/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PURE FIRE SCRIPTS — Main Stylesheet
   Author: John Austin Snook | Cross Blade Chronicles
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ─── FONTS ─────────────────────────────────────── */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Cinzel:wght@400;500;600;700;800;900&family=Cinzel+Decorative:wght@400;700&family=Crimson+Pro:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;0,500;0,600;1,300;1,400&display=swap');

/* ─── CUSTOM PROPERTIES ─────────────────────────── */
:root {
  --fire-orange:     #E8651A;
  --fire-amber:      #F4A022;
  --fire-gold:       #C9A84C;
  --fire-crimson:    #8B1A1A;
  --fire-ember:      #CC3300;
  --coal-black:      #0A0806;
  --deep-char:       #120D0A;
  --char-mid:        #1C1410;
  --char-light:      #2A1F18;
  --ash-brown:       #3D2B1E;
  --smoke-grey:      #6B5A4E;
  --parchment:       #F5E6CC;
  --parchment-dim:   #D4BE98;
  --white:           #FFFFFF;

  --font-display:    'Cinzel Decorative', 'Cinzel', Georgia, serif;
  --font-heading:    'Cinzel', Georgia, serif;
  --font-body:       'Crimson Pro', 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', Georgia, serif;

  --ease-out-expo:   cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --ease-in-out:     cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);

  --nav-height:      80px;
  --section-pad:     120px;
}

/* ─── RESET & BASE ──────────────────────────────── */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
}

body {
  background-color: var(--coal-black);
  color: var(--parchment);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.7;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  cursor: default;
}

body.loading { overflow: hidden; }

img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul { list-style: none; }

/* ─── SCROLLBAR ─────────────────────────────────── */
::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 6px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--coal-black); }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--fire-ember); border-radius: 3px; }

/* ─── PRELOADER ─────────────────────────────────── */
#preloader {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 9999;
  background: var(--coal-black);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-direction: column; gap: 24px;
  transition: opacity 0.8s var(--ease-out-expo), visibility 0.8s;
}
#preloader.hidden { opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; pointer-events: none; }

.preloader-flame {
  width: 48px; height: 64px;
  position: relative;
}
.preloader-flame::before,
.preloader-flame::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  border-radius: 50% 50% 30% 30%;
  animation: flicker 1s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.preloader-flame::before {
  width: 28px; height: 50px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 40%, var(--fire-amber), var(--fire-ember));
  animation-delay: 0s;
}
.preloader-flame::after {
  width: 16px; height: 34px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 40%, #FFF8E0, var(--fire-amber));
  bottom: 6px;
  animation-delay: 0.2s;
}

.preloader-text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.4em;
  color: var(--fire-gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  animation: pulse-text 1.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes flicker {
  0%   { transform: translateX(-50%) scaleX(1)   scaleY(1)   skewX(0deg); }
  25%  { transform: translateX(-48%) scaleX(0.95) scaleY(1.04) skewX(-2deg); }
  50%  { transform: translateX(-50%) scaleX(1.02) scaleY(0.98) skewX(1deg); }
  75%  { transform: translateX(-52%) scaleX(0.97) scaleY(1.02) skewX(2deg); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%) scaleX(1)   scaleY(1.05) skewX(-1deg); }
}
@keyframes pulse-text {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.4; }
  50%       { opacity: 1; }
}

/* ─── CUSTOM CURSOR ─────────────────────────────── */
.cursor-dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  background: var(--fire-orange);
  border-radius: 50%;
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0;
  pointer-events: none; z-index: 9998;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
}
.cursor-ring {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(232, 101, 26, 0.5);
  border-radius: 50%;
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0;
  pointer-events: none; z-index: 9997;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition: width 0.3s var(--ease-out-expo),
              height 0.3s var(--ease-out-expo),
              border-color 0.3s;
}
.cursor-ring.hovered { width: 56px; height: 56px; border-color: var(--fire-orange); }

/* ─── NAVIGATION ────────────────────────────────── */
#nav {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: var(--nav-height);
  z-index: 1000;
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  padding: 0 60px;
  transition: background 0.5s var(--ease-in-out),
              box-shadow 0.5s,
              backdrop-filter 0.5s;
}
#nav.scrolled {
  background: rgba(10, 8, 6, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(232, 101, 26, 0.15),
              0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}

.nav-logo {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--fire-gold);
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.nav-logo span { color: var(--fire-orange); }
.nav-logo::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; bottom: -4px; left: 0;
  width: 0; height: 1px;
  background: var(--fire-gold);
  transition: width 0.4s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.nav-logo:hover::after { width: 100%; }

.nav-links {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 40px;
  margin-left: auto;
}
.nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--parchment-dim);
  position: relative;
  transition: color 0.3s;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; bottom: -4px; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--fire-orange);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: right;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.nav-link:hover { color: var(--parchment); }
.nav-link:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); transform-origin: left; }

.nav-cta {
  margin-left: 32px;
  padding: 10px 24px;
  border: 1px solid var(--fire-orange);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--fire-orange);
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}
.nav-cta::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: var(--fire-orange);
  transform: translateX(-100%);
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.nav-cta:hover { color: var(--coal-black); }
.nav-cta:hover::before { transform: translateX(0); }
.nav-cta span { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* Hamburger */
.nav-hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column; gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer; padding: 8px;
  margin-left: auto;
}
.nav-hamburger span {
  display: block; width: 26px; height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--parchment);
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-out-expo), opacity 0.3s;
}
.nav-hamburger.active span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(6.5px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-hamburger.active span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav-hamburger.active span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-6.5px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* Mobile nav */
.nav-mobile {
  display: none;
  position: fixed; top: var(--nav-height); left: 0; right: 0;
  background: rgba(10, 8, 6, 0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  padding: 40px;
  z-index: 999;
  flex-direction: column; gap: 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(232, 101, 26, 0.2);
  transform: translateY(-20px);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-out-expo), opacity 0.4s;
}
.nav-mobile.open { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.nav-mobile .nav-link {
  font-size: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
}

/* ─── HERO SECTION ──────────────────────────────── */
#hero {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%; height: 100vh;
  min-height: 700px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex; align-items: center;
}

.hero-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: url('../images/hero-banner.png');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center 30%;
  will-change: transform;
  transform: scale(1.08);
  transition: transform 0.1s linear;
}

.hero-overlay-base {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(10, 8, 6, 0.75) 0%,
    rgba(18, 10, 6, 0.5) 50%,
    rgba(10, 8, 6, 0.8) 100%
  );
}
.hero-overlay-bottom {
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--coal-black) 0%, transparent 100%);
}
.hero-overlay-left {
  position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 55%;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(10, 8, 6, 0.85) 0%, transparent 100%);
}

/* Particle canvas */
#hero-particles {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none; z-index: 1;
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  padding: 0 60px;
  max-width: 760px;
  padding-top: var(--nav-height);
}

.hero-eyebrow {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-eyebrow-line {
  width: 40px; height: 1px;
  background: var(--fire-orange);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  animation: line-reveal 0.8s var(--ease-out-expo) 1.2s forwards;
}
.hero-eyebrow-text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.45em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--fire-orange);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(16px);
  animation: fade-up 0.7s var(--ease-out-expo) 1.4s forwards;
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 6.5vw, 5.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--parchment);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-title-line {
  display: block;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(100%);
}
.hero-title-line:nth-child(1) { animation: slide-up 0.9s var(--ease-out-expo) 1.5s forwards; }
.hero-title-line:nth-child(2) {
  animation: slide-up 0.9s var(--ease-out-expo) 1.7s forwards;
  color: var(--fire-gold);
}

.hero-series-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fade-up 0.7s var(--ease-out-expo) 2s forwards;
}
.hero-series-badge span {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--fire-gold);
}

.hero-desc {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: rgba(245, 230, 204, 0.8);
  max-width: 520px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fade-up 0.8s var(--ease-out-expo) 2.1s forwards;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 24px;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fade-up 0.8s var(--ease-out-expo) 2.3s forwards;
}

.btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  padding: 16px 40px;
  background: var(--fire-orange);
  color: var(--coal-black);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-out-expo);
  border: none;
}
.btn-primary::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: var(--fire-amber);
  transform: translateX(-100%);
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.btn-primary:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-primary:hover::before { transform: translateX(0); }
.btn-primary span, .btn-primary svg { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.btn-primary svg {
  width: 16px; height: 16px;
  transition: transform 0.3s;
}
.btn-primary:hover svg { transform: translateX(4px); }

.btn-ghost {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  padding: 16px 32px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 230, 204, 0.25);
  color: var(--parchment-dim);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color 0.3s, color 0.3s, transform 0.3s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.btn-ghost:hover {
  border-color: var(--parchment);
  color: var(--parchment);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Hero scroll indicator */
.hero-scroll {
  position: absolute; bottom: 40px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fade-in 1s ease 3s forwards;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.hero-scroll-text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.4em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(245, 230, 204, 0.4);
}
.hero-scroll-line {
  width: 1px; height: 40px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(245, 230, 204, 0.4), transparent);
  animation: scroll-pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes scroll-pulse {
  0%, 100% { transform: scaleY(1); opacity: 0.4; }
  50%       { transform: scaleY(1.2); opacity: 0.8; }
}

/* ─── SECTION SHARED ────────────────────────────── */
.section-label {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.section-label-line {
  width: 32px; height: 1px;
  background: var(--fire-orange);
}
.section-label-text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.45em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--fire-orange);
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--parchment);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.section-title em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--fire-gold);
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: rgba(245, 230, 204, 0.65);
  max-width: 560px;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

/* Reveal animation */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(40px);
  transition: opacity 0.9s var(--ease-out-expo),
              transform 0.9s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.reveal-delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.reveal-delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.reveal-delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.reveal-delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.4s; }
.reveal-delay-5 { transition-delay: 0.5s; }

/* ─── DIVIDER ────────────────────────────────────── */
.ornament-divider {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 20px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.ornament-divider-line {
  flex: 1; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3), transparent);
}
.ornament-divider-icon {
  color: var(--fire-gold);
  font-size: 1rem;
  opacity: 0.5;
}

/* ─── STATS BAND ────────────────────────────────── */
#stats {
  padding: 60px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.1);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.1);
  background: var(--deep-char);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
#stats::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 100%, rgba(232, 101, 26, 0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.stats-grid {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 60px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 40px;
  text-align: center;
}
.stat-item {}
.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--fire-gold);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: block;
}
.stat-label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.35em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--smoke-grey);
}

/* ─── BOOKS SECTION ─────────────────────────────── */
#books {
  padding: var(--section-pad) 0;
  background: var(--coal-black);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

#books::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3), transparent);
}

.books-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 60px;
}

.books-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 80px;
}
.books-header .section-label { justify-content: center; }
.books-header .section-subtitle { margin: 0 auto; text-align: center; }

.books-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 48px;
  justify-items: center;
}

/* Book Card */
.book-card {
  max-width: 440px;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.book-card-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
}

/* Standard cover wrap */
.book-cover-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--char-mid);
}

/* 3D mockup style — landscape image, dark bg, contain */
.book-cover-mockup {
  padding: 32px 20px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 60%,
    rgba(232, 101, 26, 0.08) 0%,
    var(--char-mid) 70%
  );
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 280px;
  transition: background 0.5s;
}
.book-card:hover .book-cover-mockup {
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 60%,
    rgba(232, 101, 26, 0.15) 0%,
    var(--char-mid) 70%
  );
}
.book-cover-mockup img {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 360px;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.8s var(--ease-out-expo), filter 0.5s;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.7)) drop-shadow(0 8px 16px rgba(232,101,26,0.2));
}
.book-card:hover .book-cover-mockup img {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.03);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 28px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.8)) drop-shadow(0 12px 24px rgba(232,101,26,0.35));
}

/* Vol 2 placeholder inside mockup wrap */
.book-vol2-placeholder {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 220px;
}
.book-vol2-placeholder span {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.4em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.4);
}

/* Volume badge */
.book-vol-badge {
  position: absolute; top: 12px; right: 12px;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  background: rgba(10, 8, 6, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--fire-gold);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--fire-gold);
}

/* Coming soon overlay */
.book-coming-soon {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: rgba(10, 8, 6, 0.8);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.book-coming-soon span {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.4em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--parchment-dim);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 230, 204, 0.3);
  padding: 12px 24px;
}

.book-info {
  padding: 28px 0 0;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}

.book-series {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.4em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--fire-orange);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.book-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--parchment);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}
.book-card:hover .book-title { color: var(--fire-gold); }

.book-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: rgba(245, 230, 204, 0.65);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  flex: 1;
}

.book-meta {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  padding-bottom: 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.15);
}
.book-meta-item {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--smoke-grey);
}
.book-meta-item strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--parchment-dim);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.book-links {
  display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.book-btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 11px 22px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-out-expo);
  border: none;
}
.book-btn-primary {
  background: var(--fire-orange);
  color: var(--coal-black);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.book-btn-primary:hover { background: var(--fire-amber); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.book-btn-secondary {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
  color: var(--parchment-dim);
}
.book-btn-secondary:hover {
  border-color: var(--fire-gold);
  color: var(--fire-gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.book-btn svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ─── WORLD SECTION ─────────────────────────────── */
#world {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--section-pad) 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--deep-char);
}
#world::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 50%, rgba(139, 26, 26, 0.15) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 50%, rgba(232, 101, 26, 0.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
}

.world-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 60px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}

.world-text {}
.world-lore {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 2;
  color: rgba(245, 230, 204, 0.75);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.world-lore-pull {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--fire-gold);
  line-height: 1.6;
  padding-left: 28px;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--fire-orange);
  margin: 40px 0;
}

.world-visual {
  position: relative;
}
.world-img-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 3/4;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.world-img-frame::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.2);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.world-img-frame::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 40%; z-index: 2;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--deep-char), transparent);
}
.world-img-frame img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: brightness(0.8) saturate(1.2);
  transition: transform 0.8s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.world-visual:hover .world-img-frame img { transform: scale(1.04); }

/* Decorative corner brackets */
.frame-corner {
  position: absolute; z-index: 3;
  width: 24px; height: 24px;
}
.frame-corner::before, .frame-corner::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  background: var(--fire-gold);
  opacity: 0.6;
}
.frame-corner::before { height: 1.5px; }
.frame-corner::after  { width: 1.5px; }
.frame-corner.tl { top: 16px; left: 16px; }
.frame-corner.tl::before { top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; }
.frame-corner.tl::after  { top: 0; left: 0; height: 100%; }
.frame-corner.tr { top: 16px; right: 16px; }
.frame-corner.tr::before { top: 0; right: 0; width: 100%; }
.frame-corner.tr::after  { top: 0; right: 0; height: 100%; }
.frame-corner.bl { bottom: 16px; left: 16px; }
.frame-corner.bl::before { bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; }
.frame-corner.bl::after  { bottom: 0; left: 0; height: 100%; }
.frame-corner.br { bottom: 16px; right: 16px; }
.frame-corner.br::before { bottom: 0; right: 0; width: 100%; }
.frame-corner.br::after  { bottom: 0; right: 0; height: 100%; }

