@charset "UTF-8";
/* ===============================
   Variables
   =============================== */
:root {
    --primary-color: #140904; /* almost black */
    --secondary-color: #993D00; /* brown */
    --highlight-color: #fbf2ee; /* off-white */
    --hover-highlight: #ffdd57; /* hover highlight text */
    --footer-link-hover: #ffda89; /* footer hover color */
    --background-color: #f4f4f4; /* light gray */
    --twitter-hover-start: #1da1f2;
    --twitter-hover-end: #0d8bd9;
    --facebook-hover-start: #1877f2;
    --facebook-hover-end: #166fe5;
    --linkedin-hover-start: #0077b5;
    --linkedin-hover-end: #005885;
    --reddit-hover-start: #ff4500;
    --reddit-hover-end: #e03d00;
    --pinterest-hover-start: #bd081c;
    --pinterest-hover-end: #9e0719;
    --copy-hover-start: #666;
    --copy-hover-end: #555;
    /* Centralized story image border radius for maintainability */
    --story-radius: clamp(8px, 1.5vw, 16px);
}

/* ===============================
   General Styles
   =============================== */
body {
    font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 10px;
    padding: 0px;
    background-color: var(--background-color);
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
}

/* ===============================
   Buttons: Muted Autumn Palette
   =============================== */
   .button-base {
    padding: 10px 20px; /* Reduce size */
    font-size: 14px; /* Subtle text size */
    border-radius: 10px; /* Slightly rounded corners */
    background-color: #140904; /* Dark base */
    color: #fbf2ee; /* Light text */
    border: 1px solid #265a32; /* Define border */
    box-shadow: none; /* Remove heavy shadow */
    transition: all 0.2s ease-in-out;
}

.button-base:hover {
    background-color: #3c5a40; /* Muted green */
    color: #d9e8d4; /* Soft highlight */
    border-color: #3c5a40; /* Border matches background */
    transform: scale(1.02); /* Subtle zoom */
}

.button-base:active {
    background-color: #265a32; /* Rich green */
    transform: translateY(2px); /* Less dramatic press effect */
}

/* ===============================
   Buy Me a Coffee button
   =============================== */
.bmc-button {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4a574 0%, #e2a07c 100%);
    color: #140904;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-decoration: none;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    margin: 0.5rem 0;
}

.bmc-button:focus {
    outline: 2px solid #993D00;
    outline-offset: 2px;
}

.bmc-button:hover {
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c99660 0%, #d4a574 100%);
}

.bmc-button:active {
    transform: translateY(0);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.bmc-icon {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    display: inline-block;
    filter: brightness(0.8);
}

/* Enhanced tip jar styles */
.tip-jar {
    margin: 2rem auto;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    border: 1px solid #e2a07c;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fffdfa 0%, #fefbf6 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    text-align: center;
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 420px;
}

.tip-jar p {
    margin: 0.75rem 0;
}

.tip-jar .tip-lead {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: #140904;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.tip-jar .tip-note {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #666;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    font-style: italic;
}

.tip-jar em {
    color: #993D00;
    font-style: italic;
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .bmc-button {
        padding: 8px 12px;
        font-size: 14px;
    }
    
    .tip-jar {
        margin: 1.5rem auto;
        padding: 1.25rem;
        max-width: 100%;
    }
    
    .tip-jar .tip-lead {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
    
    .tip-jar .tip-note {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
}

/* ===============================
   Social Share Buttons
   =============================== */
/* Rounded pill fallback layout */
.share-pillbar{
  display:flex;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  justify-content:center;
  gap:.4rem;
  margin-top:.5rem;
}

.share-pill{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  padding:.4rem .8rem;
  border-radius:999px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#d4a574 0%,#e2a07c 100%);
  color:#140904;
  text-decoration:none;
  border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08);
  box-shadow:0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
  cursor:pointer;
  font-size:.9rem;
  font-weight:600;
  transition:transform .15s ease,box-shadow .15s ease,background .15s ease;
  line-height:1;
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;
}
.share-pill:hover{
  transform:translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow:0 3px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#c99660 0%,#d4a574 100%);
}
.share-pill:focus{outline:2px solid #993D00; outline-offset:2px;}

