/* ============================================
   HORROR STORIES – Component Styles
   ============================================ */

/* ── Navbar ── */
.navbar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: var(--z-nav);
  padding: var(--space-md) 0;
  transition: background var(--transition-base), padding var(--transition-base), transform var(--transition-base);
}

.navbar.scrolled {
  background: rgba(10, 10, 15, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: var(--space-sm) 0;
}

.navbar.hidden {
  transform: translateY(-100%);
}

.navbar .container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.nav-logo {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, var(--text-xl));
  color: var(--color-crimson);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(220, 20, 60, 0.5);
  transition: text-shadow var(--transition-base);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.nav-logo:hover {
  color: var(--color-crimson);
  text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(220, 20, 60, 0.8), 0 0 40px rgba(220, 20, 60, 0.4);
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, var(--space-xl));
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-links a {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--space-xs) 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-links a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-crimson);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--color-crimson);
  transition: width var(--transition-base);
}

.nav-links a:hover {
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
}
.nav-links a:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.nav-auth {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(0.5rem, 1vw, var(--space-md));
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-user {
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-md);
}

.nav-user.active {
  display: flex;
}

.nav-username {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
}

.nav-avatar {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-blood), var(--color-purple));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-border-glow);
}

/* Mobile menu */
.nav-hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: calc(var(--z-nav) + 1);
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: var(--space-sm);
}

.nav-hamburger span {
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-text-primary);
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), opacity var(--transition-base);
}

.nav-hamburger.active span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}
.nav-hamburger.active span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}
.nav-hamburger.active span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* ── Buttons ── */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.btn::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.1) 0%, transparent 50%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-base);
}

.btn:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-blood), var(--color-crimson));
  color: white;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 6px 25px rgba(220, 20, 60, 0.5);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-primary:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.btn-ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.btn-ghost:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-crimson);
  color: var(--color-crimson);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(220, 20, 60, 0.2);
}

.btn-premium {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-purple), var(--color-purple-glow));
  color: white;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(107, 33, 168, 0.4);
}

.btn-premium:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 6px 25px rgba(147, 51, 234, 0.5);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 16px 40px;
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 8px 20px;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
}

/* ── Hero Section ── */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-canvas-container {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
}

.hero-canvas-container canvas {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.hero-bg-image {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url('../assets/hero-bg.png');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0.25;
  z-index: 0;
}

.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg,
    rgba(10, 10, 15, 0.4) 0%,
    rgba(10, 10, 15, 0.2) 40%,
    rgba(10, 10, 15, 0.6) 70%,
    rgba(10, 10, 15, 1) 100%
  );
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 900px;
  padding: var(--space-xl);
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-glow);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--color-crimson);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  animation: pulseGlow 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero-badge .dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-crimson);
  animation: pulseGlow 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-hero);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

.hero-title .accent {
  color: var(--color-crimson);
  display: block;
  animation: glitchColor 8s infinite;
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  font-weight: 300;
  max-width: 650px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-2xl);
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.hero-cta {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-scroll-indicator {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 40px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  animation: float 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.scroll-mouse {
  width: 22px;
  height: 34px;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-text-muted);
  border-radius: 11px;
  position: relative;
}

.scroll-mouse::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 6px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 3px;
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--color-crimson);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  animation: fadeSlideDown 1.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* ── How It Works (Timeline) ── */
.timeline {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: var(--space-3xl) auto 0;
}

.timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-blood), var(--color-purple), transparent);
}

.timeline-step {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3xl);
  position: relative;
}

.timeline-step:nth-child(even) {
  flex-direction: row-reverse;
}

.timeline-icon {
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-bg-secondary);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-border-glow);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow-red);
}

/* ── Timeline White Circles ── */
.timeline-icon-circle {
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: transparent;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  color: white;
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1), 0 0 30px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base), color var(--transition-base);
}