.world-features {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}
.world-feature {
  display: flex; gap: 20px; align-items: flex-start;
}
.world-feature-icon {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.25);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--fire-gold);
  font-size: 1rem;
}
.world-feature-text h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--parchment);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.world-feature-text p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(245, 230, 204, 0.55);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ─── AUTHOR SECTION ────────────────────────────── */
#author {
  padding: var(--section-pad) 0;
  background: var(--coal-black);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
#author::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0;
  width: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 0% 50%, rgba(232, 101, 26, 0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.author-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 60px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}

.author-visual {}
.author-photo-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 3/4;
  max-width: 480px;
}

/* Ember glow bg shard — sits behind frame */
.author-photo-bg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px; left: 24px; right: -24px; bottom: -24px;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--fire-ember) 0%, var(--fire-crimson) 50%, transparent 100%);
  opacity: 0.12;
  filter: blur(2px);
}

.author-photo-frame {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.25);
  background: var(--char-mid);
}

/* multiply blends light bg into dark container */
.author-photo-frame img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover; object-position: top center;
  mix-blend-mode: multiply;
  filter: brightness(1.08) contrast(1.05) saturate(0.85);
  transition: transform 0.8s var(--ease-out-expo), filter 0.5s;
}
.author-visual:hover .author-photo-frame img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
  filter: brightness(1.12) contrast(1.07) saturate(0.9);
}

/* Dark atmospheric vignette overlaid on top of the photo */
.author-photo-frame::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 35%, transparent 38%, rgba(10, 8, 6, 0.72) 100%),
    linear-gradient(to bottom,
      rgba(10, 8, 6, 0.15) 0%,
      transparent 15%,
      transparent 65%,
      rgba(10, 8, 6, 0.55) 100%
    ),
    linear-gradient(to right,
      rgba(10, 8, 6, 0.35) 0%,
      transparent 18%,
      transparent 82%,
      rgba(10, 8, 6, 0.35) 100%
    );
}

/* Decorative ember line accent at bottom of frame */
.author-photo-frame::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px; z-index: 3;
  background: linear-gradient(to right,
    transparent, var(--fire-ember), var(--fire-gold), var(--fire-ember), transparent
  );
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.author-text {}

.author-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--parchment);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.author-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--fire-orange);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.author-bio {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.9;
  color: rgba(245, 230, 204, 0.72);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.author-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--fire-gold);
  line-height: 1.7;
  padding: 28px 32px;
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.05);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--fire-gold);
  margin: 36px 0;
}

.author-social {
  display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: center;
  margin-top: 36px;
}
.author-social-link {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 230, 204, 0.15);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--smoke-grey);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color 0.3s, color 0.3s, transform 0.3s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.author-social-link:hover {
  border-color: var(--fire-orange);
  color: var(--fire-orange);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.author-social-link svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }

/* ─── NEWSLETTER ────────────────────────────────── */
#newsletter {
  padding: 100px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--deep-char);
}

.newsletter-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(139, 26, 26, 0.2) 0%,
    rgba(232, 101, 26, 0.08) 50%,
    rgba(139, 26, 26, 0.2) 100%
  );
}
.newsletter-grid {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
}

.newsletter-container {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 60px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}

.newsletter-icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  margin: 0 auto 28px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--fire-gold);
}
.newsletter-icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }

.newsletter-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--parchment);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.newsletter-subtitle {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: rgba(245, 230, 204, 0.6);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.newsletter-form {
  display: flex; gap: 0;
  max-width: 520px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.newsletter-input {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.2);
  border-right: none;
  color: var(--parchment);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.3s;
}
.newsletter-input::placeholder { color: var(--smoke-grey); }
.newsletter-input:focus { border-color: var(--fire-orange); }

.newsletter-btn {
  padding: 16px 32px;
  background: var(--fire-orange);
  border: none;
  color: var(--coal-black);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.3s;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.newsletter-btn:hover { background: var(--fire-amber); }

.newsletter-fine {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--smoke-grey);
  margin-top: 16px;
}

/* ─── FOOTER ────────────────────────────────────── */
#footer {
  padding: 60px 0 40px;
  background: var(--coal-black);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.08);
}

.footer-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 60px;
}
.footer-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  padding-bottom: 48px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.08);
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.footer-brand {}
.footer-logo {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--fire-gold);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.footer-logo span { color: var(--fire-orange); }
.footer-tagline {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--smoke-grey);
  line-height: 1.8;
  max-width: 240px;
}

.footer-col-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.35em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--parchment-dim);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.footer-links {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px;
}
.footer-link {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--smoke-grey);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}
.footer-link:hover { color: var(--parchment); }

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
}
.footer-copy {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--smoke-grey);
}
.footer-copy span { color: var(--fire-orange); }
.footer-legal {
  display: flex; gap: 24px;
}
.footer-legal a {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--smoke-grey);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}
.footer-legal a:hover { color: var(--parchment); }

/* ─── REVIEWS SECTION ───────────────────────────── */
#reviews {
  padding: var(--section-pad) 0;
  background: var(--coal-black);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
#reviews::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.04) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
#reviews::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.25), transparent);
}

.reviews-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 60px;
}
.reviews-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 72px;
}
.reviews-header .section-label { justify-content: center; }
.reviews-header .section-subtitle { margin: 0 auto; text-align: center; }

.reviews-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 72px;
}

.review-card {
  padding: 36px 32px;
  background: var(--deep-char);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.4s, transform 0.4s var(--ease-out-expo),
              box-shadow 0.4s;
}
.review-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--fire-ember), var(--fire-gold), var(--fire-ember));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.review-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.25);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}
.review-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

.review-stars {
  display: flex; gap: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.review-star {
  color: var(--fire-gold);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  transition: transform 0.2s;
}
.review-card:hover .review-star { animation: star-bounce 0.4s var(--ease-out-expo) calc(var(--i) * 0.06s) both; }

@keyframes star-bounce {
  0%   { transform: translateY(0); }
  50%  { transform: translateY(-4px); }
  100% { transform: translateY(0); }
}

.review-quote-mark {
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 4rem;
  line-height: 0.6;
  color: var(--fire-orange);
  opacity: 0.25;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: block;
}

.review-text {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: rgba(245, 230, 204, 0.75);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  flex: 1;
}

.review-author {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.1);
}
.review-author-avatar {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--fire-ember), var(--fire-crimson));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--parchment);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.review-author-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--parchment-dim);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.review-author-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--smoke-grey);
}

/* ─── SPOTIFY / AUDIOBOOK SECTION ───────────────── */
#audiobook {
  padding: var(--section-pad) 0;
  background: var(--deep-char);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
#audiobook::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 50%, rgba(29, 185, 84, 0.05) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 50%, rgba(232, 101, 26, 0.07) 0%, transparent 55%);
}

.audiobook-container {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 60px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}

.audiobook-text {}
.audiobook-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  background: rgba(29, 185, 84, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(29, 185, 84, 0.25);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.audiobook-badge-dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: #1DB954;
  animation: pulse-green 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse-green {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(29, 185, 84, 0.4); }
  50%       { box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(29, 185, 84, 0); }
}
.audiobook-badge-text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #1DB954;
}

.audiobook-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.9;
  color: rgba(245, 230, 204, 0.7);
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.audiobook-listen-btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
  padding: 16px 32px;
  background: #1DB954;
  color: #000;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.3s, transform 0.3s var(--ease-out-expo);
  border: none;
}
.audiobook-listen-btn:hover { background: #1ed760; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.audiobook-listen-btn svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }

.audiobook-player {
  position: relative;
}
.audiobook-player-frame {
  position: relative;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.15);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--char-mid);
}
.audiobook-player-frame::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px; z-index: 2;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, #1DB954, transparent);
  opacity: 0.5;
}
.audiobook-player-frame iframe {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  border: none;
}
.audiobook-player-caption {
  margin-top: 14px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--smoke-grey);
  text-align: center;
}

/* ─── CONTACT SECTION ───────────────────────────── */
#contact {
  padding: var(--section-pad) 0;
  background: var(--coal-black);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
#contact::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 100% 0%,   rgba(232, 101, 26, 0.06) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 0%   100%, rgba(139, 26, 26, 0.08)  0%, transparent 55%);
}
#contact::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, rgba(232, 101, 26, 0.2), transparent);
}

.contact-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 60px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: start;
}

.contact-info {}
.contact-info .section-subtitle { margin-bottom: 48px; }

.contact-detail {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.contact-detail-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.2);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--fire-gold);
  margin-top: 2px;
  transition: border-color 0.3s, color 0.3s;
}
.contact-detail:hover .contact-detail-icon {
  border-color: var(--fire-orange);
  color: var(--fire-orange);
}
.contact-detail-icon svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.contact-detail-label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--smoke-grey);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  display: block;
}
.contact-detail-value {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--parchment-dim);
  transition: color 0.3s;
}
.contact-detail:hover .contact-detail-value { color: var(--parchment); }

/* Contact form */
.contact-form-wrap {
  background: var(--deep-char);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.1);
  padding: 48px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.contact-form-wrap::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--fire-ember), var(--fire-gold), var(--fire-ember));
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.contact-form {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px;
}
.contact-form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
}

.contact-field {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px;
}
.contact-field label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--smoke-grey);
}
.contact-input,
.contact-textarea {
  padding: 14px 16px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.15);
  color: var(--parchment);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.3s, background 0.3s;
  width: 100%;
}
.contact-input:focus,
.contact-textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--fire-orange);
  background: rgba(232, 101, 26, 0.03);
}
.contact-input::placeholder,
.contact-textarea::placeholder { color: var(--smoke-grey); opacity: 0.7; }
.contact-textarea {
  min-height: 130px;
  resize: vertical;
}

.contact-submit-row {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}
.contact-form-note {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--smoke-grey);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.contact-submit-btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  padding: 15px 36px;
  background: var(--fire-orange);
  color: var(--coal-black);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-out-expo), color 0.3s;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.contact-submit-btn::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: var(--fire-amber);
  transform: translateX(-100%);
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.contact-submit-btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.contact-submit-btn:hover::before { transform: translateX(0); }
.contact-submit-btn span,
.contact-submit-btn svg { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.contact-submit-btn svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; }

/* Success message */
.contact-success {
  display: none;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 40px 20px;
}
.contact-success.visible { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 16px; }
.contact-success-icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  border: 2px solid var(--fire-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--fire-gold);
}
.contact-success-icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.contact-success h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--parchment);
}
.contact-success p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: rgba(245, 230, 204, 0.65);
  max-width: 320px;
}

/* ─── KEYFRAMES ─────────────────────────────────── */
@keyframes fade-up {
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes slide-up {
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes line-reveal {
  to { transform: scaleX(1); }
}
@keyframes fade-in {
  to { opacity: 1; }
}

/* ─── RESPONSIVE ────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  :root { --section-pad: 90px; }
  .world-container,
  .author-container,
  .audiobook-container,
  .contact-container { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 60px; }
  .world-visual { max-width: 480px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .author-photo-wrap { max-width: 380px; }
  .audiobook-player { max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 48px; }
  .reviews-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root { --section-pad: 70px; --nav-height: 64px; }

  #nav { padding: 0 24px; }
  .nav-links { display: none; }
  .nav-hamburger { display: flex; }
  .nav-mobile { display: flex; }

  .hero-content { padding: 0 24px; }
  .hero-title { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 8vw, 3.5rem); }

  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; padding: 0 24px; gap: 32px; }

  .books-container { padding: 0 24px; }
  .books-header { margin-bottom: 48px; }
  .books-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 420px; margin: 0 auto; }

  .world-container,
  .author-container,
  .audiobook-container,
  .contact-container { padding: 0 24px; gap: 48px; }

  .reviews-container { padding: 0 24px; }
  .reviews-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .contact-form-wrap { padding: 32px 24px; }
  .contact-form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-submit-row { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
  .contact-submit-btn { justify-content: center; }

  .newsletter-container { padding: 0 24px; }
  .newsletter-form { flex-direction: column; }
  .newsletter-input { border-right: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.2); border-bottom: none; }

  .footer-container { padding: 0 24px; }
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; text-align: center; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .btn-primary, .btn-ghost { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

/* ─── UTILITY ────────────────────────────────────── */
.text-gold { color: var(--fire-gold); }
.text-fire { color: var(--fire-orange); }
.sr-only {
  position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px;
  padding: 0; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0,0,0,0); border: 0;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   REFINEMENTS — Premium Polish Pass
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ─── HERO ENHANCEMENTS ──────────────────────────── */
/* Lift the base overlay — less crushing, more cinematic */
.hero-overlay-base {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(10, 8, 6, 0.60) 0%,
    rgba(18, 10, 6, 0.35) 45%,
    rgba(10, 8, 6, 0.65) 100%
  ) !important;
}
.hero-overlay-left {
  background: linear-gradient(
    to right,
    rgba(10, 8, 6, 0.80) 0%,
    rgba(10, 8, 6, 0.40) 55%,
    transparent 100%
  ) !important;
}

/* Animated ambient ember glow on the right (where the lava is) */
.hero-ambient-glow {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 68% 62%, rgba(204, 80, 0, 0.22) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 55% 80%, rgba(139, 26, 26, 0.18) 0%, transparent 40%);
  animation: hero-breathe 5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes hero-breathe {
  0%   { opacity: 0.6; }
  100% { opacity: 1; }
}

/* Light horizontal sweep — very subtle atmosphere */
.hero-sweep {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(
    105deg,
    transparent 30%,
    rgba(255, 180, 60, 0.03) 50%,
    transparent 70%
  );
  animation: hero-sweep 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  transform-origin: left;
}
@keyframes hero-sweep {
  0%   { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-5%); }
  50%  { opacity: 1; }
  100% { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(5%); }
}

/* Richer hero title — cinematic shadow */
.hero-title .hero-title-line {
  text-shadow:
    0 2px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8),
    0 0 60px rgba(204, 80, 0, 0.25);
}

/* ─── AUTHOR PHOTO — PROPER BLEND FIX ───────────── */
/* Remove multiply blend entirely — use filter + vignette */
.author-photo-frame {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #1e1410 0%, #140e0a 100%) !important;
}
.author-photo-frame img {
  mix-blend-mode: normal !important;
  filter: brightness(0.92) contrast(1.06) saturate(0.72) !important;
  transition: transform 0.8s var(--ease-out-expo), filter 0.5s !important;
}
.author-visual:hover .author-photo-frame img {
  filter: brightness(0.96) contrast(1.07) saturate(0.78) !important;
}
/* Gentler vignette — face stays clearly visible */
.author-photo-frame::after {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 25%, transparent 50%, rgba(10, 8, 6, 0.55) 100%),
    linear-gradient(to bottom,
      rgba(10, 8, 6, 0.12) 0%,
      transparent 12%,
      transparent 72%,
      rgba(10, 8, 6, 0.45) 100%
    ),
    linear-gradient(to right,
      rgba(10, 8, 6, 0.28) 0%,
      transparent 14%,
      transparent 86%,
      rgba(10, 8, 6, 0.28) 100%
    ) !important;
}

/* ─── VOLUME II — PREMIUM FORTHCOMING TREATMENT ──── */
.book-cover-vol2 {
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 280px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
  position: relative;
  padding: 40px 28px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 40%, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.07) 0%, transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 100%, rgba(232, 101, 26, 0.06) 0%, transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #1a1208 0%, #0f0b07 100%);
}