/* Reuse your existing platform hover colors if desired */
.share-pill.share-twitter:hover{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#1da1f2 0%,#0d8bd9 100%);color:#fff;}
.share-pill.share-facebook:hover{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#1877f2 0%,#166fe5 100%);color:#fff;}
.share-pill.share-linkedin:hover{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0077b5 0%,#005885 100%);color:#fff;}
.share-pill.share-reddit:hover{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#ff4500 0%,#e03d00 100%);color:#fff;}
.share-pill.share-pinterest:hover{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#bd081c 0%,#9e0719 100%);color:#fff;}
.share-pill.share-copy:hover{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#666 0%,#555 100%);color:#fff;}

/* Native Share button (mobile) */
.share-native{
  display:block;
  margin:.5rem auto 0;
  padding:.5rem .9rem;
  border-radius:999px;
  border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.1);
  background:#fffdfa;
  font-weight:600;
  cursor:pointer;
}
.share-native:hover{background:#fff5e8;}
.share-native:focus{outline:2px solid #993D00; outline-offset:2px;}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width:480px){
  .share-pill{padding:.35rem .7rem; font-size:.85rem;}
}
/* Dynamic toast created at runtime (no IDs) */
.copy-toast{
  position: fixed;
  left: 50%;
  bottom: 20px;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(8px);
  background: #140904;
  color: #fbf2ee;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.2);
  opacity: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: opacity .18s ease, transform .18s ease;
}
.copy-toast.show{
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .copy-toast{ transition: none; }
}


/* ===============================
   Images and Avatars
   =============================== */
.avatar {
    width: 150px;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin: 20px auto;
    display: block;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 5px solid var(--secondary-color);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.image {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 400px;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 5px;
    margin: 10px 0;
    display: block;
    object-fit: cover;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border: 2px solid var(--secondary-color);
    float: left;
    margin-right: 20px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .image {
        float: none;
        margin: 10px auto;
    }
}

/* ===============================
   Navbar
   =============================== */
   .navbar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    padding: 10px 30px;
    margin: -10px -10px 0 -10px;
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    border-top: 5px solid var(--secondary-color);
    border-bottom: 5px solid var(--secondary-color);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.navbar img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    width: 75px; /* Adjust as needed */
}

/* Menu */
.menu {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: flex;
}

/* Menu Items */
.menu li {
    margin: 0 10px;
}

/* Links */
.menu a {
    display: block;
    padding: 12px 20px; /* Increase padding for larger touch area */
    text-decoration: none;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 16px; /* Adjust font size for readability */
    color: var(--highlight-color);
    transition: all 0.2s ease-in-out;
    border-radius: 5px; /* Add rounded edges for better touch experience */
}

/* Hover and Focus States */
.menu a:hover {
    background-color: #281308; /* Darken background on hover */
    color: var(--hover-highlight);
}

.menu a:focus {
    outline: 2px solid var(--hover-highlight);
    outline-offset: 4px; /* Increase offset for better visibility */
}

/* Spacing and Alignment for Mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .menu {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }
    .menu li {
        margin-bottom: 10px; /* Increase spacing between items */
    }
    .menu a {
        width: 100%; /* Make links full-width on mobile */
        text-align: center;
    }
}

/* ===============================
   Forms
   =============================== */
form {
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 20px auto;
    padding: 1em;
    background: var(--background-color);
    border-radius: 5px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

label {
    margin-top: 1em;
    display: block;
    font-weight: bold;
}

input, textarea, button {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.5em;
    margin-top: 0.5em;
    border: 1px solid var(--secondary-color);
    border-radius: 5px;
}

/* ===============================
   Footer
   =============================== */
.site-footer {
    clear: both;
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    padding: 20px 30px;
    margin: 0 -10px -10px -10px;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--highlight-color);
    border-top: 5px solid var(--secondary-color);
    border-bottom: 5px solid var(--secondary-color);
    box-shadow: 0 -2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.site-footer p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 10px 0;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 15px;
}

.footer-links li {
    display: inline;
}

.footer-links a {
    color: var(--highlight-color);
    text-decoration: underline dotted;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--footer-link-hover);
    text-decoration: underline;
}