.timeline-step:hover .timeline-icon-circle {
  border-color: var(--color-crimson);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow-red);
  color: var(--color-crimson);
}

.timeline-content {
  width: 42%;
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  background: var(--color-bg-glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
}

.timeline-content:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-border-glow);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow-red);
}

.timeline-step:nth-child(odd) .timeline-content {
  margin-right: auto;
}
.timeline-step:nth-child(even) .timeline-content {
  margin-left: auto;
}

.timeline-step-number {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  color: var(--color-crimson);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.timeline-content h3 {
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.timeline-content p {
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
}

/* Timeline Step Images */
.timeline-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 180px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  position: relative;
}

.timeline-img::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 50%, rgba(10, 10, 15, 0.6) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.timeline-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease, filter 0.5s ease;
  filter: brightness(0.8) saturate(0.9);
}

.timeline-step:hover .timeline-img img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  filter: brightness(0.9) saturate(1.1);
}

.timeline-img::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(220, 20, 60, 0);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  z-index: 2;
  transition: border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.timeline-step:hover .timeline-img::before {
  border-color: rgba(220, 20, 60, 0.4);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 20px rgba(220, 20, 60, 0.1);
}

/* ── Round Banner ── */
.round-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(45, 27, 78, 0.4), rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.2));
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-3xl);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  animation: borderGlow 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.round-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(220, 20, 60, 0.05), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Round Banner Background Illustration */
.round-banner-illustration {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.round-banner-illustration img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0.12;
  filter: blur(1px) saturate(0.6);
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease;
}

.round-banner:hover .round-banner-illustration img {
  opacity: 0.18;
}

.round-banner .round-label,
.round-banner .round-number,
.round-banner .phase-tracker,
.round-banner .round-stats,
.round-banner .round-progress,
.round-banner .round-phase-note,
.round-banner .countdown,
.round-banner .selected-story-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.round-label {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: var(--color-crimson);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.round-number {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-4xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.round-stats {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-3xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.round-stat {
  text-align: center;
}

.round-stat-value {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  color: var(--color-crimson);
  display: block;
}

.round-stat-label {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.round-progress {
  max-width: 400px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-xl);
}

.progress-bar {
  width: 100%;
  height: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.progress-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-blood), var(--color-crimson), var(--color-ember));
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: width 1s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.progress-fill::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-crimson);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--color-crimson), 0 0 20px var(--color-crimson);
}

.progress-label {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-top: var(--space-xs);
}

/* Countdown */
.countdown {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.countdown-unit {
  text-align: center;
}

.countdown-value {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  background: var(--color-bg-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-lg);
  min-width: 70px;
  display: block;
}

.countdown-label {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-top: var(--space-xs);
}

/* ── Story Cards ── */
.story-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(340px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  margin-top: var(--space-2xl);
}

.story-card {
  background: var(--color-bg-glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.story-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-blood), var(--color-crimson), var(--color-purple));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-base);
}

.story-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--color-border-glow);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow-red);
}

.story-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.story-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.story-card-genre {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-purple-glow);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-purple);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.story-card-status {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.status-pending {
  background: rgba(255, 165, 0, 0.15);
  color: #ffa500;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 165, 0, 0.3);
}

.status-approved {
  background: rgba(0, 200, 80, 0.15);
  color: #00c850;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 200, 80, 0.3);
}

.status-in-production {
  background: rgba(147, 51, 234, 0.15);
  color: var(--color-purple-glow);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-purple);
}

.status-rejected {
  background: rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.15);
  color: var(--color-blood-bright);
  border: 1px solid rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.story-card h3 {
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.story-card-excerpt {
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: 1.7;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.story-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: var(--space-lg);
  padding-top: var(--space-md);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.story-card-author {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.story-card-date {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* ── Pricing Cards ── */
.pricing-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  margin-top: var(--space-3xl);
  align-items: start;
}

.pricing-card {
  background: var(--color-bg-glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-2xl);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.pricing-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow-red);
}

