/* ===== TYPEWRITER PLATFORM STYLES ===== */
@import url('../fonts/typewryter-fonts.css');

:root {
  --ink: #1a1209;
  --parchment: #faf6ee;
  --cream: #f5ede0;
  --amber: #c8872a;
  --amber-light: #e6a84a;
  --amber-dark: #8a5a0a;
  --rust: #a83222;
  --sage: #4a6741;
  --mist: #7a8fa6;
  --gold: #d4a843;
  --black: #0d0a06;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --shadow: rgba(26,18,9,0.15);
  --radius: 4px;
  --radius-lg: 12px;
}

/* ===== STORY CATEGORY PALETTE =====
   Each story card carries data-cat="<slug>". These variables colour
   the cover gradient, topic label, and hover border. */
.story-card,
.story-card-featured {
  --cat-bg-from: #1a1209;
  --cat-bg-to: #2d1a0e;
  --cat-accent: #c8872a;
}
.story-card[data-cat="politics-society"],
.story-card-featured[data-cat="politics-society"] {
  --cat-bg-from: #3a1a1a;
  --cat-bg-to: #7a1d1d;
  --cat-accent: #d96b6b;
}
.story-card[data-cat="romance-relationships"],
.story-card-featured[data-cat="romance-relationships"] {
  --cat-bg-from: #3a1a2a;
  --cat-bg-to: #7a2a4a;
  --cat-accent: #e89bbf;
}
.story-card[data-cat="parenting-family"],
.story-card-featured[data-cat="parenting-family"] {
  --cat-bg-from: #2a2a1a;
  --cat-bg-to: #5a4a2a;
  --cat-accent: #e8c179;
}
.story-card[data-cat="witchcraft-fantasy"],
.story-card-featured[data-cat="witchcraft-fantasy"] {
  --cat-bg-from: #1a1a3a;
  --cat-bg-to: #3a1a5a;
  --cat-accent: #a878d6;
}
.story-card[data-cat="marriage-domestic-life"],
.story-card-featured[data-cat="marriage-domestic-life"] {
  --cat-bg-from: #2a1a1a;
  --cat-bg-to: #4a2a2a;
  --cat-accent: #d49a85;
}
.story-card[data-cat="motivational-stories"],
.story-card-featured[data-cat="motivational-stories"] {
  --cat-bg-from: #2a1a0a;
  --cat-bg-to: #7a4a1a;
  --cat-accent: #f0a060;
}
.story-card[data-cat="ai-future-worlds"],
.story-card-featured[data-cat="ai-future-worlds"] {
  --cat-bg-from: #0a1a2a;
  --cat-bg-to: #1a3a5a;
  --cat-accent: #6bb4e8;
}
.story-card[data-cat="culture-identity"],
.story-card-featured[data-cat="culture-identity"] {
  --cat-bg-from: #2a1a2a;
  --cat-bg-to: #5a2a4a;
  --cat-accent: #d49ad4;
}
.story-card[data-cat="mystery-suspense"],
.story-card-featured[data-cat="mystery-suspense"] {
  --cat-bg-from: #0a0a1a;
  --cat-bg-to: #1a1a3a;
  --cat-accent: #9aa8e8;
}
.story-card[data-cat="poetry-literary-writing"],
.story-card-featured[data-cat="poetry-literary-writing"] {
  --cat-bg-from: #1a2a1a;
  --cat-bg-to: #2a4a2a;
  --cat-accent: #9ad49a;
}
.story-card[data-cat="mature-romance"],
.story-card-featured[data-cat="mature-romance"] {
  --cat-bg-from: #2a0a1a;
  --cat-bg-to: #5a1a3a;
  --cat-accent: #e87fa0;
}
.story-card[data-cat="travel-places"],
.story-card-featured[data-cat="travel-places"] {
  --cat-bg-from: #0a1a2a;
  --cat-bg-to: #1a4a5a;
  --cat-accent: #6bd4d4;
}
.story-card[data-cat="mental-health"],
.story-card-featured[data-cat="mental-health"] {
  --cat-bg-from: #1a2a2a;
  --cat-bg-to: #2a4a4a;
  --cat-accent: #9ad4c4;
}
.story-card[data-cat="business-creator"],
.story-card-featured[data-cat="business-creator"] {
  --cat-bg-from: #2a1a0a;
  --cat-bg-to: #4a3a1a;
  --cat-accent: #d4b870;
}