/* ===============================
   Responsive Design for
   =============================== */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .button-base {
        font-size: 12px;
        padding: 10px 20px;
    }

    .navbar {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        justify-content: center;
        padding: 10px 20px;
    }

    .site-footer {
        font-size: 12px;
        padding: 15px 20px;
    }

    .footer-links {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 10px;
    }

    .footer-links li {
        margin-bottom: 5px;
    }
}

/* ===============================
   Post Container
   =============================== */
.post-container {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 20px auto;
    padding: 20px;
    background-color: #fbf2ee;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

/* Post Header */
.post-header {
    border-bottom: 2px solid #e2a07c;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
}

.post-header h1 {
    font-size: 28px;
    color: #140904;
}

.post-meta {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #555;
    margin-top: 5px;
}

/* Post Content */
.post-content {
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #333;
}

/* Post Footer */
.post-footer {
    margin-top: 30px;
    text-align: center;
}

.back-link {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #140904;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: bold;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed #993D00;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.back-link:hover {
    color: #993D00;
    border-color: #993D00;
}

/* ===============================
   General Styles for Stories Index
   =============================== */
.stories-index {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 40px 20px;
    background-color: #f9f9f9;
}

.stories-index h1 {
    font-size: 32px;
    color: #140904;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.stories-index p {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: #555;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

/* Grid Layout for Story Cards */
.stories-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Individual Story Card */
.story-card {
    background-color: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #e2a07c;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.story-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

/* Story Card Image */
/* Story Card Image (scoped to story-card only) */
.story-card .story-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

/* Blog Card Image (scoped to blog-card only) */
.blog-card .story-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: block;
}


.story-card:hover .story-image {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Story Card Content */
.story-content {
    padding: 20px;
    text-align: left;
}

.story-content h2 {
    font-size: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: #140904;
}

.story-content h2 a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
}

.story-content h2 a:hover {
    color: #993D00;
}

.story-meta {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #777;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.story-content p {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #333;
    line-height: 1.5;
}
/* ===============================
   General Styles for Blog Index
   =============================== */
.blog-index {
text-align: center;
padding: 50px 25px;
background-color: #fcf7f3;
}

.blog-index h1 {
    font-size: 36px;
    color: #2d1506;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.blog-index p {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: #6d5e54;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.blog-index .blog-card-content h2 {
    color: #2d1506;
}

/* Grid Layout for Blog Cards */
.blog-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 25px;
    max-width: 1300px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 10px;
}

/* Individual Blog Card */
.blog-card {
    background-color: #fff8f4;
    border: 2px solid #e3b591;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* Blog Card Image */
.blog-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 220px;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, filter 0.25s ease;
    filter: brightness(0.95);
}

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

/* Blog Card Content */
.blog-content {
    padding: 25px;
    text-align: left;
}

.blog-content h2 {
    font-size: 22px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: #2d1506;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.blog-content h2 a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.blog-content h2 a:hover {
    color: #b5491e;
}

.blog-meta {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #8c7a71;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.blog-content p {
    font-size: 17px;
    color: #4f3b32;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Responsive Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .stories-index {
        padding: 40px 15px;
    }

    .blog-grid {
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .blog-card {
        border-radius: 8px;
    }

    .blog-content {
        padding: 20px;
    }

    .blog-content h2 {
        font-size: 20px;
    }

    .blog-content p {
        font-size: 16px;
    }
}

/* ===============================
   Inline Image Styling
   =============================== */
.inline-image {
    display: block;
    max-width: 100%;
    margin: 20px auto;
    text-align: center;
}

.inline-image img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.inline-image figcaption {
    margin-top: 10px;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #555;
    font-style: italic;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .inline-image {
        margin: 15px auto;
    }

    .inline-image figcaption {
        font-size: 12px;
    }
}
@font-face {
    font-family: 'Roboto';
    src: url('/assets/fonts/Roboto-Regular-webfont.woff') format('woff');
    font-weight: 400;
    font-style: normal;
    font-display: swap;
}