.pricing-card.featured {
  border-color: var(--color-crimson);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.15), var(--color-bg-glass));
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.pricing-card.featured:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05) translateY(-8px);
}

.pricing-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -14px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-blood), var(--color-crimson));
  color: white;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  padding: 6px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(220, 20, 60, 0.4);
}

.pricing-tier {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.pricing-price {
  font-size: var(--text-5xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.pricing-price .currency {
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  vertical-align: super;
}

.pricing-price .period {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-weight: 400;
}

.pricing-desc {
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  min-height: 44px;
}

.pricing-features {
  list-style: none;
  text-align: left;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.pricing-features li {
  padding: var(--space-sm) 0;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
}

.pricing-features li::before {
  content: '✦';
  color: var(--color-crimson);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
}

/* ── Fast Track Section ── */
.fast-track {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.fast-track-inner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(45, 27, 78, 0.3), rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.15));
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-purple);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-4xl);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  animation: borderGlow 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.fast-track-inner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -1px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-purple), var(--color-crimson), var(--color-purple));
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
  mask-composite: exclude;
  opacity: 0.4;
}

.fast-track-icon {
  font-size: 4rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  display: inline-block;
  animation: float 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.fast-track h2 {
  font-size: var(--text-4xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.fast-track-features {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  margin: var(--space-2xl) auto;
  max-width: 800px;
}

.fast-track-feature {
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--space-lg);
}

.fast-track-feature-icon {
  font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  display: block;
}

.fast-track-feature h4 {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.fast-track-feature p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
}

/* ── Modals ── */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--color-bg-modal);
  z-index: var(--z-modal);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-base), visibility var(--transition-base);
}

.modal-overlay.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.modal {
  background: var(--color-bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-2xl);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 500px;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  transform: scale(0.9) translateY(20px);
  transition: transform var(--transition-spring);
  position: relative;
}

.modal-overlay.active .modal {
  transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
}

.modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--space-lg);
  right: var(--space-lg);
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  cursor: pointer;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast);
}

.modal-close:hover {
  color: var(--color-crimson);
  background: rgba(220, 20, 60, 0.1);
}

.modal h2 {
  font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.modal-tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-xs);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 4px;
}

.modal-tab {
  flex: 1;
  padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-md);
  border: none;
  background: none;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
  cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.modal-tab.active {
  background: var(--color-bg-glass);
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.modal-form {
  display: none;
}
.modal-form.active {
  display: block;
}

/* ── Form Elements ── */
.form-group {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.form-input,
.form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
  outline: none;
}

.form-input:focus,
.form-textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-crimson);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(220, 20, 60, 0.15);
}

.form-input::placeholder,
.form-textarea::placeholder {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.form-textarea {
  min-height: 200px;
  resize: vertical;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.form-hint {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-top: var(--space-xs);
}

.form-error {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-crimson);
  margin-top: var(--space-xs);
  display: none;
}

.form-group.error .form-input,
.form-group.error .form-textarea {
  border-color: var(--color-crimson);
}

.form-group.error .form-error {
  display: block;
}

.form-select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  cursor: pointer;
  outline: none;
  appearance: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='12' viewBox='0 0 12 12'%3E%3Cpath fill='%23a09888' d='M6 8L1 3h10z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 16px center;
}

.form-select option {
  background: var(--color-bg-secondary);
}

/* Word counter */
.word-counter {
  text-align: right;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-top: var(--space-xs);
}
.word-counter.warning { color: #ffa500; }
.word-counter.danger { color: var(--color-crimson); }

/* ── Upload Info Bar ── */
.upload-info {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-md);
}

.upload-count {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
}

.upload-count strong {
  color: var(--color-crimson);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
}

/* ── Footer ── */
.footer {
  background: var(--color-bg-secondary);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: var(--space-3xl) 0 var(--space-xl);
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-3xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
}

