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Get ready for a memorable night with David Personne, who takes the stage at Story Owl on October 18. An artist passionate about music, whose live presence promises to captivate the audience with intensity, emotion, and authenticity. His repertoire flows between intimate songs and more powerful moments, exploring sonic textures and lyrics that speak to […] , ...

Class 1: Writing with Heart A warm-up to spark your voice and confidence: we start with a welcome and an icebreaker—share your favorite author/book. Then, a guided reading of Eleanor & Park and The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue to show how simple or enigmatic openings hook the reader. After that, we move on to […] , ...

The Halloween Movie Sundays come to an end this Sunday, November 2nd. It marks the close of a season — that mysterious time of transition when we drift between the world of the living and the departed, and our imagination fills with dark tales. Our final film, Queen of the Damned, is a 2000s classic […] , ...

Prepare your knowledge of Middle-earth, because Story Owl is about to become the perfect refuge for all The Lord of the Rings fans! On this special night, the tables turn into fellowships and every question is a new step on the journey to Mordor. From Gandalf’s secrets to the curiosities of Hobbiton, we’ll put your […] , ...

Lesson 2: Characters that Breathe — 1h30 A session focused on bringing characters to life and building a writing habit. We begin by revisiting the previous challenge to create continuity. Then comes a guided reading of Pride and Prejudice and The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, observing how dialogue and action reveal personality. Afterwards, we’ll […] , ...

On November 10th, Story Owl will host a special edition of Merendas do Acordeão, featuring a performance by Rodrigo Maurício and Teresa Maurício. Part of the Festas de Torres Vedras and the International Accordion Festival – Acordeões do Mundo 2025, this initiative brings traditional music to some of the city’s most welcoming gathering spots, such […] , ...

A forbidden section of the Great Library has been unsealed after centuries. Scholars exploring it haven’t returned, and strange whispers echo from the darkness. Lord Dru the Brave (the city’s ruler) secretly hires the party to investigate without causing panic—ironically, the sealed section contains dangerous magical knowledge in a city where magic is prohibited. , ...

✨ NO(c)TÍVAGOS at Story Owl ✨On November 15, from 8:30 PM to 10:00 PM, Story Owl bookshop-café hosts a unique performance: NO(c)TÍVAGOS. From the meeting of authors Iv. Christian Marr’s (The Envy of Birds) and H. Fortunato (Arqueulogia), emerges a literary and musical dialogue that unveils both works simultaneously. Through spoken readings and soundscapes, the […] , ...

  Prepare to embark on an extraordinary journey through the world of Onsoul. Come explore ancient ruins, magical forests, and legendary treasures in search of extraordinary adventures, riches, and powers!!! Will they become legendary heroes and leave their mark on history, or will they be forgotten at the bottom of a dirty, dark dungeon? → […] , ...

Class 3: Settings and Atmospheres — 1h30 A session dedicated to using the environment as the engine of the narrative. We begin by revisiting the previous challenge to maintain consistency. Then comes a guided reading of The Selection and A Court of Thorns and Roses to observe how setting creates mood and context. We then […] , ...

On November 22 at 5:00 p.m., Story Owl (Torres Vedras) will host the presentation of Jorge Borges de Macedo, a work that brings together perspectives on the life and thought of one of the twentieth century’s most influential Portuguese historians. Presented by Luís Aguiar Santos, the volume—organized by Sérgio Campos Matos and José de Sousa—invites […] , ...

🎶 Live at Story Owl | November 22nd 🎶 On Saturday, November 22, Story Owl will be filled with the enchanting sound of jazz, brought to life by the unique voice of Alda Fontes (Aldaland Project).An intimate evening where every note sets the mood to lose ourselves in time and music. 📅 Saturday, November 22📍 […] , ...

Add Class 4: Plot and Emotion — 2h00 Heading Text Here Closing the cycle: bringing together the bones of the story and the character’s heart. We start by revisiting the challenge and consolidating learnings. Then, a guided reading with Verity and a pocket version of the hero’s journey to map structure. In practice: Mini-outline in […] , ...

A distress call from the Fairy Folk reaches the Mist Tribe! An important treasure has been taken by a terrible creature, which has hidden itself in the underground lands of the Fomóire. To avoid breaking the tenuous truce between the Fairies and this monstrous people, our heroes are sent to save the day! , ...

In this special gathering, we’ll dive into Senhora de Si by Filipa Mota Nesbitt — a story about loss, reconstruction, and courage. Amid the ashes of the past, Amélia invites us to reflect on the power of starting over and the strength that emerges when we face our own shadows. 🌿 This time, we’ll have […] , ...

On the evening of November 29th, Story Owl welcomes the duo Bruna Antunes and Henry for an intimate concert where voice and guitar meet in perfect harmony. In a warm, book-filled atmosphere with soft lighting, the music unfolds with soul and delicacy — from jazz and bossa nova classics to the raw emotion of Amy […] , ...

Prepare to embark on an extraordinary journey through the world of Onsoul. Come explore ancient ruins, magical forests, and legendary treasures in search of extraordinary adventures, riches, and powers!!! Will they become legendary heroes and leave their mark on history, or will they be forgotten at the bottom of a dirty, dark dungeon? → Sunday […] , ...

The Academiae Obscuriae Book Club invites you once again into the depths of the Dark Academia world — where literature meets the eerie, the intellectual, and the unknown. In our second gathering, we will explore The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson — a masterpiece of psychological horror that blurs the line between the […] , ...