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  background-color: var(--parchment);
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(250,246,238,0.9), rgba(250,246,238,0.9)),
    url('../images/logo.jpg');
  background-repeat: no-repeat, no-repeat;
  background-position: center center, center center;
  background-size: cover, min(62vw, 760px) auto;
  background-attachment: fixed, fixed;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.7;
  min-height: 100vh;
}

a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }

/* ===== NAVIGATION ===== */
.nav {
  background: var(--black);
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--amber);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  padding: 0 2rem;
}
.nav-inner {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 64px;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.nav-logo {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-family: 'Special Elite', cursive;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--amber);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.nav-logo span { color: var(--white); }

/* Circular logo mark - the recognisable brand icon */
.nav-logo-mark {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  background: var(--parchment);
  border: 2px solid var(--amber);
  padding: 3px;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 1px rgba(0,0,0,0.4),
    0 2px 10px rgba(200,135,42,0.35);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.nav-logo:hover .nav-logo-mark {
  transform: rotate(-6deg) scale(1.05);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 1px rgba(0,0,0,0.4),
    0 3px 14px rgba(230,168,74,0.55);
}
.nav-logo-text {
  font-family: 'Special Elite', cursive;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--amber);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  line-height: 1;
}
.nav-logo-text span { color: var(--white); }

/* Smaller on tight screens so the nav doesn't break */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .nav-logo-mark { width: 38px; height: 38px; padding: 2px; }
  .nav-logo-text { font-size: 1.2rem; }
  .nav-logo { gap: 0.5rem; }
}
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.nav-links a {
  color: #ccc;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: all 0.2s;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}
.nav-links a:hover, .nav-links a.active { color: var(--amber); }
.nav-actions { display: flex; gap: 0.5rem; align-items: center; }
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s;
  border: none;
  font-family: inherit;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}
.btn-ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: #ccc;
  border: 1px solid #444;
}
.btn-ghost:hover { border-color: var(--amber); color: var(--amber); }
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--amber);
  color: var(--black);
}
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--amber-light); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--amber);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--amber);
}
.btn-outline:hover { background: var(--amber); color: var(--black); }
.btn-danger {
  background: var(--rust);
  color: #fff;
}
.btn-danger:hover { opacity: 0.9; }
.btn-sm { padding: 0.35rem 0.8rem; font-size: 0.8rem; }
.btn-lg { padding: 0.75rem 1.75rem; font-size: 1rem; }

/* ===== HERO ===== */
.hero {
  background: var(--black);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 6rem 2rem 4rem;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 60% 40%, rgba(200,135,42,0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-typewriter {
  font-family: 'Special Elite', cursive;
  font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 2vw, 1.1rem);
  color: var(--amber);
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.hero h1 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.hero h1 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--amber); }
.hero-sub {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #bbb;
  max-width: 580px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
}
.hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 1rem; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 3rem;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 4rem;
  padding-top: 3rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #222;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.stat-item { text-align: center; }
.stat-num {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--amber);
  display: block;
}
.stat-label { font-size: 0.8rem; color: #888; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; }

.hero-excerpt {
  max-width: 660px;
  margin: 3.5rem auto 0;
  padding-top: 2.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(200,135,42,0.25);
  text-align: center;
  opacity: 1;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}
.hero-excerpt.fading { opacity: 0; }
.hero-excerpt-text {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.6rem);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #e8dccb;
  margin: 0 0 1rem 0;
  quotes: "\201C" "\201D";
}
.hero-excerpt-text::before { content: open-quote; opacity: 0.5; margin-right: 0.15em; }
.hero-excerpt-text::after { content: close-quote; opacity: 0.5; margin-left: 0.15em; }
.hero-excerpt-attribution {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--amber);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.hero-excerpt-attribution a {
  color: inherit;
  border-bottom: 1px dotted rgba(200,135,42,0.4);
}
.hero-excerpt-attribution a:hover { border-bottom-color: var(--amber); }

/* ===== TOPICS BAR ===== */
.topics-bar {
  background: var(--cream);
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2d9c8;
  padding: 0.75rem 2rem;
  overflow-x: auto;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.topics-bar-inner {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.topic-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid #ddd;
  color: var(--ink);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.topic-chip:hover, .topic-chip.active {
  border-color: var(--amber);
  background: var(--amber);
  color: var(--black);
}
.topic-chip .chip-icon { font-size: 1rem; }

/* ===== LAYOUT ===== */
.page { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 2.5rem 2rem; }
.page-wide { max-width: 1400px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 2.5rem 2rem; }

.grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; }
.grid-3 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; }
.sidebar-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 320px; gap: 2rem; align-items: start; }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .grid-2, .grid-3, .sidebar-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero { padding: 4rem 1.5rem 3rem; }
  .hero-stats { gap: 2rem; }
}