.footer-brand .nav-logo {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  display: inline-block;
}

.footer-brand p {
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  max-width: 300px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.footer-col h4 {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

.footer-col ul {
  list-style: none;
}

.footer-col li {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.footer-col a {
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-col a:hover {
  color: var(--color-crimson);
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding-top: var(--space-xl);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.footer-bottom p {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.footer-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-md);
}

.footer-socials a {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-socials a:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-crimson);
  color: var(--color-crimson);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(220, 20, 60, 0.2);
}

/* ── Toast Notifications ── */
.toast-container {
  position: fixed;
  top: 100px;
  right: 20px;
  z-index: var(--z-toast);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
}

.toast {
  background: var(--color-bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-lg);
  min-width: 300px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  animation: fadeSlideLeft 0.4s ease;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.toast.success { border-left: 3px solid #00c850; }
.toast.error { border-left: 3px solid var(--color-crimson); }
.toast.info { border-left: 3px solid var(--color-purple-glow); }

.toast-message {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

/* ── Particles canvas ── */
.particles-canvas {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* ── Loading Screen ── */
.loading-screen {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 10000;
  background: var(--color-bg-primary);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, visibility 0.6s ease;
}

.loading-screen.hidden {
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
}

.loading-logo {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  color: var(--color-crimson);
  animation: pulseGlowText 2s ease-in-out infinite;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.loading-bar {
  width: 200px;
  height: 2px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.loading-bar-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-blood), var(--color-crimson));
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  animation: shimmer 1.5s ease-in-out infinite;
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  width: 100%;
}

/* ============================================
   BLOG SECTION
   ============================================ */

.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  margin-top: var(--space-2xl);
}

.blog-card {
  background: var(--color-bg-glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: var(--color-border-glow);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow-red);
}

.blog-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-secondary);
}

.blog-card-img::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 40%, rgba(10, 10, 15, 0.9) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.blog-card-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease, filter 0.6s ease;
  filter: brightness(0.85) saturate(0.9);
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-card-img img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  filter: brightness(1) saturate(1.1);
}

.blog-card-body {
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.blog-card-tag {
  align-self: flex-start;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.blog-card-tag.tag-community {
  color: #00c850;
  background: rgba(0, 200, 80, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 200, 80, 0.3);
}

.blog-card-tag.tag-behind {
  color: var(--color-purple-glow);
  background: rgba(147, 51, 234, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(147, 51, 234, 0.3);
}

.blog-card-tag.tag-gaming {
  color: var(--color-ember);
  background: rgba(255, 69, 0, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 69, 0, 0.3);
}

.blog-card h3 {
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  transition: color var(--transition-base);
}

.blog-card:hover h3 {
  color: var(--color-crimson);
}

.blog-card-excerpt {
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 4;
  line-clamp: 4;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.blog-card-meta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-md);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.blog-card-link {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-crimson);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.blog-card-link:hover {
  text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(220, 20, 60, 0.5);
}

/* ============================================
   INDIVIDUAL BLOG ARTICLE PAGE
   ============================================ */

.blog-article-page {
  min-height: 100vh;
  padding-top: 120px;
}

.blog-article-wrapper {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.blog-article-hero {
  width: 100%;
  height: 400px;
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-secondary);
}

.blog-article-hero-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: brightness(0.65) saturate(0.85);
}

.blog-article-hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 20%, rgba(20, 15, 30, 0.8) 80%, var(--color-bg-glass) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}

.blog-article-content-wrapper {
  padding: 0 var(--space-4xl) var(--space-4xl);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  margin-top: -80px;
}

.blog-article-header {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3xl);
  text-align: center;
}

.blog-article-header .blog-card-tag {
  align-self: center;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-lg);
  display: inline-block;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.blog-article-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  text-shadow: 0 2px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.8);
}

.blog-article-meta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2xl);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  padding: var(--space-md) 0;
}