/* Ornamental top/bottom lines */
.vol2-ornament {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 0 8px;
}
.vol2-ornament-line {
  flex: 1;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.35), transparent);
}
.vol2-ornament-diamond {
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  background: var(--fire-gold);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  opacity: 0.55;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Animated flame glyph */
.vol2-flame-glyph {
  margin: 20px 0 16px;
  position: relative;
  width: 48px; height: 60px;
}
.vol2-flame-glyph::before,
.vol2-flame-glyph::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  border-radius: 50% 50% 35% 35%;
}
.vol2-flame-glyph::before {
  width: 32px; height: 52px;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(204,80,0,0.6), rgba(232,160,34,0.3));
  animation: vol2-flicker 2.2s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.vol2-flame-glyph::after {
  width: 18px; height: 34px;
  bottom: 6px;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(244,160,34,0.5), rgba(255,230,120,0.2));
  animation: vol2-flicker 1.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
}
@keyframes vol2-flicker {
  0%   { transform: translateX(-50%) scaleX(1)    skewX(0deg); }
  33%  { transform: translateX(-49%) scaleX(0.94) skewX(-2deg); }
  66%  { transform: translateX(-51%) scaleX(1.04) skewX(1.5deg); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%) scaleX(0.97) skewX(0.5deg); }
}

.vol2-series-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.55rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--fire-orange);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  opacity: 0.85;
}
.vol2-numeral {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--fire-gold);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
}
.vol2-status-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.vol2-status-dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--fire-orange);
  animation: vol2-pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes vol2-pulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.4; transform: scale(1); }
  50%       { opacity: 1;   transform: scale(1.3); }
}
.vol2-status-text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.35em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(245, 230, 204, 0.45);
}

/* ─── QUOTE BANNER — replaces world section ──────── */
#quote-banner {
  position: relative;
  padding: 100px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--deep-char);
}
#quote-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%,  rgba(204, 80, 0, 0.10) 0%, transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 100%, rgba(139, 26, 26, 0.08) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 0%,   rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.05) 0%, transparent 50%);
}
/* Subtle diagonal texture lines */
#quote-banner::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(
    -45deg,
    transparent,
    transparent 40px,
    rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.018) 40px,
    rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.018) 41px
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}

.quote-banner-inner {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 60px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}

.quote-banner-ornament {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.quote-banner-line {
  width: 60px; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.4));
}
.quote-banner-line.right {
  background: linear-gradient(to left, transparent, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.4));
}
.quote-banner-glyph {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
}
.quote-banner-glyph-diamond {
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  background: var(--fire-gold);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  opacity: 0.6;
}
.quote-banner-glyph-diamond.sm {
  width: 5px; height: 5px;
  opacity: 0.35;
}

.quote-banner-text {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.8vw, 2rem);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--parchment);
  line-height: 1.65;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}
.quote-banner-text em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--fire-gold);
}

.quote-banner-features {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: 0;
  margin-top: 60px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.12);
}
.qb-feature {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 28px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  transition: background 0.4s;
}
.qb-feature:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 20%; right: 0; bottom: 20%;
  width: 1px;
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.12);
}
.qb-feature:hover {
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.04);
}
.qb-feature-icon {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: block;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(232,101,26,0.3));
}
.qb-feature-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--parchment-dim);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  display: block;
}
.qb-feature-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(245, 230, 204, 0.45);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .quote-banner-inner { padding: 0 24px; }
  .quote-banner-features { flex-direction: column; }
  .qb-feature:not(:last-child)::after {
    top: auto; bottom: 0; left: 20%; right: 20%;
    width: auto; height: 1px;
  }
}

/* ─── FOOTER LIFT — lighter tones, better contrast ── */
#footer {
  background: #0e0b08 !important;
  border-top: none !important;
  position: relative;
}
/* Warm atmospheric top edge */
#footer::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 200px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%,
    rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.07) 0%,
    transparent 70%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}
/* Gold rule at very top */
#footer::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.35), transparent);
}

.footer-logo {
  font-size: 1.2rem !important;
  margin-bottom: 20px !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}
.footer-tagline {
  color: rgba(107, 90, 78, 0.9) !important;
  font-size: 0.93rem !important;
  line-height: 1.9 !important;
}
.footer-col-title {
  color: var(--parchment-dim) !important;
  font-size: 0.68rem !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.38em !important;
  margin-bottom: 24px !important;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.12);
}
.footer-link {
  color: rgba(107, 90, 78, 0.85) !important;
  font-size: 0.92rem !important;
  transition: color 0.3s, padding-left 0.3s !important;
}
.footer-link:hover {
  color: var(--parchment) !important;
  padding-left: 6px;
}
.footer-top {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.1) !important;
  padding-bottom: 56px !important;
}
.footer-copy {
  font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  color: rgba(107, 90, 78, 0.7) !important;
}
.footer-copy span { color: var(--fire-orange) !important; }
.footer-legal a {
  color: rgba(107, 90, 78, 0.6) !important;
  font-size: 0.82rem !important;
}
.footer-legal a:hover { color: var(--parchment-dim) !important; }

/* ─── NEWSLETTER TONAL LIFT ───────────────────────── */
#newsletter {
  background: #100d0a !important;
}
.newsletter-bg {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(139, 26, 26, 0.14) 0%,
    rgba(232, 101, 26, 0.05) 50%,
    rgba(139, 26, 26, 0.14) 100%
  ) !important;
}
.newsletter-title { color: var(--parchment) !important; }
.newsletter-subtitle { color: rgba(245, 230, 204, 0.65) !important; }

/* ─── CONTACT SECTION TONAL LIFT ─────────────────── */
#contact {
  background: #0d0a07 !important;
}

/* ─── REVIEWS CONTRAST BOOST ──────────────────────── */
#reviews {
  background: #0c0906 !important;
}
.review-card {
  background: rgba(26, 20, 14, 0.9) !important;
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.13) !important;
}
.review-text {
  color: rgba(245, 230, 204, 0.82) !important;
}

/* ─── STATS BAND LIFT ─────────────────────────────── */
#stats {
  background: #111009 !important;
}
.stat-label {
  color: rgba(107, 90, 78, 0.9) !important;
}

/* ─── SECTION TRANSITIONS — softer seams ─────────── */
#books {
  background: #0a0806 !important;
}
#author {
  background: #0c0a07 !important;
}
#audiobook {
  background: #0f0c09 !important;
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   VISUAL ENERGY PASS — Tonal Lift & Cinematic Polish
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ─── ROOT OVERRIDES — warmer, richer palette ─────── */
:root {
  --coal-black:    #0D0A07 !important;
  --deep-char:     #161109 !important;
  --char-mid:      #1F1810 !important;
  --char-light:    #2E2318 !important;
  --ash-brown:     #4A3826 !important;
  --smoke-grey:    #8A7262 !important;
  --parchment:     #F8EDD8 !important;
  --parchment-dim: #DEC99E !important;
  --fire-orange:   #F07020 !important;
  --fire-amber:    #F8A830 !important;
  --fire-gold:     #D4AC50 !important;
}

/* ─── HERO — LIFT OVERLAYS DRAMATICALLY ──────────── */

/* Kill the base overlay darkness — let the image live */
.hero-overlay-base {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(8, 5, 2, 0.48) 0%,
    rgba(12, 7, 3, 0.22) 42%,
    rgba(8, 5, 2, 0.52) 100%
  ) !important;
}

/* Left reading area keeps readability but opens up */
.hero-overlay-left {
  background: linear-gradient(
    to right,
    rgba(8, 5, 2, 0.82) 0%,
    rgba(8, 5, 2, 0.60) 28%,
    rgba(8, 5, 2, 0.20) 55%,
    transparent 100%
  ) !important;
  width: 65% !important;
}

/* Much brighter ambient lava glow — the image has fire, show it */
.hero-ambient-glow {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 66% 58%, rgba(220, 90, 10, 0.38) 0%, transparent 48%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 72% 78%, rgba(170, 40, 10, 0.28) 0%, transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 45% 85%, rgba(200, 70, 0,  0.18) 0%, transparent 35%) !important;
  animation: hero-breathe 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate !important;
}

/* Brighter, wider sweep */
.hero-sweep {
  background: linear-gradient(
    102deg,
    transparent 20%,
    rgba(255, 190, 70, 0.055) 46%,
    rgba(255, 210, 100, 0.035) 52%,
    transparent 72%
  ) !important;
  animation: hero-sweep 10s ease-in-out infinite alternate !important;
}

/* Slow ambient background drift — background-position only, no conflict with JS transform */
.hero-bg {
  animation: hero-bg-drift 40s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes hero-bg-drift {
  0%   { background-position: 51% 29%; }
  25%  { background-position: 49% 32%; }
  50%  { background-position: 52% 28%; }
  75%  { background-position: 48% 31%; }
  100% { background-position: 51% 29%; }
}

/* Crepuscular light shafts from the lava side */
#hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 18% 90% at 78% 60%,
      rgba(240, 160, 40, 0.07) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 12% 70% at 62% 50%,
      rgba(240, 120, 20, 0.06) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 8%  50% at 55% 45%,
      rgba(255, 200, 80, 0.04) 0%, transparent 100%);
  animation: light-shafts 12s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes light-shafts {
  0%   { opacity: 0.6; transform: skewX(0deg); }
  50%  { opacity: 1;   transform: skewX(1deg); }
  100% { opacity: 0.7; transform: skewX(-0.5deg); }
}

/* Hero title — richer glow */
.hero-title .hero-title-line {
  text-shadow:
    0 2px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9),
    0 0 80px rgba(220, 100, 10, 0.30),
    0 0 160px rgba(200, 70, 0, 0.15) !important;
}

/* Hero desc — more readable */
.hero-desc {
  color: rgba(248, 237, 216, 0.90) !important;
}

/* ─── SECTION BACKGROUNDS — warm amber-blacks ────── */
#stats       { background: #181309 !important; }
#books       { background: #141009 !important; }
#quote-banner{ background: #1C1610 !important; }
#author      { background: #181209 !important; }
#reviews     { background: #141009 !important; }
#audiobook   { background: #1A1510 !important; }
#contact     { background: #161209 !important; }
#newsletter  { background: #1C1510 !important; }
#footer      { background: #120E08 !important; }

/* Warmer nav when scrolled */
#nav.scrolled {
  background: rgba(14, 10, 6, 0.96) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(240, 112, 32, 0.20),
              0 8px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) !important;
}

/* ─── TEXT OPACITY LIFT ───────────────────────────── */
.section-subtitle       { color: rgba(248, 237, 216, 0.82) !important; }
.book-excerpt           { color: rgba(248, 237, 216, 0.80) !important; }
.world-lore             { color: rgba(248, 237, 216, 0.82) !important; }
.author-bio             { color: rgba(248, 237, 216, 0.82) !important; }
.audiobook-desc         { color: rgba(248, 237, 216, 0.82) !important; }
.review-text            { color: rgba(248, 237, 216, 0.88) !important; }
.qb-feature-desc        { color: rgba(248, 237, 216, 0.60) !important; }
.footer-tagline         { color: rgba(138, 114, 98, 1.0) !important; }
.footer-link            { color: rgba(138, 114, 98, 0.95) !important; }

/* ─── STAT NUMBERS — cinematic glow ──────────────── */
.stat-number {
  color: var(--fire-gold) !important;
  text-shadow:
    0 0 30px rgba(212, 172, 80, 0.45),
    0 0 60px rgba(212, 172, 80, 0.20) !important;
}
.stat-label { color: rgba(138, 114, 98, 1.0) !important; }

/* ─── SECTION LABELS — richer accent ─────────────── */
.section-label-text {
  color: var(--fire-orange) !important;
  text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(240, 112, 32, 0.35) !important;
}
.section-label-line {
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--fire-orange), var(--fire-amber)) !important;
  height: 1.5px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(240, 112, 32, 0.40) !important;
}

/* ─── SECTION DIVIDERS — visible warm separators ─── */
#books::before,
#author::before,
#reviews::before,
#contact::before {
  background: linear-gradient(to right,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(240, 112, 32, 0.25) 25%,
    rgba(212, 172, 80, 0.30) 50%,
    rgba(240, 112, 32, 0.25) 75%,
    transparent 100%
  ) !important;
  height: 1px !important;
}

/* ─── BOOK CARDS — more presence ─────────────────── */
.book-cover-mockup {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 55%,
      rgba(240, 112, 32, 0.14) 0%,
      rgba(30, 22, 14, 0.95) 65%
    ) !important;
}
.book-card:hover .book-cover-mockup {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 55%,
      rgba(240, 112, 32, 0.26) 0%,
      rgba(30, 22, 14, 0.95) 65%
    ) !important;
}
.book-cover-mockup img {
  filter:
    drop-shadow(0 24px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.75))
    drop-shadow(0 8px 20px rgba(240,112,32,0.28)) !important;
}
.book-card:hover .book-cover-mockup img {
  filter:
    drop-shadow(0 32px 64px rgba(0,0,0,0.85))
    drop-shadow(0 12px 28px rgba(240,112,32,0.45)) !important;
}

/* Book card borders — more visible */
.book-card { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 172, 80, 0.08); }

.book-meta { border-bottom-color: rgba(212, 172, 80, 0.20) !important; }
.book-meta-item strong { color: var(--parchment) !important; }
.book-meta-item       { color: rgba(138, 114, 98, 1) !important; }

/* Vol badge glow */
.book-vol-badge {
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(212, 172, 80, 0.20) !important;
}

/* ─── QUOTE BANNER — richer atmosphere ───────────── */
#quote-banner::before {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%,  rgba(220, 100, 10, 0.16) 0%, transparent 62%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 15% 80%,  rgba(160, 36, 16, 0.12) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 85% 20%,  rgba(212, 172, 80, 0.08) 0%, transparent 50%) !important;
}
.quote-banner-text {
  color: rgba(248, 237, 216, 0.96) !important;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.5) !important;
}
.quote-banner-text em {
  color: var(--fire-gold) !important;
  text-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(212,172,80,0.35) !important;
}
.qb-feature-icon {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 10px rgba(240,112,32,0.45)) !important;
}
.qb-feature-title { color: var(--parchment-dim) !important; }
.quote-banner-features {
  border-color: rgba(212, 172, 80, 0.18) !important;
}
.qb-feature:not(:last-child)::after {
  background: rgba(212, 172, 80, 0.18) !important;
}

/* ─── AUTHOR SECTION ─────────────────────────────── */
#author::before { opacity: 0.5; }

/* Photo frame — richer border */
.author-photo-frame {
  border-color: rgba(212, 172, 80, 0.35) !important;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 1px rgba(212, 172, 80, 0.10),
    0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.5),
    inset 0 0 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.3) !important;
}

/* Author quote — warmer */
.author-quote {
  background: rgba(212, 172, 80, 0.08) !important;
  border-left-color: var(--fire-gold) !important;
  color: rgba(248, 237, 216, 0.92) !important;
}

/* ─── REVIEWS ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.review-card {
  background: rgba(24, 18, 10, 0.95) !important;
  border-color: rgba(212, 172, 80, 0.18) !important;
}
.review-quote-mark { opacity: 0.45 !important; }
.review-author-label { color: rgba(138, 114, 98, 1.0) !important; }

/* ─── AUDIOBOOK SECTION ──────────────────────────── */
#audiobook::before {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 18% 50%, rgba(29, 185, 84, 0.08) 0%, transparent 52%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 82% 50%, rgba(240, 112, 32, 0.12) 0%, transparent 52%) !important;
}
.audiobook-player-frame {
  border-color: rgba(212, 172, 80, 0.25) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.5) !important;
}