/* ===== STORY CARDS ===== */
.section-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--cream);
}
.section-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.section-link { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--amber); font-weight: 600; }
.section-link:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

.story-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid #e8ddd0;
  transition: all 0.25s;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.story-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px var(--shadow);
  border-color: var(--cat-accent);
}
.story-card-cover {
  height: 180px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 20%, rgba(255,255,255,0.06) 0%, transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cat-bg-from), var(--cat-bg-to));
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 3.5rem;
}
.story-card-cover img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }

.story-cover-text {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  color: #fff;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 20%, rgba(255,255,255,0.06) 0%, transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cat-bg-from), var(--cat-bg-to));
}
.story-cover-text .sct-topic {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--cat-accent);
  opacity: 0.85;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.story-cover-text .sct-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 1.7rem);
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
}
.story-cover-text .sct-author {
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  font-family: 'Special Elite', cursive;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--cat-accent);
  opacity: 0.85;
}
.story-card-featured .sct-title { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.4rem); }
.story-card-featured .sct-topic { font-size: 0.78rem; }
.story-card-featured .sct-author { font-size: 0.88rem; }

.story-card-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.75rem;
  left: 0.75rem;
  background: var(--amber);
  color: var(--black);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.story-card-badge.new { background: var(--sage); color: #fff; }
.story-card-badge.hot { background: var(--rust); color: #fff; }
.story-card-body { padding: 1.25rem; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem; }
.story-card-topic {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--cat-accent);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}
.story-card-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.story-card-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #666;
  line-height: 1.6;
  flex: 1;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.story-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #f0e8dc;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #888;
}
.story-card-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink); }
.avatar {
  width: 26px; height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--amber);
  color: var(--black);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  object-fit: cover;
  vertical-align: middle;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--cream);
}
/* When .avatar is an <img> tag, make sure it crops cleanly */
img.avatar { background: var(--parchment); }
.avatar-lg { width: 44px; height: 44px; font-size: 1rem; }
.avatar-xl { width: 64px; height: 64px; font-size: 1.4rem; }
.story-card-meta { display: flex; gap: 0.75rem; }
.meta-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.3rem; }

/* ===== FEATURED CARD ===== */
.story-card-featured {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid #e8ddd0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.25s;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.story-card-featured:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px var(--shadow);
  border-color: var(--cat-accent);
}
.story-card-featured .story-card-cover { height: 100%; min-height: 220px; font-size: 5rem; }
.story-card-featured .story-card-body { padding: 2rem; justify-content: center; }
.story-card-featured .story-card-title { font-size: 1.5rem; }
.story-card-featured .story-card-excerpt { -webkit-line-clamp: 3; }
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .story-card-featured { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .story-card-featured .story-card-cover { height: 180px; min-height: unset; }
}

/* ===== CHAPTER READER ===== */
.reader-container {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 2rem 1rem;
}
.chapter-header { margin-bottom: 3rem; }
.chapter-series {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--amber-dark);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.chapter-series a { color: var(--amber); }
.chapter-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.chapter-meta-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding: 1rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid #e2d9c8;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2d9c8;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #777;
}
.chapter-author-info { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem; color: var(--ink); }
.chapter-author-name { font-weight: 600; }
.chapter-author-sub { font-size: 0.78rem; color: #888; }
.separator { color: #ccc; }

.story-body {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  line-height: 1.95;
  color: #2a1f14;
}
.story-body p { margin-bottom: 1.5em; }
.story-body p:first-child::first-letter {
  float: left;
  font-size: 4em;
  line-height: 0.75;
  margin: 0.08em 0.1em 0 0;
  color: var(--amber-dark);
  font-weight: 900;
}

/* ===== REACTION BAR ===== */
.reaction-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 1.25rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid #e2d9c8;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2d9c8;
  margin: 2.5rem 0;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.reaction-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 1.5px solid #ddd;
  background: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s;
  font-family: inherit;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.reaction-btn:hover { border-color: var(--amber); background: #fff8f0; }
.reaction-btn.active { border-color: var(--amber); background: var(--amber); color: var(--black); }
.reaction-count { font-weight: 600; }
.share-btn {
  margin-left: auto;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1.5px solid #ddd;
  color: #666;
  padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.share-btn:hover { border-color: var(--amber); color: var(--amber); }