.blog-author-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
}

.blog-author-avatar {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-blood), var(--color-purple));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: white;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.blog-post-details {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.blog-dot-separator {
  color: var(--color-crimson);
}

.blog-article-content {
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
}

.blog-article-content p {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.blog-article-content .blog-lead {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.blog-article-content h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  margin: var(--space-3xl) 0 var(--space-lg);
}

.blog-article-content h3 {
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  margin: var(--space-xl) 0 var(--space-md);
}

.blog-article-content ul, 
.blog-article-content ol {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  padding-left: var(--space-xl);
}

.blog-article-content li {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  padding-left: var(--space-xs);
}

.blog-article-content li::marker {
  color: var(--color-crimson);
}

.blog-article-content blockquote {
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  margin: var(--space-2xl) 0;
  padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-xl);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-crimson);
  background: rgba(220, 20, 60, 0.05);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
}

.blog-article-cta {
  margin-top: var(--space-4xl);
  padding-top: var(--space-3xl);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}

/* ── Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .pricing-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 420px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
  .pricing-card.featured {
    transform: none;
    order: -1;
  }
  .pricing-card.featured:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
  }

  .fast-track-features {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 400px;
  }

  .blog-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-2xl);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-links {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: rgba(10, 10, 15, 0.98);
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--space-2xl);
    z-index: var(--z-nav);
  }

  .nav-links.active {
    display: flex;
  }

  .nav-links a {
    font-size: var(--text-xl);
  }

  .nav-hamburger {
    display: flex;
  }

  .nav-auth .btn { display: none; }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 10vw, 4rem);
  }
  .hero-subtitle {
    font-size: var(--text-base);
  }

  /* Timeline mobile */
  .timeline::before {
    left: 20px;
  }
  .timeline-step,
  .timeline-step:nth-child(even) {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding-left: 60px;
  }
  .timeline-icon,
  .timeline-icon-circle {
    left: 20px;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    font-size: var(--text-lg);
  }
  .timeline-content {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .timeline-img {
    height: 150px;
  }

  .round-banner {
    padding: var(--space-xl) var(--space-lg);
  }

  .round-stats {
    gap: var(--space-xl);
  }

  .story-grid,
  .games-grid,
  .blog-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 500px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }

  .blog-article-page {
    padding-top: 80px;
  }
  
  .blog-article-hero {
    height: 300px;
  }
  
  .blog-article-content-wrapper {
    padding: 0 var(--space-xl) var(--space-xl);
    margin-top: -60px;
  }
  
  .blog-article-meta {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-md);
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    text-align: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .container {
    padding: 0 var(--space-md);
  }
  .hero-cta {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .hero-badge {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    padding: 6px 14px;
  }
  .countdown {
    gap: var(--space-sm);
  }
  .countdown-value {
    font-size: var(--text-xl);
    padding: var(--space-xs) var(--space-md);
    min-width: 55px;
  }
  .phase-tracker {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    align-items: center;
  }
  .phase-connector {
    width: 2px;
    height: 30px;
  }
  .round-stat-value {
    font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  }
  .ft-feature-card {
    padding: var(--space-md);
  }
  .blog-card-img {
    height: 180px;
  }
  .modal {
    padding: var(--space-xl) var(--space-lg);
  }
}

/* ── Phase Tracker ── */
.phase-tracker {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
  padding: 0 var(--space-xl);
}

.phase-step {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-xs);
  position: relative;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  min-width: 140px;
}

.phase-dot {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-text-muted);
  background: transparent;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  position: relative;
}

.phase-step.active .phase-dot {
  border-color: var(--color-crimson);
  background: var(--color-crimson);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--color-crimson), 0 0 20px rgba(220, 20, 60, 0.3);
}

.phase-step.active .phase-dot::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(220, 20, 60, 0.3);
  animation: pulseGlow 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.phase-step.completed .phase-dot {
  border-color: #00c850;
  background: #00c850;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 200, 80, 0.3);
}