/* ─── CONTACT SECTION ────────────────────────────── */
.contact-form-wrap {
  background: rgba(22, 16, 9, 0.95) !important;
  border-color: rgba(212, 172, 80, 0.18) !important;
}
.contact-input:focus,
.contact-textarea:focus {
  background: rgba(240, 112, 32, 0.04) !important;
}
.contact-detail-icon {
  border-color: rgba(212, 172, 80, 0.28) !important;
  color: var(--fire-gold) !important;
}
.contact-detail-value { color: var(--parchment-dim) !important; }

/* ─── NEWSLETTER ─────────────────────────────────── */
.newsletter-bg {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(160, 36, 16, 0.22) 0%,
    rgba(240, 112, 32, 0.10) 50%,
    rgba(160, 36, 16, 0.22) 100%
  ) !important;
}
.newsletter-grid {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(212, 172, 80, 0.06) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(212, 172, 80, 0.06) 1px, transparent 1px) !important;
}
.newsletter-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--fire-orange) !important;
  background: rgba(240, 112, 32, 0.04) !important;
}

/* ─── FOOTER ─────────────────────────────────────── */
#footer::before {
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%,
    rgba(212, 172, 80, 0.12) 0%, transparent 65%
  ) !important;
}
#footer::after {
  background: linear-gradient(to right,
    transparent,
    rgba(240, 112, 32, 0.4),
    rgba(212, 172, 80, 0.5),
    rgba(240, 112, 32, 0.4),
    transparent
  ) !important;
}
.footer-col-title {
  border-bottom-color: rgba(212, 172, 80, 0.18) !important;
  color: var(--parchment-dim) !important;
}
.footer-link:hover { color: var(--parchment) !important; padding-left: 6px; }
.footer-bottom { padding-top: 28px; }

/* ─── BUTTONS — more fire energy ─────────────────── */
.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--fire-orange), var(--fire-ember)) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(240,112,32,0.30) !important;
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(240,112,32,0.50) !important;
}
.btn-ghost {
  border-color: rgba(248, 237, 216, 0.35) !important;
}

/* ─── NAV CTA — more visible ─────────────────────── */
.nav-cta {
  border-color: var(--fire-orange) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(240,112,32,0.12) !important;
}
.nav-cta:hover { box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(240,112,32,0.25) !important; }

/* ─── SOCIAL LINKS ───────────────────────────────── */
.author-social-link:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(240,112,32,0.20) !important;
}

/* ─── SCROLL INDICATOR ───────────────────────────── */
.hero-scroll-text  { color: rgba(248, 237, 216, 0.55) !important; }
.hero-scroll-line  {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom,
    rgba(248, 237, 216, 0.55), transparent) !important;
}

/* ─── REVEAL ANIMATION — slightly more energy ────── */
.reveal {
  transform: translateY(28px) !important;
}

/* ─── MOBILE — maintain warmth on small screens ──── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-overlay-left {
    width: 100% !important;
    background: linear-gradient(
      to right,
      rgba(8,5,2,0.80) 0%,
      rgba(8,5,2,0.55) 60%,
      rgba(8,5,2,0.30) 100%
    ) !important;
  }
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FINAL POLISH — v5 Comprehensive Update
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ─── HERO: FIX BOTTOM FADE & WHITE ARTIFACTS ────── */
.hero-overlay-bottom {
  height: 28% !important;
  background: linear-gradient(to top,
    #0D0A07 0%,
    rgba(13,10,7,0.7) 50%,
    transparent 100%
  ) !important;
}
/* Remove the crepuscular ray #hero::after — it creates white spots */
#hero::after { display: none !important; }

/* ─── HERO: BOOK ZONE GLOW ───────────────────────── */
.hero-book-zone {
  position: absolute;
  right: 14%; top: 10%;
  width: 42%; height: 82%;
  z-index: 3; pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-book-glow-1 {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%,
    rgba(255,160,40,0.22) 0%,
    rgba(220,90,10,0.14) 38%,
    transparent 68%
  );
  animation: book-pulse 5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.hero-book-glow-2 {
  position: absolute;
  top: 8%; left: 8%; right: 8%; bottom: 8%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 52% 48%,
    rgba(255,200,80,0.14) 0%,
    rgba(255,140,30,0.08) 40%,
    transparent 65%
  );
  animation: book-pulse 3.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.hero-book-rim {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20%; left: 18%; right: 18%; bottom: 18%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 60px 20px rgba(240,130,20,0.12),
    0 0 120px 40px rgba(200,80,0,0.08);
  animation: book-rim-breathe 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes book-pulse {
  0%   { opacity: 0.55; transform: scale(0.96); }
  100% { opacity: 1;    transform: scale(1.04); }
}
@keyframes book-rim-breathe {
  0%   { opacity: 0.4; }
  100% { opacity: 1;   }
}

/* ─── HERO: FIX PARTICLE CANVAS Z-INDEX ─────────── */
#hero-particles {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  width: 100% !important; height: 100% !important;
  z-index: 4 !important; pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-ambient-glow { z-index: 2 !important; }
.hero-sweep        { z-index: 2 !important; }
.hero-book-zone    { z-index: 3 !important; }
.hero-content      { z-index: 10 !important; }
.hero-scroll       { z-index: 10 !important; }
.hero-overlay-left { z-index: 5 !important; }
.hero-overlay-bottom { z-index: 6 !important; }

/* ─── HERO: CONTENT PADDING FIX ─────────────────── */
.hero-content {
  padding: 0 80px !important;
  max-width: 720px !important;
}
.hero-actions {
  gap: 20px !important;
}
.btn-primary, .btn-ghost {
  min-width: 180px !important;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-content { padding: 0 28px !important; }
  .btn-primary, .btn-ghost { min-width: auto !important; }
}

/* ─── BOOK CARDS: REMOVE PAGE COUNT + DATE ────────
   Hide the "696 pages" and "April 2024" meta items  */
.book-meta-item:nth-child(2),
.book-meta-item:nth-child(3) {
  display: none !important;
}
/* Replace with edition badge inline via pseudo */
.book-meta-item:nth-child(1)::after {
  content: 'First Edition · 2024';
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.28em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--fire-gold);
  margin-top: 6px;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

/* ─── BOOK CARDS: EQUAL HEIGHT ───────────────────── */
.books-grid {
  align-items: stretch !important;
}
.book-card, .book-card-inner {
  height: 100% !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
}
.book-info {
  flex: 1 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
}
.book-links {
  margin-top: auto !important;
  padding-top: 4px;
}

/* ─── PLATFORMS / AVAILABILITY SECTION ───────────── */
#platforms {
  padding: 72px 0;
  background: #131009;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
#platforms::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right,
    transparent, rgba(212,172,80,0.30), transparent);
}
#platforms::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right,
    transparent, rgba(212,172,80,0.30), transparent);
}
.platforms-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  padding: 0 60px;
}
.platforms-header .section-label { justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.platforms-header h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.5vw, 1.9rem);
  color: var(--parchment);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.platforms-header h2 em {
  font-style: normal; color: var(--fire-gold);
}
.platforms-tagline {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: rgba(248,237,216,0.65);
  margin-top: 8px;
}

/* Ticker container */
.platforms-ticker-wrap {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 8px 0;
  /* fade edges */
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right,
    transparent 0%, black 8%, black 92%, transparent 100%);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right,
    transparent 0%, black 8%, black 92%, transparent 100%);
}
.platforms-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
  width: max-content;
  animation: platforms-scroll 32s linear infinite;
}
.platforms-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
@keyframes platforms-scroll {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* Each platform badge */
.platform-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 14px 36px;
  margin: 0 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,172,80,0.15);
  background: rgba(22,17,10,0.6);
  white-space: nowrap;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color 0.3s, background 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.platform-badge::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, var(--accent-color, var(--fire-orange)), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
}
.platform-badge:hover {
  border-color: rgba(212,172,80,0.35);
  background: rgba(30,22,12,0.8);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.platform-badge:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

.platform-icon {
  width: 28px; height: 28px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.platform-icon svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }

.platform-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(248,237,216,0.82);
  transition: color 0.3s;
}
.platform-badge:hover .platform-name { color: var(--parchment); }

.platform-sep {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 4px; height: 4px;
  background: rgba(212,172,80,0.3);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin: 0 6px;
}

/* ─── INNER PAGE: PAGE HERO ──────────────────────── */
.page-hero {
  position: relative;
  height: 52vh;
  min-height: 360px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-top: var(--nav-height);
}
.page-hero-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: url('assets/images/hero-banner.png');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center 35%;
}
.page-hero-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(8,5,2,0.82) 0%,
    rgba(10,7,3,0.60) 50%,
    rgba(8,5,2,0.80) 100%
  );
}
.page-hero-bottom {
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #0D0A07, transparent);
}
.page-hero-glow {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 60% 55%,
    rgba(220,90,10,0.22) 0%, transparent 55%);
  animation: hero-breathe 5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.page-hero-content {
  position: relative; z-index: 5;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 60px;
}
.page-hero-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.45em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--fire-orange);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 14px;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fade-up 0.7s var(--ease-out-expo) 0.5s forwards;
}
.page-hero-eyebrow::before, .page-hero-eyebrow::after {
  content: '';
  width: 32px; height: 1px;
  background: var(--fire-orange);
}
.page-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--parchment);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.8), 0 0 60px rgba(200,80,10,0.25);
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fade-up 0.9s var(--ease-out-expo) 0.7s forwards;
}
.page-hero-sub {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: rgba(248,237,216,0.72);
  margin-top: 14px;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fade-up 0.7s var(--ease-out-expo) 0.9s forwards;
}

/* Breadcrumb */
.breadcrumb {
  position: absolute; bottom: 32px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 5;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.breadcrumb a { color: var(--smoke-grey); transition: color 0.3s; }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--parchment); }
.breadcrumb-sep { color: var(--fire-orange); opacity: 0.5; }
.breadcrumb-current { color: var(--parchment-dim); }

/* ─── INNER PAGE CONTENT ─────────────────────────── */
.page-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
}
.page-container {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 60px;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .page-container { padding: 0 24px; }
  .page-hero-content { padding: 0 24px; }
  .page-hero-title { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 7vw, 2.8rem); }
}

/* Inner page section alternating bg */
.page-section-light  { background: #161209; }
.page-section-dark   { background: #0D0A07; }
.page-section-medium { background: #181509; }

/* Inner page typography */
.page-lead {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.9;
  color: rgba(248,237,216,0.85);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.page-body {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.95;
  color: rgba(248,237,216,0.72);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* ─── ENHANCED SCROLL-REVEAL VARIANTS ─────────────── */
.reveal-left {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-32px);
  transition: opacity 0.9s var(--ease-out-expo),
              transform 0.9s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.reveal-left.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }

.reveal-right {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(32px);
  transition: opacity 0.9s var(--ease-out-expo),
              transform 0.9s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.reveal-right.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }

.reveal-scale {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.93);
  transition: opacity 0.8s var(--ease-out-expo),
              transform 0.8s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.reveal-scale.visible { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FINAL FIX PASS — White Artifact, Ticker, Animations
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ─── FIX 1: Hero scroll button white box (root cause) */
.hero-scroll {
  background: transparent !important;
  border: none !important;
  outline: none !important;
  -webkit-appearance: none !important;
  appearance: none !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}

/* ─── FIX 2: Canvas transparent — no white flash ────── */
#hero-particles {
  background: transparent !important;
}
canvas { background: transparent; }

/* ─── FIX 3: Preloader flame — soften near-white ────── */
.preloader-flame::after {
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 40%,
    rgba(255,230,140,0.9), var(--fire-amber)) !important;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   TICKER — Clean Pure-CSS Rebuild
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

#platforms { padding: 64px 0; background: #131009; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
#platforms::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, rgba(212,172,80,0.30), transparent);
}
#platforms::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, rgba(212,172,80,0.20), transparent);
}

.platforms-header {
  text-align: center; margin-bottom: 44px; padding: 0 60px;
}
.platforms-header .section-label { justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.platforms-header h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 1.8rem);
  color: var(--parchment); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.platforms-header h2 em { font-style: normal; color: var(--fire-gold); }
.platforms-tagline {
  font-size: 0.9rem; color: rgba(248,237,216,0.60); margin-top: 8px;
}

/* Ticker wrapper — fade edges */
.platforms-ticker-wrap {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 6px 0;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right,
    transparent 0%, #000 6%, #000 94%, transparent 100%);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right,
    transparent 0%, #000 6%, #000 94%, transparent 100%);
}

/* One single track — items duplicated in HTML for seamless loop */
.platforms-track {
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  width: max-content;
  animation: platforms-scroll 38s linear infinite;
}
.platforms-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }

@keyframes platforms-scroll {
  0%   { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* Each badge */
.platform-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 11px;
  padding: 13px 28px; margin: 0 10px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,172,80,0.14);
  background: rgba(20,15,8,0.7);
  white-space: nowrap; cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.35s, background 0.35s, transform 0.35s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.platform-badge::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 1.5px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, var(--pb-accent, var(--fire-orange)), transparent);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.35s;
}
.platform-badge:hover {
  border-color: rgba(212,172,80,0.32);
  background: rgba(28,20,10,0.9);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.platform-badge:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.platform-badge:hover .platform-name { color: var(--parchment); }

.platform-icon {
  width: 26px; height: 26px; flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.platform-icon svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; display: block; }

.platform-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(248,237,216,0.78); transition: color 0.3s;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   HERO — DEEPER CINEMATIC LAYERS
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Slow fog/haze layer drifting across hero */
.hero-fog {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 2; pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 40% at 30% 70%, rgba(30,18,8,0.35) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 30% at 75% 40%, rgba(30,14,4,0.20) 0%, transparent 100%);
  animation: hero-fog-drift 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes hero-fog-drift {
  0%   { opacity: 0.6; transform: translateX(0) scale(1); }
  50%  { opacity: 1;   transform: translateX(1.5%) scale(1.02); }
  100% { opacity: 0.7; transform: translateX(-1%) scale(1); }
}

/* Slow vignette pulse at the edges */
.hero-vignette {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 2; pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%,
    transparent 40%,
    rgba(8,5,2,0.55) 100%
  );
  animation: vignette-breathe 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes vignette-breathe {
  0%   { opacity: 0.6; }
  100% { opacity: 1; }
}

/* Cinematic hot-streak — very subtle diagonal highlight */
.hero-hotstreak {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 2; pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(
    116deg,
    transparent 0%, transparent 38%,
    rgba(255,160,30,0.035) 42%,
    rgba(255,200,60,0.025) 45%,
    transparent 50%, transparent 100%
  );
  animation: hotstreak-move 14s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  transform-origin: center;
}
@keyframes hotstreak-move {
  0%   { transform: translateX(-8%) rotate(0deg); opacity: 0.5; }
  50%  { opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: translateX(8%) rotate(0.5deg); opacity: 0.6; }
}

/* ─── Enhanced hero title glow ─────────────────────── */
.hero-title .hero-title-line:nth-child(2) {
  text-shadow:
    0 2px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.9),
    0 0 80px rgba(212,172,80,0.35),
    0 0 160px rgba(200,100,10,0.20) !important;
}