/* ===== PREDICTION BOX ===== */
.prediction-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff8ec 0%, #fff3e0 100%);
  border: 2px solid var(--amber-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
}
.prediction-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  color: var(--amber-dark);
}
.prediction-sub { font-size: 0.85rem; color: #888; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.prediction-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 90px;
  padding: 0.9rem 1rem;
  border: 1.5px solid #e0cba8;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1rem;
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--ink);
  resize: vertical;
  transition: border-color 0.2s;
}
.prediction-textarea:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--amber); }
.prediction-footer { display: flex; justify-content: flex-end; margin-top: 0.75rem; gap: 0.5rem; }

/* ===== COMMENTS ===== */
.comments-section { margin-top: 2.5rem; }
.comments-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.comment-form {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid #e2d9c8;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.comment-form-row { display: flex; gap: 0.75rem; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.comment-form input, .comment-form textarea {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
  border: 1.5px solid #ddd;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  background: var(--parchment);
  color: var(--ink);
  transition: border-color 0.2s;
}
.comment-form input:focus, .comment-form textarea:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--amber); }
.comment-form textarea { min-height: 80px; resize: vertical; width: 100%; }
.comment-form-actions { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; margin-top: 0.75rem; }
.comment-form-hint { font-size: 0.8rem; color: #999; }

.comment-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.25rem; }
.comment-thread {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}
.comment-item {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid #ede5d8;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  transition: border-color 0.2s;
}
.comment-item:hover { border-color: var(--amber-light); }
.comment-header { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.75rem; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.comment-author-info { flex: 1; }
.comment-author-name { font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.comment-timestamp { font-size: 0.75rem; color: #aaa; }
.comment-type-tag {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.tag-prediction { background: #fff3cd; color: #856404; }
.tag-review { background: #d1ecf1; color: #0c5460; }
.tag-reaction { background: #f8d7da; color: #721c24; }
.comment-text { font-size: 0.92rem; line-height: 1.7; color: #333; }
.comment-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #999;
}
.comment-like-btn {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  padding: 0;
  font-family: inherit;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.comment-like-btn:hover, .comment-like-btn.active { color: var(--rust); }
.comment-reply-btn {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #999;
  font-family: inherit;
  padding: 0;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.comment-reply-btn:hover { color: var(--amber); }
.reply-form-slot { margin-top: 0.9rem; }
.comment-reply-form {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--amber-light);
  padding-left: 0.9rem;
}
.comment-reply-form textarea {
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 76px;
  padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
  border: 1.5px solid #ddd;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  background: var(--parchment);
  color: var(--ink);
  resize: vertical;
}
.comment-reply-form textarea:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--amber); background: var(--white); }

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .comment-thread { margin-left: 0 !important; }
  .comment-thread .comment-thread {
    border-left: 2px solid #eadfce;
    padding-left: 0.75rem;
  }
  .comment-footer { gap: 0.65rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
}

/* ===== SIDEBAR ===== */
.sidebar-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid #e8ddd0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.sidebar-card-header {
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f0e8dc;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  background: var(--cream);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.sidebar-card-body { padding: 1.25rem; }

.chapter-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.25rem; }
.chapter-list-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.6rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.2s;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.chapter-list-item:hover { background: var(--cream); }
.chapter-list-item.active { background: #fff3e0; color: var(--amber-dark); font-weight: 600; }
.chapter-num {
  width: 24px; height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--cream);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.chapter-list-item.active .chapter-num { background: var(--amber); color: var(--black); }
.chapter-list-item.locked { opacity: 0.5; }

/* ===== SUBSCRIPTION BANNER ===== */
.backstage-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a1209 0%, #2d1f0e 100%);
  border: 2px solid var(--amber);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  color: var(--white);
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.backstage-icon { font-size: 2.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.backstage-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--amber);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.backstage-desc { font-size: 0.82rem; color: #bbb; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.backstage-price {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}
.backstage-price span { font-size: 0.9rem; color: #aaa; font-weight: 400; }

/* ===== WRITER DASHBOARD ===== */
.dash-header {
  background: var(--black);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 2rem;
}
.dash-header-inner {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.dash-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.dash-subtitle { font-size: 0.85rem; color: #aaa; }
.dash-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-left: auto;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.dash-stat-item { text-align: right; }
.dash-stat-num { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--amber); }
.dash-stat-label { font-size: 0.75rem; color: #888; }

.tab-bar {
  background: var(--white);
  border-bottom: 2px solid #e8ddd0;
  padding: 0 2rem;
  display: flex;
  gap: 0;
  overflow-x: auto;
}
.tab-bar-inner { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; display: flex; gap: 0; }
.tab-btn {
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #888;
  border: none;
  background: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
  margin-bottom: -2px;
  font-family: inherit;
  transition: all 0.2s;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.tab-btn:hover { color: var(--ink); }
.tab-btn.active { color: var(--amber-dark); border-bottom-color: var(--amber); font-weight: 600; }