.phase-label {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  transition: color var(--transition-base);
}

.phase-step.active .phase-label {
  color: var(--color-crimson);
}

.phase-step.completed .phase-label {
  color: #00c850;
}

.phase-dates {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.phase-connector {
  width: 60px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-text-muted);
  opacity: 0.3;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  transition: background var(--transition-base), opacity var(--transition-base);
}

.phase-connector.active {
  background: #00c850;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

/* ── Game Cards Gallery ── */
.games-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  margin-top: var(--space-2xl);
}

.game-card {
  background: var(--color-bg-glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.game-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--color-border-glow);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow-red);
}

.game-card-cover {
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-secondary);
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  position: relative;
}

.game-card-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(10, 10, 15, 0.7);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-base);
}

.game-card:hover .game-card-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
}

.game-card-body {
  padding: var(--space-lg);
}

.game-card-genre {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-purple-glow);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.game-card-body h3 {
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  margin: var(--space-sm) 0 var(--space-xs);
}

.game-card-desc {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.game-card-meta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: var(--space-md);
  padding-top: var(--space-sm);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* ── Coming Soon Placeholder ── */
.coming-soon-container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: var(--space-2xl);
}

.coming-soon-card {
  max-width: 500px;
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--space-3xl) var(--space-2xl);
  background: var(--color-bg-glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.coming-soon-icon {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-lg);
}

.coming-soon-icon img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: brightness(0.85) saturate(0.8);
  transition: transform 0.5s ease, filter 0.5s ease;
}

.coming-soon-card:hover .coming-soon-icon img {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  filter: brightness(1) saturate(1);
}

.coming-soon-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

.coming-soon-card p {
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  max-width: 400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.coming-soon-pulse {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -2px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-border-glow);
  animation: pulseGlow 3s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ── Hero Tagline ── */
.hero-tagline {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-xl);
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-weight: 300;
}

/* ── Hero Stats Row ── */
.hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-3xl);
  margin-top: var(--space-2xl);
  padding-top: var(--space-xl);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.hero-stat {
  text-align: center;
}

.hero-stat-value {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  color: var(--color-crimson);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.hero-stat-label {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .hero-stats {
    gap: var(--space-lg);
  }
  .hero-stat-value {
    font-size: var(--text-xl);
  }
}

/* ── Pricing: Fast Track Card ── */
.pricing-card.fast-track-card {
  border-color: var(--color-purple);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(107, 33, 168, 0.12), var(--color-bg-glass));
  position: relative;
}

.pricing-card.fast-track-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -1px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-purple), var(--color-purple-glow), var(--color-purple));
  z-index: -1;
  opacity: 0.3;
  animation: borderGlow 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* ============================================
   FAST TRACK – Godly Premium Section
   ============================================ */

.fast-track-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.fast-track-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 50%, rgba(107, 33, 168, 0.15) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 50%, rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.1) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%, rgba(147, 51, 234, 0.08) 0%, transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Premium Header */
.ft-hero {
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--space-3xl) 0 var(--space-2xl);
}

.ft-glow-orb {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(147, 51, 234, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  animation: pulseGlow 5s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ft-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 6px 24px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-purple-glow);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  color: var(--color-purple-glow);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(147, 51, 234, 0.5);
}

.ft-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

.ft-title span {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-purple-glow), #e879f9, var(--color-purple-glow));
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.ft-subtitle {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.8;
  font-weight: 300;
}

.ft-subtitle strong {
  color: var(--color-purple-glow);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Fast Track Timeline */
.ft-timeline {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  margin: var(--space-3xl) auto;
  max-width: 900px;
  position: relative;
}

.ft-timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 35px;
  left: 15%;
  right: 15%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--color-purple), var(--color-purple-glow), var(--color-purple), transparent);
  opacity: 0.4;
}