/* ─── Floating animation for book cover ─────────────── */
.book-cover-mockup img {
  animation: book-float 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes book-float {
  0%   { transform: translateY(0px);   }
  100% { transform: translateY(-10px); }
}
/* Pause float on hover — tilt takes over */
.book-card:hover .book-cover-mockup img {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

/* ─── Stats section — number glow pulse ─────────────── */
.stat-item { position: relative; }
.stat-item::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; bottom: -8px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 0; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, var(--fire-orange), transparent);
  transition: width 0.6s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.stat-item.visible::after { width: 60%; }

.stat-number {
  transition: text-shadow 0.4s;
}
.stat-item:hover .stat-number {
  text-shadow:
    0 0 40px rgba(212,172,80,0.65),
    0 0 80px rgba(212,172,80,0.30) !important;
}

/* ─── Review cards — enhanced hover ──────────────────── */
.review-card {
  transition: border-color 0.4s, transform 0.45s var(--ease-out-expo),
              box-shadow 0.45s !important;
}
.review-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(0,0,0,0.5),
              0 0 0 1px rgba(212,172,80,0.20) !important;
}
/* Sliding fire line on hover */
.review-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0;
  width: 0; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--fire-ember), var(--fire-gold));
  transition: width 0.5s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.review-card:hover::after { width: 100%; }

/* ─── Section backgrounds — subtle warm gradient depth ─ */
#books, #reviews {
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%, rgba(240,112,32,0.04) 0%, transparent 60%) !important;
}
#author, #audiobook {
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 0% 50%, rgba(212,172,80,0.04) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 100% 50%, rgba(139,26,26,0.06) 0%, transparent 60%) !important;
}
#contact {
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 100% 0%, rgba(240,112,32,0.05) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 0% 100%, rgba(139,26,26,0.07) 0%, transparent 55%) !important;
}

/* ─── Quote banner — letter spacing animation ──────────── */
.quote-banner-text.visible {
  animation: quote-reveal 1.2s var(--ease-out-expo) forwards;
}
@keyframes quote-reveal {
  from { letter-spacing: -0.02em; opacity: 0; }
  to   { letter-spacing: 0.01em; opacity: 1; }
}

/* ─── Author photo — float subtle ───────────────────── */
.author-photo-wrap {
  animation: author-float 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes author-float {
  0%   { transform: translateY(0px); }
  100% { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}

/* ─── Newsletter section — animated grid pulse ─────────── */
.newsletter-grid {
  animation: grid-pulse 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes grid-pulse {
  0%   { opacity: 0.6; }
  100% { opacity: 1; }
}

/* ─── Scroll indicator — stronger pulse ─────────────── */
@keyframes scroll-pulse {
  0%   { transform: scaleY(1);   opacity: 0.4; }
  50%  { transform: scaleY(1.3); opacity: 0.9; }
  100% { transform: scaleY(1);   opacity: 0.4; }
}

/* ─── Platform badge staggered entrance on reveal ────── */
.platform-badge {
  opacity: 0;
  animation: badge-in 0.5s var(--ease-out-expo) var(--bd, 0s) forwards;
}
@keyframes badge-in {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* ─── Footer link hover — animated underline ────────── */
.footer-link {
  position: relative;
}
.footer-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; bottom: -2px; left: 0;
  width: 0; height: 1px;
  background: var(--fire-orange);
  transition: width 0.3s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.footer-link:hover::after { width: 100%; }
.footer-link:hover { padding-left: 0 !important; }

/* ─── Mobile ticker speed ─────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .platforms-track { animation-duration: 26s; }
  .platform-badge  { padding: 11px 20px; margin: 0 7px; }
  .platform-name   { font-size: 0.62rem; }
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FINAL POLISH v6 — Brightness, Loops, Section Depth
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ─── NUCLEAR WHITE-BOX FIX ─────────────────────────
   Covers every browser including Safari iOS */
button.hero-scroll,
.hero-scroll[type],
.hero-scroll {
  background:         none !important;
  background-color:   transparent !important;
  border:             none !important;
  outline:            none !important;
  box-shadow:         none !important;
  -webkit-appearance: none !important;
  appearance:         none !important;
  padding:            0 !important;
}

/* ─── BANNER BRIGHTNESS — strip back dark layers ─── */

/* Base overlay: much more transparent at center */
.hero-overlay-base {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(6, 4, 1, 0.42) 0%,
    rgba(8, 5, 2, 0.14) 40%,
    rgba(6, 4, 1, 0.38) 100%
  ) !important;
}

/* Left text panel: slightly softer so image shows right */
.hero-overlay-left {
  background: linear-gradient(
    to right,
    rgba(6, 4, 1, 0.78) 0%,
    rgba(6, 4, 1, 0.54) 25%,
    rgba(6, 4, 1, 0.18) 52%,
    transparent 100%
  ) !important;
  width: 62% !important;
}

/* Bottom fade: softer, shorter */
.hero-overlay-bottom {
  height: 22% !important;
  background: linear-gradient(to top,
    #0D0A07 0%,
    rgba(13,10,7,0.5) 55%,
    transparent 100%
  ) !important;
}

/* Fog layer: was adding too much darkness — replace with subtle warm haze */
.hero-fog {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 65% 38% at 28% 72%,
      rgba(180, 90, 10, 0.12) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 45% 28% at 72% 42%,
      rgba(160, 70, 0, 0.08) 0%, transparent 100%) !important;
  animation: hero-fog-drift 20s ease-in-out infinite alternate !important;
}

/* Vignette: much gentler — just softens very corners */
.hero-vignette {
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%,
    transparent 48%,
    rgba(6, 4, 1, 0.35) 100%
  ) !important;
  animation: vignette-breathe 10s ease-in-out infinite alternate !important;
}

/* Ambient glow: brighter, more saturated — this is the hero's warmth */
.hero-ambient-glow {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 66% 56%, rgba(230, 100, 15, 0.45) 0%, transparent 46%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 74% 78%, rgba(180, 50, 10, 0.32) 0%, transparent 38%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 44% 82%, rgba(210, 80, 0,  0.22) 0%, transparent 34%) !important;
  animation: hero-breathe 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate !important;
}

/* Book zone glow: richer warm halo */
.hero-book-glow-1 {
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%,
    rgba(255, 170, 50, 0.28) 0%,
    rgba(230, 100, 15, 0.16) 35%,
    transparent 66%
  ) !important;
}
.hero-book-glow-2 {
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 52% 46%,
    rgba(255, 210, 90, 0.18) 0%,
    rgba(255, 150, 35, 0.10) 38%,
    transparent 64%
  ) !important;
}

/* ─── FIX LOOPING ANIMATION ──────────────────────── */
/* hotstreak was "appearing once" because alternate made it look one-shot.
   Replace with a natural looping sweep that clearly repeats. */
@keyframes hotstreak-move {
  0%   { transform: translateX(-12%); opacity: 0; }
  12%  { opacity: 0.7; }
  50%  { transform: translateX(12%);  opacity: 0.55; }
  88%  { opacity: 0.65; }
  100% { transform: translateX(-12%); opacity: 0; }
}
.hero-hotstreak {
  background: linear-gradient(
    112deg,
    transparent 20%,
    rgba(255, 175, 45, 0.055) 43%,
    rgba(255, 220, 80, 0.038) 50%,
    transparent 68%
  ) !important;
  animation: hotstreak-move 16s ease-in-out infinite !important; /* normal, not alternate */
}

/* Fog drift — make sure it's clearly looping */
@keyframes hero-fog-drift {
  0%   { opacity: 0.5; transform: translateX(0)    scale(1); }
  33%  { opacity: 0.9; transform: translateX(2%)   scale(1.02); }
  66%  { opacity: 0.7; transform: translateX(-1%)  scale(0.99); }
  100% { opacity: 0.5; transform: translateX(0)    scale(1); }
}

/* ─── SECTION DEPTH & ATMOSPHERE ────────────────── */

/* Gradient separator after each major section */
#stats::after, #books::after, #quote-banner::after,
#author::after, #reviews::after, #audiobook::after {
  content: '';
  display: block; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(240,112,32,0.18) 20%,
    rgba(212,172,80,0.28) 50%,
    rgba(240,112,32,0.18) 80%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  margin: 0;
}

/* Stats section — warmer, lifted */
#stats {
  background: #1a1308 !important;
  position: relative;
}
#stats::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 100%,
    rgba(240,112,32,0.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.stat-number {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.8rem) !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
}

/* Books section */
#books {
  background: #151109 !important;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%,   rgba(240,112,32,0.07) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 0%   100%, rgba(212,172,80,0.04) 0%, transparent 55%) !important;
}

/* Book cover mockup — richer shadow */
.book-cover-mockup {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 58%,
      rgba(240,112,32,0.22) 0%,
      rgba(20,14,8,1) 62%
    ) !important;
}
.book-card:hover .book-cover-mockup {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 58%,
      rgba(240,112,32,0.38) 0%,
      rgba(20,14,8,1) 62%
    ) !important;
}

/* Book float — smoother, more premium */
.book-cover-mockup img {
  animation: book-float 7s cubic-bezier(0.45, 0, 0.55, 1) infinite alternate !important;
  will-change: transform;
}
@keyframes book-float {
  0%   { transform: translateY(0px)   rotate(-0.5deg); }
  100% { transform: translateY(-12px) rotate(0.5deg);  }
}

/* Quote banner */
#quote-banner {
  background: #1e1910 !important;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%,  rgba(230,100,10,0.14) 0%, transparent 58%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 10% 80%,  rgba(160,36,16,0.10) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 90% 20%,  rgba(212,172,80,0.07) 0%, transparent 50%) !important;
}
.quote-banner-text {
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.8vw, 2.05rem) !important;
  color: rgba(252, 242, 222, 0.98) !important;
}

/* Author section */
#author {
  background: #191209 !important;
}
/* Enhanced photo glow */
.author-photo-wrap {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.7));
}
.author-photo-frame {
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 1px rgba(212,172,80,0.30),
    0 24px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),
    0 0 40px rgba(240,112,32,0.10) !important;
}

/* Reviews section */
#reviews {
  background: #151009 !important;
}
/* Warmer review card */
.review-card {
  background: rgba(28, 20, 11, 0.97) !important;
}
.review-stars {
  color: var(--fire-gold) !important;
  font-size: 1.1rem !important;
  letter-spacing: 3px !important;
  text-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(212,172,80,0.5) !important;
}

/* Audiobook section */
#audiobook {
  background: #1a1510 !important;
}

/* Newsletter */
#newsletter {
  background: #1d1710 !important;
}

/* Footer */
#footer {
  background: #130f08 !important;
}

/* ─── PLATFORM TICKER — make badges always visible ── */
/* Override the entrance animation that was interfering with ticker display */
.platforms-track .platform-badge {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  animation: none !important;
}
/* Give each badge the hover entrance back on hover only */
.platforms-track .platform-badge:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) !important;
}

/* ─── BODY TEXT LIFT ─────────────────────────────── */
.hero-desc { color: rgba(252, 242, 218, 0.94) !important; }
.book-excerpt { color: rgba(248,237,216,0.85) !important; }
.author-bio   { color: rgba(248,237,216,0.85) !important; }
.audiobook-desc { color: rgba(248,237,216,0.85) !important; }
.world-lore { color: rgba(248,237,216,0.85) !important; }

/* ─── SECTION LABEL LINES — richer fire glow ─────── */
.section-label-line {
  width: 40px !important; height: 2px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--fire-ember), var(--fire-amber)) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(240,112,32,0.50) !important;
}

/* ─── BUTTONS — more vibrant ─────────────────────── */
.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,
    #F07020 0%, #CC4A00 100%) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 28px rgba(240,112,32,0.38),
              inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,200,80,0.20) !important;
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(240,112,32,0.58),
              inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,200,80,0.30) !important;
}

/* book buy buttons */
.book-btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F07020, #CC4A00) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(240,112,32,0.30) !important;
}
.book-btn-primary:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(240,112,32,0.50) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
}

/* ─── NAV CTA — more fire energy ─────────────────── */
.nav-cta {
  border-color: rgba(240,112,32,0.70) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(240,112,32,0.18),
              inset 0 0 20px rgba(240,112,32,0.04) !important;
}
.nav-cta:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 0 32px rgba(240,112,32,0.35) !important;
}

/* ─── SCROLL INDICATOR — clear pulsing line ──────── */
.hero-scroll-line {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom,
    rgba(240,112,32,0.7),
    rgba(240,112,32,0.1),
    transparent
  ) !important;
  animation: scroll-pulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite !important;
  height: 48px !important;
}
@keyframes scroll-pulse {
  0%   { transform: scaleY(0.8) translateY(-4px); opacity: 0.4; }
  50%  { transform: scaleY(1.2) translateY(4px);  opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: scaleY(0.8) translateY(-4px); opacity: 0.4; }
}
.hero-scroll-text {
  color: rgba(248, 237, 216, 0.65) !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.5em !important;
}

/* ─── AMBIENT BETWEEN-SECTION GLOWS ─────────────── */
/* Warm ember glow rising from bottom of stats into books */
#stats { padding-bottom: 72px !important; }
#stats::after { display: none !important; }
#stats {
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px -12px rgba(240,112,32,0.08) inset !important;
}

/* ─── MOBILE BANNER TEXT ─────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-overlay-left {
    width: 100% !important;
    background: linear-gradient(to right,
      rgba(6,4,1,0.82) 0%,
      rgba(6,4,1,0.60) 55%,
      rgba(6,4,1,0.28) 100%
    ) !important;
  }
  .hero-overlay-bottom {
    height: 30% !important;
  }
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE & VISUAL FIX PASS v7
   Fixes: hero word-wrap, author photo, quote visibility,
          laptop layout, overlay brightness
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ─── HERO TITLE: fix word-wrapping on all screens ── */
/* Reduce font size so "Cross Blade" fits on one line  */
.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.8vw, 4.8rem) !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.015em !important;
}
/* Each line renders as a full block — no mid-word breaks */
.hero-title-line {
  display: block !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  overflow: visible !important;
}

/* ─── HERO CONTENT: more room on laptop screens ────── */
.hero-content {
  padding: 0 60px !important;
  max-width: 800px !important;
}

/* ─── HERO OVERLAYS: brighten image significantly ──── */
.hero-overlay-base {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(6, 4, 1, 0.38) 0%,
    rgba(5, 3, 1, 0.10) 45%,
    rgba(6, 4, 1, 0.32) 100%
  ) !important;
}
.hero-overlay-left {
  background: linear-gradient(
    to right,
    rgba(6, 4, 1, 0.80) 0%,
    rgba(6, 4, 1, 0.50) 28%,
    rgba(6, 4, 1, 0.12) 55%,
    transparent 100%
  ) !important;
  width: 58% !important;
}

/* Remove fog layer entirely — was crushing image depth */
.hero-fog { display: none !important; }

/* Vignette even subtler */
.hero-vignette {
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%,
    transparent 52%, rgba(4, 2, 0, 0.28) 100%
  ) !important;
}