.tab-content { display: none; }
.tab-content.active { display: block; }

/* ===== PUBLISH FORM ===== */
.publish-form {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid #e8ddd0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
}
.form-group { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #555;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.form-input, .form-select, .form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border: 1.5px solid #ddd;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  background: var(--parchment);
  color: var(--ink);
  transition: border-color 0.2s;
}
.form-input:focus, .form-select:focus, .form-textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--amber);
  background: var(--white);
}
.form-textarea {
  min-height: 380px;
  resize: vertical;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
}
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
.form-hint { font-size: 0.78rem; color: #999; margin-top: 0.35rem; }
.form-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #eee;
}

/* ===== SIGNUP PAGE ===== */
.signup-page {
  min-height: 100vh;
  background: var(--black);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
}
.signup-left {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #1a1209 0%, #0d0a06 100%);
  padding: 4rem 3rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.signup-left::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -20%;
  width: 140%;
  height: 200%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(200,135,42,0.12) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.signup-left-logo {
  font-family: 'Special Elite', cursive;
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--amber);
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}
.signup-left-logo span { color: var(--white); }
.signup-tagline {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.signup-tagline em { color: var(--amber); font-style: italic; }
.signup-features { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; margin-top: 2rem; }
.signup-features li { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.75rem; color: #bbb; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.signup-features li .feat-icon { color: var(--amber); font-size: 1.1rem; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 0.1rem; }
.signup-right {
  background: var(--parchment);
  padding: 4rem 3rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}
.signup-form-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.signup-form-sub { color: #777; font-size: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.plan-cards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0.75rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.plan-card {
  border: 2px solid #ddd;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s;
  text-align: center;
}
.plan-card:hover { border-color: var(--amber-light); }
.plan-card.selected { border-color: var(--amber); background: #fff8f0; }
.plan-card-name { font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 0.25rem; }
.plan-card-price { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 900; color: var(--amber-dark); }
.plan-card-price span { font-size: 0.8rem; color: #999; font-weight: 400; font-family: inherit; }
.plan-card-desc { font-size: 0.75rem; color: #888; margin-top: 0.25rem; }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .signup-page { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .signup-left { padding: 3rem 2rem; }
  .signup-right { padding: 3rem 2rem; }
}

/* ===== MODAL ===== */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.65);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 1000;
  padding: 1rem;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.25s;
}
.modal-overlay.open { opacity: 1; pointer-events: all; }
.modal {
  background: var(--parchment);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  max-width: 500px;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 2rem;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: transform 0.25s;
}
.modal-overlay.open .modal { transform: translateY(0); }
.modal-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.modal-footer { display: flex; gap: 0.75rem; justify-content: flex-end; margin-top: 1.25rem; }

/* ===== TOAST ===== */
.toast-container {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 1.5rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  z-index: 2000;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.toast {
  background: var(--black);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--amber);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  animation: slideIn 0.3s ease, fadeOut 0.3s ease 2.7s forwards;
  max-width: 320px;
}
.toast.success { border-left-color: var(--sage); }
.toast.error { border-left-color: var(--rust); }
@keyframes slideIn { from { transform: translateX(100%); opacity: 0; } to { transform: translateX(0); opacity: 1; } }
@keyframes fadeOut { from { opacity: 1; } to { opacity: 0; } }

/* ===== MISC ===== */
.divider { border: none; border-top: 1px solid #e2d9c8; margin: 2rem 0; }
.badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.badge-amber { background: #fff3cd; color: #856404; }
.badge-green { background: #d4edda; color: #155724; }
.badge-blue { background: #cce5ff; color: #004085; }
.tag-wrap { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.4rem; margin: 0.5rem 0; }
.text-muted { color: #888; }
.text-amber { color: var(--amber); }
.text-sm { font-size: 0.85rem; }
.fw-bold { font-weight: 700; }
.mt-1 { margin-top: 0.5rem; }
.mt-2 { margin-top: 1rem; }
.mt-3 { margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.mb-1 { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.mb-2 { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.progress-bar {
  height: 4px;
  background: #e8ddd0;
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}
.progress-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--amber);
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: width 0.4s ease;
}
.empty-state {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 3rem 1rem;
  color: #aaa;
}
.empty-state .empty-icon { font-size: 3rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.empty-state p { font-size: 0.9rem; }

/* Reading progress bar */
#reading-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 64px;
  left: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--amber);
  z-index: 99;
  transition: width 0.1s linear;
  pointer-events: none;
}