.ft-step {
  flex: 1;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.ft-step-number {
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-lg);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-purple), var(--color-purple-glow));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  color: white;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 20px rgba(147, 51, 234, 0.4),
    0 0 40px rgba(147, 51, 234, 0.2),
    inset 0 0 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  position: relative;
}

.ft-step-number::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(147, 51, 234, 0.3);
  animation: pulseGlow 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.ft-step-content h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

.ft-step-content p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 260px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Feature Cards Grid */
.ft-features {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-3xl);
}

.ft-feature-card {
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  background: rgba(107, 33, 168, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(147, 51, 234, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ft-feature-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--color-purple-glow), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-base);
}

.ft-feature-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(147, 51, 234, 0.4);
  background: rgba(107, 33, 168, 0.12);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(107, 33, 168, 0.15);
}

.ft-feature-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.ft-feature-icon {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-md);
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(147, 51, 234, 0.4);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-purple-glow);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.ft-feature-card:hover .ft-feature-icon {
  border-color: var(--color-purple-glow);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(147, 51, 234, 0.3);
  background: rgba(147, 51, 234, 0.1);
}

.ft-feature-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

.ft-feature-card p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* CTA Area */
.ft-cta-container {
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--space-2xl) 0;
}

.ft-price-display {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.ft-price-amount {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 5rem);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-purple-glow), #e879f9, white);
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: block;
  line-height: 1;
}

.ft-price-label {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  margin-top: var(--space-xs);
  display: block;
}

.ft-cta-btn {
  padding: 20px 60px;
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  box-shadow:
    0 4px 15px rgba(107, 33, 168, 0.4),
    0 0 40px rgba(147, 51, 234, 0.15);
}

.ft-cta-btn:hover {
  box-shadow:
    0 8px 30px rgba(147, 51, 234, 0.5),
    0 0 60px rgba(147, 51, 234, 0.2);
}

.ft-guarantee {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-top: var(--space-lg);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* Responsive Fast Track */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .ft-features {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .ft-timeline {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-lg);
  }
  .ft-timeline::before {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .ft-features {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .ft-cta-btn {
    padding: 16px 40px;
    font-size: var(--text-base);
  }
}

/* ============================================
   COMMUNITY TALES SHOWCASE
   ============================================ */

/* Author Credit Banner */
.credit-banner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-xl);
  margin: var(--space-2xl) auto var(--space-3xl);
  max-width: 800px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(220, 20, 60, 0.08), rgba(147, 51, 234, 0.06));
  border: 1px solid rgba(220, 20, 60, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.credit-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 4px;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-crimson), var(--color-purple-glow));
}

.credit-banner-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.credit-banner-text {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.credit-banner-text strong {
  color: var(--color-crimson);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

/* Tales Grid */
.tales-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  margin-top: var(--space-2xl);
}

/* Tale Card */
.tale-card {
  background: var(--color-bg-glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.tale-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-blood), var(--color-crimson), var(--color-purple));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-base);
}

.tale-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: var(--color-border-glow);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow-red);
}

.tale-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Card Header */
.tale-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.tale-card-genre {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-purple-glow);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-purple);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.tale-card-badge {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  color: var(--color-crimson);
  background: rgba(220, 20, 60, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(220, 20, 60, 0.25);
}

/* Title & Author */
.tale-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
  line-height: 1.3;
  transition: color var(--transition-base);
}

.tale-card:hover .tale-card-title {
  color: var(--color-crimson);
}

.tale-card-author-name {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.tale-card-author-name strong {
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Excerpt with fade overlay */
.tale-card-excerpt {
  position: relative;
  flex-grow: 1;
  max-height: 200px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.tale-card-excerpt p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  font-style: italic;
}

.tale-card-excerpt p:first-child::before {
  content: '"';
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  color: var(--color-crimson);
  opacity: 0.5;
  position: absolute;
  top: -8px;
  left: -4px;
}