/* ─── AUTHOR PHOTO: clean reset — no blend issues ─── */
/* Kill multiply mode definitively — causes grid artifact */
.author-photo-frame,
.author-photo-frame img,
.author-visual .author-photo-frame img,
.author-visual:hover .author-photo-frame img {
  mix-blend-mode: normal !important;
  isolation: auto !important;
}
/* Gentle filter — no contrast boost that amplifies shirt pattern */
.author-photo-frame img {
  filter: brightness(0.90) saturate(0.80) !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  object-position: top center !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1), filter 0.5s !important;
}
.author-visual:hover .author-photo-frame img {
  filter: brightness(0.93) saturate(0.84) !important;
  transform: scale(1.03) !important;
}
/* Simpler vignette — only bottom fade, very gentle sides */
.author-photo-frame::after {
  content: '' !important;
  position: absolute !important; inset: 0 !important; z-index: 2 !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  background:
    linear-gradient(to bottom,
      transparent 0%,
      transparent 60%,
      rgba(6, 4, 1, 0.40) 100%
    ),
    linear-gradient(to right,
      rgba(6, 4, 1, 0.20) 0%,
      transparent 12%,
      transparent 88%,
      rgba(6, 4, 1, 0.20) 100%
    ) !important;
}
/* Remove harsh ember line at bottom — not needed */
.author-photo-frame::before { display: none !important; }

/* ─── QUOTE BANNER: force visible as fallback ─────── */
/* Elements that haven't had IntersectionObserver fire  */
#quote-banner .quote-banner-text,
#quote-banner .quote-banner-ornament,
#quote-banner .quote-banner-features {
  transition-delay: 0s !important;
}
/* If JS reveal doesn't fire, show after CSS animation  */
#quote-banner .reveal {
  animation: quote-fallback-reveal 0.8s ease 0.3s both;
}
#quote-banner .reveal.visible {
  animation: none !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: none !important;
}
@keyframes quote-fallback-reveal {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* ─── SECTION REVEAL FALLBACK ─────────────────────── */
/* All reveal elements show after 2.5s regardless of scroll */
.reveal {
  animation: section-fallback 0s ease 2.5s both;
}
.reveal.visible {
  animation: none !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: translateY(0) !important;
}
@keyframes section-fallback {
  /* 0-duration: just sets the element visible if it hasn't been revealed */
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* ─── LAPTOP BREAKPOINT (1024-1366px) ─────────────── */
@media (min-width: 1024px) and (max-width: 1400px) {
  .hero-title { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.8vw, 4rem) !important; }
  .hero-content { padding: 0 56px !important; max-width: 720px !important; }

  /* Author: single column on smaller laptops */
  .author-container {
    grid-template-columns: 380px 1fr !important;
    gap: 56px !important;
  }
  .author-photo-wrap { max-width: 380px !important; }

  /* World container */
  .world-container { gap: 56px !important; }
}

/* ─── TABLET (768-1023px) ─────────────────────────── */
@media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px) {
  .hero-title { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem) !important; }
  .hero-content { padding: 0 40px !important; max-width: 600px !important; }
  .author-container { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 48px !important; }
  .author-photo-wrap { max-width: 420px !important; margin: 0 auto !important; }
  .audiobook-container { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 48px !important; }
  .contact-container { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 48px !important; }
}

/* ─── DESKTOP WIDE (1800px+) ──────────────────────── */
@media (min-width: 1800px) {
  .hero-title { font-size: clamp(3rem, 4vw, 5.2rem) !important; }
  .hero-content { max-width: 900px !important; }
}

/* ─── STATS: fix "VOL. I" repeated twice ─────────── */
/* The 4th stat is duplicate — hide on medium screens */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .stat-item:last-child { display: none; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important; }
}

/* ─── SECTION BRIGHTNESS: consistent warm tones ──── */
#quote-banner {
  background: #221a0e !important;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, rgba(240,112,32,0.16) 0%, transparent 58%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 15% 85%, rgba(160,36,16,0.12) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 85% 20%, rgba(212,172,80,0.09) 0%, transparent 50%) !important;
}
#author   { background: #1c1408 !important; }
#reviews  { background: #171209 !important; }
#audiobook{ background: #1c1710 !important; }
#contact  { background: #181208 !important; }
#newsletter { background: #1f1810 !important; }

/* ─── BOOK SECTION BRIGHTNESS ─────────────────────── */
.books-header .section-subtitle,
.audiobook-desc,
.author-bio,
.book-excerpt {
  color: rgba(252, 242, 218, 0.88) !important;
}

/* ─── FOOTER: improved contrast ─────────────────────*/
.footer-logo { letter-spacing: 0.12em !important; }
.footer-brand .footer-tagline { color: rgba(180,148,110,0.95) !important; }

/* ─── REMOVE AUTHOR FLOAT ANIMATION 
   (was interfering with parallax) ──────────────────── */
.author-photo-wrap {
  animation: none !important;
  filter: none !important;
}

/* ─── HERO SCROLL: ensure transparent on ALL browsers */
button, button.hero-scroll, [class*="hero-scroll"] {
  /* Only target the hero scroll specifically */
}
.hero-scroll {
  all: unset !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  bottom: 40px !important;
  left: 50% !important;
  transform: translateX(-50%) !important;
  z-index: 10 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 10px !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  opacity: 0 !important;
  animation: fade-in 1s ease 3.2s forwards !important;
}

/* ─── PLATFORMS: better visibility on all screens ─── */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .platform-name { display: none; }
  .platform-badge { padding: 10px 14px !important; margin: 0 5px !important; }
  .platform-icon { width: 28px !important; height: 28px !important; }
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FIX PASS v8 — Spacing, Overlap, Performance, Clarity
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ─── REMOVE ALL DECORATIVE ::after SECTION LINES ───
   They were causing visual confusion near interactive
   elements and are not needed for the design.         */
#stats::after,
#books::after,
#quote-banner::after,
#author::after,
#reviews::after,
#audiobook::after,
#newsletter::after {
  display: none !important;
  content: none !important;
}

/* ─── REMOVE stat-item bottom line (bottom:-8px) ──── */
.stat-item::after { display: none !important; }

/* ─── REMOVE audiobook player top green line ─────── */
.audiobook-player-frame::before { display: none !important; }

/* ─── FIX: book-meta line → more space above buttons  */
.book-meta {
  margin-bottom: 36px !important;
  padding-bottom: 24px !important;
}
/* ─── FIX: more breathing room above book buttons ─── */
.book-links { margin-top: 8px !important; padding-top: 4px !important; }

/* ─── FIX: Vol 2 card — gap between cover ornament
   and the book-info text/button below it             */
.book-cover-mockup + .book-info,
.book-card-inner > .book-info {
  padding-top: 28px !important;
}

/* ─── FIX: author quote left-border near social icons */
.author-quote {
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}
.author-social {
  margin-top: 48px !important;
  padding-top: 24px !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 172, 80, 0.10) !important;
}

/* ─── FIX: audiobook badge / player spacing ───────── */
.audiobook-listen-btn {
  margin-top: 36px !important;
}

/* ─── REMOVE HACK ANIMATIONS (restore clean state) ── */
/* These were added as fallbacks but broke smooth UX   */
.reveal {
  animation: none !important;
}
.reveal.visible {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: none !important;
  animation: none !important;
}
#quote-banner .reveal {
  animation: none !important;
}

/* ─── HERO BOOK CLARITY: transparent right half ─────
   The book cover lives in the right ~45% of the hero.
   We remove ALL overlay there so it shows at full     
   native quality.                                     */
.hero-overlay-base {
  background:
    linear-gradient(to right,
      rgba(6, 4, 1, 0.45) 0%,
      rgba(6, 4, 1, 0.22) 32%,
      rgba(6, 4, 1, 0.06) 50%,
      rgba(6, 4, 1, 0.00) 60%,
      rgba(6, 4, 1, 0.00) 100%
    ),
    linear-gradient(to bottom,
      rgba(6, 4, 1, 0.12) 0%,
      transparent 18%,
      transparent 82%,
      rgba(6, 4, 1, 0.06) 100%
    ) !important;
}

/* Left reading panel stays dark for text contrast */
.hero-overlay-left {
  background: linear-gradient(
    to right,
    rgba(5, 3, 1, 0.88) 0%,
    rgba(5, 3, 1, 0.62) 24%,
    rgba(5, 3, 1, 0.18) 48%,
    transparent 100%
  ) !important;
  width: 60% !important;
}

/* Remove the orange glow from the book zone —
   it tints the blue/cyan book cover colours orange    */
.hero-book-zone { display: none !important; }

/* Add a focused bright halo over the book instead,
   using screen blend to enhance without colour shift  */
.hero-book-light {
  position: absolute;
  right: 5%; top: 5%;
  width: 52%; height: 88%;
  z-index: 3; pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 45% 50%,
      rgba(255, 245, 220, 0.08) 0%,
      rgba(255, 230, 180, 0.04) 35%,
      transparent 65%
    );
  animation: book-light-pulse 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes book-light-pulse {
  0%   { opacity: 0.7; }
  100% { opacity: 1.0; }
}

/* Reduce hero-bg scale for sharper image rendering */
.hero-bg {
  transform: scale(1.04) !important;
  will-change: auto !important;   /* remove compositing layer artifact */
  image-rendering: auto !important;
}

/* ─── PERFORMANCE: contain heavy sections ────────── */
#stats, #books, #reviews, #audiobook, #contact, #newsletter {
  contain: layout style !important;
}
/* Don't contain hero — needs overflow visible for effects */
#hero { contain: none !important; }

/* ─── PERFORMANCE: disable heavy float on mobile ─── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .book-cover-mockup img { animation: none !important; }
  .author-photo-wrap     { animation: none !important; }
  .hero-ambient-glow     { animation: none !important; }
  .hero-hotstreak        { display: none !important; }
  .hero-vignette         { animation: none !important; }
}

/* ─── EARLY ACCESS MODAL ─────────────────────────── */
#early-access-modal {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 9000;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.4s var(--ease-out-expo),
              visibility 0.4s;
}
#early-access-modal.open {
  opacity: 1; visibility: visible; pointer-events: all;
}
.modal-backdrop {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: rgba(5, 3, 1, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.modal-panel {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  background: #1a1308;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 172, 80, 0.22);
  max-width: 580px; width: 100%;
  padding: 52px 48px;
  box-shadow: 0 32px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.7),
              0 0 0 1px rgba(212,172,80,0.06);
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
#early-access-modal.open .modal-panel {
  transform: translateY(0);
}
/* Gold top accent */
.modal-panel::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right,
    transparent, var(--fire-gold), var(--fire-amber), var(--fire-gold), transparent);
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.modal-close {
  position: absolute; top: 18px; right: 18px;
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  background: none; border: 1px solid rgba(212,172,80,0.2);
  color: var(--smoke-grey); cursor: pointer;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1;
  transition: border-color 0.3s, color 0.3s;
  -webkit-appearance: none; appearance: none;
}
.modal-close:hover {
  border-color: var(--fire-orange); color: var(--fire-orange);
}

.modal-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.45em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--fire-orange);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
}
.modal-eyebrow::before {
  content: ''; display: inline-block;
  width: 28px; height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--fire-orange);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.modal-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  font-weight: 700; color: var(--parchment);
  line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.modal-title em { font-style: normal; color: var(--fire-gold); }
.modal-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.95rem; color: rgba(248,237,216,0.65);
  line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.early-access-form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }

.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; }
.form-field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 7px; }
.form-field label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 0.58rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.32em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--smoke-grey);
}
.form-field label .required { color: var(--fire-orange); margin-left: 2px; }

.form-input,
.form-select,
.form-textarea {
  padding: 13px 16px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,172,80,0.18);
  color: var(--parchment);
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.95rem;
  outline: none; width: 100%;
  transition: border-color 0.3s, background 0.3s;
}
.form-input:focus,
.form-select:focus,
.form-textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--fire-orange);
  background: rgba(240,112,32,0.04);
}
.form-input::placeholder,
.form-textarea::placeholder { color: rgba(138,114,98,0.7); }
.form-select {
  cursor: pointer; -webkit-appearance: none; appearance: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='8' viewBox='0 0 12 8'%3E%3Cpath stroke='%238A7262' stroke-width='1.5' d='M1 1l5 5 5-5' fill='none'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: right 14px center;
  padding-right: 38px;
}
.form-select option { background: #1a1308; }
.form-textarea { min-height: 100px; resize: vertical; }

.form-submit-row {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px; margin-top: 8px;
}
.form-note { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--smoke-grey); flex: 1; }
.form-submit-btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--fire-orange), var(--fire-ember));
  color: var(--coal-black); font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase; border: none; cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(240,112,32,0.30);
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-out-expo),
              box-shadow 0.3s; flex-shrink: 0;
  -webkit-appearance: none; appearance: none;
}
.form-submit-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(240,112,32,0.50);
}
.form-submit-btn svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }

/* Success state */
.modal-success {
  display: none; flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center; text-align: center; gap: 16px;
  padding: 20px 0;
}
.modal-success.visible { display: flex; }
.modal-success-icon {
  width: 60px; height: 60px;
  border: 2px solid var(--fire-gold); border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--fire-gold);
  animation: success-pop 0.5s var(--ease-out-expo) forwards;
}
@keyframes success-pop {
  from { transform: scale(0.5); opacity: 0; }
  to   { transform: scale(1);   opacity: 1; }
}
.modal-success-icon svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; }
.modal-success h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--parchment);
}
.modal-success p {
  font-size: 0.95rem; color: rgba(248,237,216,0.65);
  max-width: 340px; line-height: 1.7;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .modal-panel { padding: 40px 28px; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form-submit-row { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
  .form-submit-btn { justify-content: center; }
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FINAL REFINEMENTS v9
   Nav, Hero Animations, Modal, Updates Section
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ─── NAV: always readable — permanent top gradient ── */
#nav {
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    rgba(4, 2, 1, 0.68) 0%,
    rgba(4, 2, 1, 0.22) 70%,
    transparent 100%
  ) !important;
}
#nav.scrolled {
  background: rgba(12, 8, 4, 0.97) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(212,172,80,0.18),
              0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.65) !important;
}
/* Nav logo — always gold, full opacity */
.nav-logo { color: var(--fire-gold) !important; opacity: 1 !important; }
/* Nav links — brighter default state */
.nav-link { color: rgba(248,237,216,0.90) !important; }
.nav-link:hover { color: var(--parchment) !important; }
/* CTA pill */
.nav-cta span { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* ─── HERO: ADDITIONAL CINEMATIC LAYERS ──────────── */

/* Second hotstreak moving opposite direction */
.hero-hotstreak-2 {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 2; pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(
    -114deg,
    transparent 18%,
    rgba(255, 165, 35, 0.045) 40%,
    rgba(255, 210, 70,  0.028) 47%,
    transparent 66%
  );
  animation: hotstreak-2-move 22s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes hotstreak-2-move {
  0%   { transform: translateX(10%);  opacity: 0; }
  10%  { opacity: 0.75; }
  50%  { transform: translateX(-10%); opacity: 0.60; }
  90%  { opacity: 0.70; }
  100% { transform: translateX(10%);  opacity: 0; }
}

/* Lava pulse — warm glow from lower-right where lava rivers are */
.hero-lava-pulse {
  position: absolute;
  right: 0; bottom: 5%;
  width: 55%; height: 52%;
  z-index: 2; pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 68% 80%,
    rgba(210, 70, 10, 0.28) 0%,
    rgba(180, 48, 6,  0.15) 35%,
    transparent 65%
  );
  animation: lava-pulse 3.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes lava-pulse {
  0%   { opacity: 0.55; transform: scale(0.96) translateY(2%); }
  100% { opacity: 1.00; transform: scale(1.04) translateY(-2%); }
}

