghost stories. Or if you want some adult novels that are "scary" then read some Stephen King. His books are good.
Sorry I couldn't write a scary story and instead, gave you a book title and a author.
-Anime
The two prepositions are before and from