.tale-fade-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 80px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(15, 15, 25, 0.95));
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}



/* Card Footer */
.tale-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: var(--space-lg);
  padding-top: var(--space-md);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.tale-card-words,
.tale-card-playtime {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.tale-card-playtime {
  color: var(--color-purple-glow);
}

/* CTA Block */
.tales-cta {
  margin-top: var(--space-3xl);
  text-align: center;
}

.tales-cta-inner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.15), rgba(45, 27, 78, 0.2));
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-3xl) var(--space-2xl);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.tales-cta-inner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%, rgba(220, 20, 60, 0.08), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.tales-cta-inner h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  position: relative;
}

.tales-cta-inner p {
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  max-width: 580px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-xl);
  line-height: 1.7;
  position: relative;
}

.tales-cta-inner p strong {
  color: var(--color-crimson);
}

.tales-cta-inner .btn {
  position: relative;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .tales-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .tales-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .credit-banner {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .credit-banner::before {
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
  }

  .tale-card-excerpt {
    max-height: 160px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .tales-cta-inner {
    padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-lg);
  }

  .tales-cta-inner h3 {
    font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  }
}

/* ── Google Sign-In Button ── */
.btn-google {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 24px;
  background: #fff;
  color: #3c4043;
  border: 1px solid #dadce0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 500;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.btn-google:hover {
  background: #f7f8f8;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-google:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.btn-google:disabled {
  opacity: 0.6;
  cursor: not-allowed;
  transform: none;
}

.btn-google svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ── Selected Story Card ── */
.selected-story-container {
  margin-top: var(--space-2xl);
}

.selected-story-card {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(25, 15, 40, 0.8), rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.12));
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(220, 20, 60, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-3xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  animation: selectedReveal 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) both;
}

.selected-story-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 20%, rgba(220, 20, 60, 0.08), transparent 60%),
              radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 80%, rgba(147, 51, 234, 0.06), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.selected-story-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-blood), var(--color-crimson), var(--color-purple-glow), var(--color-crimson), var(--color-blood));
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  animation: shimmerBorder 3s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes shimmerBorder {
  0% { background-position: 200% 0; }
  100% { background-position: -200% 0; }
}

@keyframes selectedReveal {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px) scale(0.97);
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  }
}

/* Header row */
.selected-story-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  position: relative;
}

.selected-story-trophy {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-blood), var(--color-crimson));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(220, 20, 60, 0.4), 0 0 40px rgba(220, 20, 60, 0.15);
  animation: trophyPulse 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes trophyPulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(220, 20, 60, 0.4), 0 0 40px rgba(220, 20, 60, 0.15); }
  50% { box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(220, 20, 60, 0.6), 0 0 60px rgba(220, 20, 60, 0.25); }
}

.selected-story-badge {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: var(--color-crimson);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(220, 20, 60, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(220, 20, 60, 0.08);
}

.selected-story-round-tag {
  margin-left: auto;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

/* Title */
.selected-story-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-4xl);
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  line-height: 1.15;
  position: relative;
}

/* Tagline */
.selected-story-tagline {
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  line-height: 1.6;
  padding-left: var(--space-md);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-crimson);
}

/* Meta pills row */
.selected-story-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.selected-story-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.selected-story-pill .pill-icon {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* Synopsis */
.selected-story-synopsis {
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: 1.8;
  max-width: 700px;
  position: relative;
}

.selected-story-synopsis-label {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-crimson);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

/* Footer */
.selected-story-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: var(--space-xl);
  padding-top: var(--space-lg);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.selected-story-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
}

.selected-story-author-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-purple-deep), var(--color-purple));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: white;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.selected-story-date {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .selected-story-card {
    padding: var(--space-xl) var(--space-lg);
  }

  .selected-story-title {
    font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  }

  .selected-story-header {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .selected-story-round-tag {
    margin-left: 0;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .selected-story-footer {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
}