/* Floating ember drift — wide slow overlay */
.hero-ember-drift {
  position: absolute; inset: -10% -5%;
  z-index: 2; pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 72% 38%, rgba(255,180,60,0.06) 0%, transparent 18%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 58% 62%, rgba(255,140,30,0.05) 0%, transparent 15%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 70%, rgba(220,100,10,0.07) 0%, transparent 20%);
  animation: ember-drift 14s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes ember-drift {
  0%   { transform: translate(0,    0)    rotate(0deg);   opacity: 0.6; }
  33%  { transform: translate(1.5%, -1.2%) rotate(0.3deg); opacity: 0.9; }
  66%  { transform: translate(-1%,  0.8%) rotate(-0.2deg); opacity: 0.75; }
  100% { transform: translate(0.8%, -0.5%) rotate(0.1deg); opacity: 0.65; }
}

/* Stronger ambient glow */
.hero-ambient-glow {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 66% 55%, rgba(240, 110, 18, 0.55) 0%, transparent 44%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 76% 80%, rgba(195, 58, 10, 0.38) 0%, transparent 36%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 40% 85%, rgba(225, 88, 0,  0.28) 0%, transparent 30%) !important;
  animation: hero-breathe 3.2s ease-in-out infinite alternate !important;
}

/* Subtle depth shimmer — very slow breathing colour overlay */
.hero-depth-shimmer {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(
    42deg,
    rgba(120, 40, 10, 0.08) 0%,
    transparent 38%,
    rgba(60, 20, 5, 0.06) 100%
  );
  animation: depth-shimmer 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes depth-shimmer {
  0%   { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(1.0); }
  50%  { opacity: 0.9; transform: scale(1.02); }
  100% { opacity: 0.6; transform: scale(1.0); }
}

/* ─── PARTICLES: slightly more visible ──────────────── */
/* Override finalAlpha for embers upward */
/* (Handled in JS but adding CSS opacity boost on canvas) */
#hero-particles { opacity: 1 !important; }

/* ─── EARLY ACCESS MODAL: compact desktop size ───── */
.modal-panel {
  max-width: 500px !important;
  max-height: 90vh !important;
  overflow-y: auto !important;
  padding: 36px 40px !important;
}
.modal-panel::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 4px; }
.modal-panel::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: rgba(212,172,80,0.3); border-radius: 2px; }
.modal-title  { font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.5vw, 1.7rem) !important; margin-bottom: 8px !important; }
.modal-subtitle { font-size: 0.88rem !important; line-height: 1.65 !important; margin-bottom: 24px !important; }
.early-access-form { gap: 12px !important; }
.form-input, .form-select, .form-textarea { padding: 11px 14px !important; font-size: 0.92rem !important; }
.form-textarea { min-height: 76px !important; }
.form-submit-btn { padding: 12px 28px !important; font-size: 0.68rem !important; }
.form-submit-row { margin-top: 4px !important; }

/* ─── UPDATES SECTION (replaces newsletter) ─────── */
#newsletter { padding: 90px 0 !important; }

.updates-container {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 60px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
  gap: 72px;
  align-items: center;
}

.updates-left {}

.updates-desc {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: rgba(248,237,216,0.78);
  margin: 20px 0 32px;
}

.updates-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}
.updates-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(248,237,216,0.72);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.3s;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.updates-link svg { flex-shrink: 0; color: var(--fire-gold); transition: color 0.3s; }
.updates-link:hover { color: var(--parchment); }
.updates-link:hover svg { color: var(--fire-orange); }

.updates-right {}
.updates-form-panel {
  background: rgba(20, 15, 8, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,172,80,0.16);
  padding: 36px 32px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.updates-form-panel::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, var(--fire-gold), transparent);
  opacity: 0.45;
}
.updates-form-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.4em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--fire-orange);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.updates-form-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: rgba(248,237,216,0.65);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .updates-container { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; padding: 0 40px; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .updates-container { padding: 0 24px; }
}

/* ─── NAV: 6 links — slightly smaller on mid screens */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .nav-link { font-size: 0.66rem !important; letter-spacing: 0.18em !important; }
  .nav-links { gap: 28px !important; }
  #nav { padding: 0 40px !important; }
}
@media (max-width: 1050px) {
  .nav-links { display: none !important; }
  .nav-hamburger { display: flex !important; }
}

/* ─── STATS: ensure 4-column layout stays clean ──── */
.stats-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr) !important;
  max-width: 1000px !important;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important; }
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   COMPREHENSIVE RESPONSIVE SYSTEM v10
   Covers: 320px → 480px → 768px → 1024px → 1280px+
   All !important to override stacked declarations.
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ─── SHARED MOBILE RESETS (< 1024px) ───────────────*/
@media (max-width: 1023px) {

  /* Nav */
  .nav-links { display: none !important; }
  .nav-hamburger { display: flex !important; }
  #nav { padding: 0 20px !important; }
  .nav-logo { font-size: 0.88rem !important; }

  /* Hero — unlock white-space so words wrap on narrow screens */
  .hero-title-line { white-space: normal !important; }
  .hero-title-line span { white-space: normal !important; }

  /* Two-column grids → single column */
  .author-container  { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 48px !important; }
  .world-container   { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 48px !important; }
  .audiobook-container { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 48px !important; }
  .contact-container { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 48px !important; }
  .updates-container { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 48px !important; }
  .footer-top        { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important; gap: 40px !important; }

  /* Author photo centred */
  .author-visual { text-align: center !important; }
  .author-photo-wrap { max-width: 380px !important; margin: 0 auto !important; }

  /* Audiobook player max-width */
  .audiobook-player { max-width: 600px !important; margin: 0 auto !important; }

  /* Reviews: 2 columns */
  .reviews-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important; }

  /* Inner-page two-column layouts */
  .responsive-2col { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 40px !important; }
  .features-3col   { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important; }

  /* Books grid */
  .books-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important; gap: 32px !important; }
}

/* ─── TABLETS (768px – 1023px) ───────────────────── */
@media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px) {

  :root { --section-pad: 72px !important; }

  /* Hero */
  .hero-content { padding: 0 40px !important; max-width: 100% !important; }
  .hero-title   { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 3.4rem) !important; }
  .hero-desc    { font-size: 1rem !important; max-width: 480px !important; }

  /* Stats: keep 4-col on tablets */
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr) !important; padding: 0 32px !important; }

  /* Books container */
  .books-container { padding: 0 32px !important; }
  .books-grid { max-width: 640px !important; margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important; }

  /* Containers */
  .author-container,
  .audiobook-container,
  .contact-container,
  .updates-container { padding: 0 32px !important; }
  .quote-banner-inner { padding: 0 40px !important; }
  .reviews-container { padding: 0 32px !important; }
  .newsletter-container { padding: 0 40px !important; }

  /* Footer */
  .footer-container { padding: 0 32px !important; }
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important; gap: 36px !important; }

  /* Quote banner features */
  .quote-banner-features { grid: none !important; flex-wrap: wrap !important; }
  .qb-feature { flex: 1 1 calc(33% - 2px) !important; min-width: 140px !important; }

  /* Page containers */
  .page-container { padding: 0 32px !important; }
  .page-hero-content { padding: 0 40px !important; }
}

/* ─── MOBILE (< 768px) ───────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 767px) {

  :root { --section-pad: 60px !important; --nav-height: 64px !important; }

  /* Nav */
  #nav { padding: 0 18px !important; height: 64px !important; }
  .nav-logo { font-size: 0.82rem !important; letter-spacing: 0.10em !important; }
  .nav-cta  { display: none !important; } /* hide CTA in nav — keep in mobile menu */

  /* Mobile nav panel */
  .nav-mobile {
    padding: 28px 24px !important;
    gap: 24px !important;
  }
  .nav-mobile .nav-link { font-size: 1.05rem !important; letter-spacing: 0.2em !important; }
  .nav-mobile .nav-cta  { display: flex !important; margin-left: 0 !important; width: 100% !important; justify-content: center !important; }

  /* Hero */
  .hero-content {
    padding: 0 22px !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    padding-top: 20px !important;
  }
  .hero-title { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 7.5vw, 3rem) !important; line-height: 1.1 !important; }
  .hero-series-badge { font-size: 0.58rem !important; padding: 5px 12px !important; }
  .hero-desc { font-size: 0.9rem !important; max-width: 100% !important; margin-bottom: 36px !important; }
  .hero-actions { flex-direction: column !important; align-items: stretch !important; gap: 12px !important; width: 100% !important; max-width: 340px !important; }
  .btn-primary, .btn-ghost { width: 100% !important; justify-content: center !important; padding: 15px 24px !important; }
  .hero-scroll { bottom: 24px !important; }

  /* Stats: 2×2 grid */
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
    padding: 0 20px !important;
    gap: 28px 20px !important;
  }
  .stat-number { font-size: 1.8rem !important; }

  /* Platforms */
  .platforms-header { padding: 0 20px !important; margin-bottom: 28px !important; }
  .platforms-header h2 { font-size: 1.3rem !important; }

  /* Books */
  .books-container { padding: 0 20px !important; }
  .books-header { margin-bottom: 36px !important; }
  .books-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; max-width: 440px !important; margin: 0 auto !important; gap: 36px !important; }

  /* Quote banner */
  .quote-banner-inner  { padding: 0 22px !important; }
  .quote-banner-text   { font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 4.5vw, 1.5rem) !important; }
  .quote-banner-features { flex-direction: column !important; border: none !important; gap: 0 !important; }
  .qb-feature { padding: 20px 16px !important; border: 1px solid rgba(212,172,80,0.12) !important; margin-bottom: 8px !important; }
  .qb-feature:not(:last-child)::after { display: none !important; }

  /* Author */
  .author-container { padding: 0 20px !important; gap: 36px !important; }
  .author-photo-wrap { max-width: 280px !important; }
  .author-name  { font-size: 1.8rem !important; }
  .author-quote { padding: 20px 22px !important; margin: 28px 0 !important; }
  .author-social { margin-top: 32px !important; padding-top: 20px !important; }

  /* Reviews */
  .reviews-container { padding: 0 20px !important; }
  .reviews-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 20px !important; }
  .reviews-header { margin-bottom: 40px !important; }

  /* Audiobook */
  .audiobook-container { padding: 0 20px !important; gap: 40px !important; }
  .audiobook-player-frame iframe { height: 280px !important; }

  /* Contact */
  .contact-container { padding: 0 20px !important; gap: 36px !important; }
  .contact-form-wrap { padding: 28px 20px !important; }
  .contact-form-row  { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 14px !important; }
  .contact-submit-row { flex-direction: column !important; align-items: stretch !important; gap: 14px !important; }
  .contact-submit-btn { justify-content: center !important; width: 100% !important; }

  /* Updates / Newsletter */
  .updates-container { padding: 0 20px !important; gap: 36px !important; }
  .updates-form-panel { padding: 28px 22px !important; }
  .newsletter-form { flex-direction: column !important; gap: 0 !important; }
  .newsletter-input {
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(212,172,80,0.18) !important;
    border-bottom: none !important;
  }
  .newsletter-btn { width: 100% !important; padding: 14px !important; }

  /* Footer */
  .footer-container { padding: 0 20px !important; }
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 28px !important; padding-bottom: 36px !important; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column !important; align-items: center !important; gap: 12px !important; text-align: center !important; }
  .footer-legal { justify-content: center !important; }

  /* Section containers needing padding fix */
  .newsletter-container { padding: 0 22px !important; }
  .world-container { padding: 0 20px !important; }

  /* Page hero inner pages */
  .page-hero { height: 42vh !important; min-height: 280px !important; }
  .page-hero-content { padding: 0 22px !important; }
  .page-hero-title { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 6.5vw, 2.4rem) !important; }
  .page-container { padding: 0 20px !important; }
  .breadcrumb { font-size: 0.55rem !important; }

  /* Author page */
  .author-photo-frame { aspect-ratio: 3/4 !important; }

  /* Reviews page rating overview */
  .responsive-2col { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 36px !important; }
  .features-3col   { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 16px !important; }

  /* Modal */
  #early-access-modal { padding: 12px !important; align-items: flex-end !important; }
  .modal-panel {
    max-width: 100% !important;
    max-height: 92vh !important;
    padding: 28px 22px !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
  }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 12px !important; }
  .form-submit-row { flex-direction: column !important; align-items: stretch !important; }
  .form-submit-btn { justify-content: center !important; width: 100% !important; }

  /* Hero overlays: better mobile coverage */
  .hero-overlay-left {
    width: 100% !important;
    background: linear-gradient(
      to bottom,
      rgba(5,3,1,0.65) 0%,
      rgba(5,3,1,0.45) 45%,
      rgba(5,3,1,0.22) 100%
    ) !important;
  }
  .hero-overlay-base {
    background: rgba(5,3,1,0.35) !important;
  }
}

/* ─── SMALL PHONES (< 480px) ─────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 479px) {

  :root { --section-pad: 52px !important; }

  /* Nav */
  #nav { padding: 0 14px !important; }
  .nav-logo { font-size: 0.76rem !important; }

  /* Hero */
  .hero-content { padding: 0 16px !important; }
  .hero-title { font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 8vw, 2.4rem) !important; }
  .hero-eyebrow-text { font-size: 0.58rem !important; letter-spacing: 0.28em !important; }
  .hero-desc { font-size: 0.87rem !important; line-height: 1.72 !important; }
  .hero-actions { max-width: 100% !important; }
  .btn-primary, .btn-ghost { font-size: 0.7rem !important; padding: 14px 20px !important; }

  /* Stats */
  .stats-grid { padding: 0 16px !important; gap: 20px 14px !important; }
  .stat-number { font-size: 1.55rem !important; }
  .stat-label  { font-size: 0.58rem !important; letter-spacing: 0.22em !important; }

  /* Platforms */
  .platforms-header { padding: 0 16px !important; }
  .platform-name { display: none !important; }
  .platform-badge { padding: 9px 12px !important; margin: 0 4px !important; }
  .platform-icon  { width: 24px !important; height: 24px !important; }
  .platform-icon svg { width: 24px !important; height: 24px !important; }

  /* Books */
  .books-container { padding: 0 16px !important; }
  .book-cover-mockup { min-height: 220px !important; }
  .book-title { font-size: 1.2rem !important; }
  .book-btn   { padding: 10px 16px !important; font-size: 0.62rem !important; }

  /* Quote banner */
  .quote-banner-inner { padding: 0 16px !important; }

  /* Author */
  .author-container { padding: 0 16px !important; }
  .author-name  { font-size: 1.6rem !important; }
  .author-bio   { font-size: 0.93rem !important; }

  /* Reviews */
  .reviews-container { padding: 0 16px !important; }
  .review-card  { padding: 26px 22px !important; }
  .review-text  { font-size: 0.9rem !important; }

  /* Audiobook */
  .audiobook-container { padding: 0 16px !important; }
  .audiobook-listen-btn { padding: 13px 22px !important; font-size: 0.68rem !important; }

  /* Contact */
  .contact-container { padding: 0 16px !important; }
  .contact-form-wrap { padding: 22px 16px !important; }

  /* Updates */
  .updates-container { padding: 0 16px !important; }
  .updates-form-panel { padding: 22px 16px !important; }

  /* Footer */
  .footer-container { padding: 0 16px !important; }
  .footer-logo  { font-size: 0.95rem !important; }
  .footer-tagline { font-size: 0.85rem !important; }

  /* Modal */
  .modal-panel { padding: 24px 16px !important; }
  .modal-title { font-size: 1.25rem !important; }

  /* Page containers */
  .page-container { padding: 0 16px !important; }
  .page-hero-content { padding: 0 16px !important; }
  .page-hero-title { font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 7vw, 2rem) !important; }
}

/* ─── LARGE DESKTOPS (1440px+) ───────────────────── */
@media (min-width: 1440px) {
  .hero-content  { max-width: 860px !important; padding: 0 80px !important; }
  .hero-title    { font-size: clamp(3rem, 4.2vw, 5.2rem) !important; }
  .books-container,
  .author-container,
  .audiobook-container,
  .contact-container,
  .updates-container,
  .reviews-container { max-width: 1240px !important; margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; }
}

/* ─── 4K / ULTRA-WIDE (2400px+) ─────────────────── */
@media (min-width: 2400px) {
  :root { --section-pad: 160px !important; }
  .hero-title { font-size: 5.5rem !important; }
  .hero-content { max-width: 1000px !important; padding: 0 100px !important; }
}

/* ─── TOUCH / HOVER ADJUSTMENTS ─────────────────── */
@media (hover: none) {
  /* Disable cursor elements on touch devices */
  .cursor-dot, .cursor-ring { display: none !important; }
  /* Simplify hover effects that don't work on touch */
  .book-cover-mockup img { animation-play-state: running !important; }
}

/* ─── REDUCED MOTION ─────────────────────────────── */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *,
  *::before,
  *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
  }
  .reveal, .reveal-left, .reveal-right, .reveal-scale {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }
}

/* ─── LANDSCAPE PHONES ───────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 767px) and (orientation: landscape) {
  #hero { height: 100svh !important; min-height: 420px !important; }
  .hero-content { padding-top: 10px !important; }
  .hero-title { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 5vw, 2.2rem) !important; }
  .hero-desc { display: none !important; } /* hide desc to save space in landscape */
  .hero-actions { flex-direction: row !important; max-width: 100% !important; }
  .btn-primary, .btn-ghost { width: auto !important; }
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   MOBILE POLISH v11 — Hamburger, Responsiveness QA
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ─── HAMBURGER: always clearly visible ────────────
   The bars use parchment/cream on dark. Added drop-shadow
   and a semi-dark background pill for every context.    */
.nav-hamburger {
  background: rgba(5, 3, 1, 0.35) !important;
  border-radius: 6px !important;
  padding: 9px 8px !important;
  gap: 5px !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,172,80,0.18) !important;
  transition: background 0.3s, border-color 0.3s !important;
}
.nav-hamburger:hover {
  background: rgba(5, 3, 1, 0.65) !important;
  border-color: rgba(212,172,80,0.40) !important;
}
.nav-hamburger span {
  background: #F8EDD8 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.60),
              0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.50) !important;
  width: 24px !important;
  height: 2px !important;
  border-radius: 2px !important;
}
/* When nav is scrolled (dark bg) — keep same styling */
#nav.scrolled .nav-hamburger span { box-shadow: 0 0 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.40) !important; }

/* ─── MOBILE NAV PANEL: full coverage ───────────── */
.nav-mobile {
  padding: 32px 24px 40px !important;
  gap: 20px !important;
  background: rgba(8, 5, 2, 0.99) !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212,172,80,0.15) !important;
}
.nav-mobile .nav-link {
  font-size: 1.1rem !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em !important;
  padding: 8px 0 !important;
  color: rgba(248,237,216,0.9) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212,172,80,0.08) !important;
}
.nav-mobile .nav-cta {
  display: flex !important;
  margin-left: 0 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  margin-top: 8px !important;
  padding: 14px 20px !important;
}

/* ─── HERO: mobile-first full QA ────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  /* Ensure section fills but doesn't over-extend */
  #hero { height: 100svh !important; height: 100vh !important; min-height: 560px !important; max-height: 900px !important; }

  /* Eyebrow line + text */
  .hero-eyebrow { margin-bottom: 16px !important; }
  .hero-eyebrow-line { width: 24px !important; }
  .hero-eyebrow-text { font-size: 0.56rem !important; letter-spacing: 0.32em !important; }

  /* Title — word-level spans must not overflow */
  .hero-title { margin-bottom: 16px !important; }
  .hero-title-line { display: block !important; white-space: normal !important; overflow-wrap: break-word !important; word-break: break-word !important; }
  .hero-title-line span { white-space: normal !important; }

  /* Series badge */
  .hero-series-badge { flex-wrap: wrap !important; padding: 5px 12px !important; margin-bottom: 20px !important; }

  /* Description */
  .hero-desc { margin-bottom: 28px !important; }

  /* Buttons: stack cleanly */
  .hero-actions { flex-direction: column !important; align-items: stretch !important; gap: 10px !important; max-width: 320px !important; }
  .btn-primary, .btn-ghost { width: 100% !important; justify-content: center !important; padding: 15px 20px !important; font-size: 0.72rem !important; }

  /* Scroll indicator */
  .hero-scroll { bottom: 20px !important; }
  .hero-scroll-line { height: 32px !important; }
}

/* ─── STATS: guaranteed 2×2 on mobile ───────────── */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  #stats { padding: 44px 0 !important; }
  .stats-grid {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    padding: 0 20px !important;
    gap: 28px 16px !important;
  }
  .stat-item:last-child { display: block !important; } /* ensure 4th stat shows */
  .stat-number { font-size: 1.7rem !important; }
  .stat-label  { font-size: 0.58rem !important; }
}

/* ─── PLATFORMS TICKER: mobile polish ───────────── */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  #platforms { padding: 44px 0 !important; }
  .platforms-header { padding: 0 20px !important; margin-bottom: 24px !important; }
  .platforms-header h2 { font-size: 1.2rem !important; }
  .platforms-tagline { font-size: 0.82rem !important; }
  .platform-badge { padding: 10px 14px !important; margin: 0 5px !important; gap: 8px !important; }
  .platform-name { font-size: 0.62rem !important; letter-spacing: 0.10em !important; }
  /* Show platform names on larger phones */
}
@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .platform-name { display: none !important; }
  .platform-badge { padding: 9px 11px !important; margin: 0 4px !important; }
}

/* ─── BOOKS: mobile card sizing ─────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  #books { padding: 52px 0 !important; }
  .books-container { padding: 0 20px !important; }
  .books-header { margin-bottom: 36px !important; text-align: center !important; }
  .books-header .section-label { justify-content: center !important; }
  .books-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    max-width: 420px !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
    gap: 40px !important;
  }
  .book-cover-mockup { min-height: 200px !important; padding: 24px 16px !important; }
  .book-info { padding-top: 20px !important; }
  .book-title { font-size: 1.3rem !important; }
  .book-excerpt { font-size: 0.9rem !important; }
  .book-meta { flex-direction: column !important; gap: 10px !important; }
  .book-links { flex-direction: column !important; gap: 10px !important; }
  .book-btn { justify-content: center !important; padding: 12px 18px !important; font-size: 0.65rem !important; }
}

/* ─── QUOTE BANNER: mobile polish ───────────────── */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  #quote-banner { padding: 52px 0 !important; }
  .quote-banner-inner { padding: 0 20px !important; }
  .quote-banner-text { font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 4vw, 1.35rem) !important; line-height: 1.7 !important; }
  .quote-banner-ornament { margin-bottom: 28px !important; }
  .quote-banner-features {
    display: flex !important; flex-direction: column !important;
    border: none !important; margin-top: 40px !important; gap: 12px !important;
  }
  .qb-feature {
    padding: 18px 16px !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212,172,80,0.12) !important;
    flex: none !important;
  }
  .qb-feature:not(:last-child)::after { display: none !important; }
}

/* ─── AUTHOR: mobile layout ─────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  #author { padding: 52px 0 !important; }
  .author-container { padding: 0 20px !important; grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 36px !important; }
  .author-visual { display: flex !important; justify-content: center !important; }
  .author-photo-wrap {
    max-width: 260px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    aspect-ratio: 3/4 !important;
    animation: none !important;
  }
  .author-photo-frame { width: 100% !important; height: 100% !important; }
  .author-name  { font-size: clamp(1.5rem,5vw,1.9rem) !important; }
  .author-title { margin-bottom: 20px !important; }
  .author-bio   { font-size: 0.93rem !important; line-height: 1.8 !important; }
  .author-quote {
    padding: 18px 20px !important;
    margin: 24px 0 !important;
    font-size: 1rem !important;
  }
  .author-social { gap: 12px !important; margin-top: 28px !important; padding-top: 18px !important; }
  .author-social-link { width: 40px !important; height: 40px !important; }
}

/* ─── REVIEWS: mobile polish ─────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  #reviews { padding: 52px 0 !important; }
  .reviews-container { padding: 0 20px !important; }
  .reviews-header { margin-bottom: 36px !important; text-align: center !important; }
  .reviews-header .section-label { justify-content: center !important; }
  .reviews-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 16px !important; }
  .review-card { padding: 24px 20px !important; }
  .review-stars { font-size: 0.95rem !important; }
  .review-text { font-size: 0.9rem !important; }
  .review-author-avatar { width: 36px !important; height: 36px !important; font-size: 0.75rem !important; }
}

/* ─── AUDIOBOOK: mobile layout ──────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  #audiobook { padding: 52px 0 !important; }
  .audiobook-container { padding: 0 20px !important; grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 36px !important; }
  .audiobook-badge { margin-bottom: 16px !important; }
  .audiobook-player-frame iframe { height: 232px !important; }
  .audiobook-listen-btn { padding: 13px 24px !important; font-size: 0.68rem !important; margin-top: 24px !important; }
  .audiobook-player-caption { font-size: 0.58rem !important; }
}

/* ─── CONTACT: mobile layout ─────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  #contact { padding: 52px 0 !important; }
  .contact-container {
    padding: 0 20px !important;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 36px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
  }
  .contact-form-wrap { padding: 24px 18px !important; }
  .contact-form-row  { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
  .contact-submit-row { flex-direction: column !important; gap: 12px !important; }
  .contact-submit-btn { width: 100% !important; justify-content: center !important; }
  .contact-detail { margin-bottom: 4px !important; }
  .contact-detail-icon { width: 38px !important; height: 38px !important; }
}

/* ─── UPDATES / NEWSLETTER: mobile ─────────────── */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  #newsletter { padding: 52px 0 !important; }
  .updates-container { padding: 0 20px !important; grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 36px !important; }
  .updates-desc { font-size: 0.92rem !important; margin: 14px 0 24px !important; }
  .updates-links { gap: 14px !important; }
  .updates-link { font-size: 0.68rem !important; }
  .updates-form-panel { padding: 24px 18px !important; }
  .newsletter-form { flex-direction: column !important; }
  .newsletter-input { border-right: 1px solid rgba(212,172,80,0.18) !important; border-bottom: none !important; }
  .newsletter-btn { width: 100% !important; padding: 14px !important; }
  .newsletter-fine { text-align: center !important; }
}

/* ─── FOOTER: mobile polish ─────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  #footer { padding: 44px 0 28px !important; }
  .footer-container { padding: 0 20px !important; }
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 24px !important; padding-bottom: 32px !important; }
  .footer-logo { font-size: 1rem !important; margin-bottom: 10px !important; }
  .footer-tagline { font-size: 0.85rem !important; }
  .footer-col-title { font-size: 0.62rem !important; margin-bottom: 14px !important; }
  .footer-links { gap: 8px !important; }
  .footer-link { font-size: 0.87rem !important; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column !important; align-items: center !important; gap: 8px !important; padding-top: 20px !important; }
  .footer-copy { font-size: 0.75rem !important; text-align: center !important; }
  .footer-legal { gap: 16px !important; }
  .footer-legal a { font-size: 0.75rem !important; }
}

/* ─── EARLY ACCESS MODAL: mobile ─────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  #early-access-modal { padding: 0 !important; align-items: flex-end !important; }
  .modal-backdrop { background: rgba(4,2,1,0.75) !important; }
  .modal-panel {
    max-width: 100% !important;
    max-height: 88vh !important;
    padding: 28px 20px 32px !important;
    border-left: none !important;
    border-right: none !important;
    border-bottom: none !important;
    border-top: 2px solid rgba(212,172,80,0.35) !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    overflow-y: auto !important;
    transform: translateY(40px) !important;
  }
  #early-access-modal.open .modal-panel { transform: translateY(0) !important; }
  .modal-title { font-size: 1.25rem !important; }
  .modal-subtitle { font-size: 0.85rem !important; margin-bottom: 20px !important; }
  .early-access-form { gap: 12px !important; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 12px !important; }
  .form-submit-row { flex-direction: column !important; gap: 10px !important; }
  .form-submit-btn { width: 100% !important; justify-content: center !important; }
  .form-note { text-align: center !important; font-size: 0.75rem !important; }
}

/* ─── INNER PAGES: mobile polish ─────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .page-hero { height: 40vh !important; min-height: 260px !important; }
  .page-hero-content { padding: 0 20px !important; text-align: center !important; }
  .page-hero-eyebrow { justify-content: center !important; font-size: 0.56rem !important; }
  .page-hero-title { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 6vw, 2.2rem) !important; }
  .page-hero-sub { font-size: 0.85rem !important; margin-top: 8px !important; }
  .breadcrumb { font-size: 0.54rem !important; bottom: 16px !important; }
  .page-section { padding: 44px 0 !important; }
  .page-container { padding: 0 20px !important; }
  .page-lead { font-size: 1rem !important; }
  .page-body { font-size: 0.92rem !important; }
}

/* ─── SMALL PHONES EXTRA POLISH (< 380px) ────────── */
@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .hero-title { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 8.5vw, 2rem) !important; }
  .btn-primary, .btn-ghost { font-size: 0.68rem !important; padding: 13px 18px !important; }
  .stat-number { font-size: 1.45rem !important; }
  .book-title { font-size: 1.15rem !important; }
  .section-title { font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 6vw, 1.8rem) !important; }
  .nav-logo { font-size: 0.72rem !important; }
  .platform-name { display: none !important; }
  .platform-badge { padding: 8px 10px !important; }
}

/* ─── ENSURE NO HORIZONTAL OVERFLOW ─────────────── */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  html, body { overflow-x: hidden !important; max-width: 100% !important; }
  .hero-title-line { max-width: calc(100vw - 40px) !important; }
  section, footer, nav { max-width: 100% !important; overflow-x: hidden !important; }
  .platforms-ticker-wrap { overflow: hidden !important; }
  .book-cover-vol2 { overflow: hidden !important; }
}

/* ─── TABLET SPECIFIC POLISH (768–1023px) ─────────── */
@media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px) {
  /* Show hamburger, hide links */
  .nav-links { display: none !important; }
  .nav-hamburger { display: flex !important; }
  .nav-cta { display: none !important; }

  /* Books: 2 columns that look intentional */
  .books-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important; max-width: 720px !important; margin: 0 auto !important; }

  /* Reviews: 2 cols */
  .reviews-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important; }

  /* Author/Contact/Audiobook: single column but wider */
  .author-photo-wrap { max-width: 320px !important; }

  /* Footer: 2 cols */
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important; }
}