@font-face {
    font-family: 'Roboto';
    src: url('/assets/fonts/Roboto-Bold-webfont.woff') format('woff');
    font-weight: 700;
    font-style: normal;
    font-display: swap;
}
/* ===============================
   Audio Player Styling (Legacy)
   =============================== */
.aa-wrap { max-width: 760px; margin: 1.25rem auto; }
.aa-underbar {
  display: flex; gap: .75rem; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: .5rem; font-size: .95rem;
}
.aa-download { border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: .35rem .6rem; border-radius: 6px; text-decoration: none; }

/* ===============================
   YouTube Player Styling
   =============================== */
.youtube-wrap {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 1.25rem auto;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  background: var(--bg-color, #fff);
}

.youtube-container {
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 56.25%; /* 16:9 aspect ratio */
  height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #000;
}

.youtube-iframe {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: none;
}

.youtube-underbar {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  background: var(--bg-color, #fff);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light, #e5e5e5);
}

.youtube-meta {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0; /* Allow text truncation */
}

.youtube-title {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-color, #333);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.youtube-caption {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted, #666);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.youtube-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
}

.youtube-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color, #ddd);
  border-radius: 6px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-color, #333);
  background: var(--bg-color, #fff);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.youtube-btn:hover {
  background: var(--primary-color, #993d00);
  color: var(--highlight-color, #fff);
  border-color: var(--primary-color, #993d00);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.youtube-support {
  background: var(--secondary-color, #ff6b35);
  color: var(--highlight-color, #fff);
  border-color: var(--secondary-color, #ff6b35);
}

.youtube-support:hover {
  background: var(--primary-color, #993d00);
  border-color: var(--primary-color, #993d00);
}

.youtube-subscribe {
  background: #FF0000;
  color: #fff;
  border-color: #FF0000;
}

.youtube-subscribe:hover {
  background: #CC0000;
  border-color: #CC0000;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .youtube-underbar {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  
  .youtube-actions {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  
  .youtube-btn {
    flex: 1;
    justify-content: center;
    min-width: 0;
  }
}

/* Dark mode support */
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
  .youtube-wrap {
    background: var(--bg-dark, #1a1a1a);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  }
  
  .youtube-underbar {
    background: var(--bg-dark, #1a1a1a);
    border-top-color: var(--border-dark, #333);
  }
  
  .youtube-title {
    color: var(--text-dark, #fff);
  }
  
  .youtube-caption {
    color: var(--text-muted-dark, #ccc);
  }
  
  .youtube-btn {
    background: var(--bg-dark, #2a2a2a);
    color: var(--text-dark, #fff);
    border-color: var(--border-dark, #444);
  }
}

/* ===============================
   CTA Banner Styling
   =============================== */
.cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color) 0%, #2a1208 100%);
  border: 3px solid var(--secondary-color);
  border-radius: 15px;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  margin: 2.5rem 0;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(20, 9, 4, 0.3);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(153, 61, 0, 0.2), transparent);
  transition: left 0.8s ease;
}

.cta-banner:hover::before {
  left: 100%;
}

.cta-banner-text {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--highlight-color);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.5;
  font-style: italic;
  text-shadow: 1px 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.cta-button {
  display: inline-block;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary-color) 0%, #b8471a 100%);
  color: var(--highlight-color);
  padding: 1.25rem 2.5rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(153, 61, 0, 0.4);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  border: 2px solid var(--hover-highlight);
}

.cta-button:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(153, 61, 0, 0.6);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #cc4400 0%, #e55100 100%);
  color: var(--highlight-color);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-color: var(--footer-link-hover);
}

.cta-button:active {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* ===============================
   Story Image System - Unified Responsive Design (Fixed)
   =============================== */
.story-image {
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
  line-height: inherit;
}

/* Positioning classes */
.story-image--left  { float: left;  margin: 0 clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2rem) 1.5rem 0; clear: left; }
.story-image--right { float: right; margin: 0 0 1.5rem clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2rem); clear: right; }
.story-image--center { float:none; text-align:center; margin: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.5rem) auto; display:block; }
.story-image--full { float:none; width:100%; max-width:100%; margin: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem) 0; clear:both; }

/* Responsive size system */
.story-image--small  { max-width: clamp(180px, 25vw, 240px); }
.story-image--medium { max-width: clamp(260px, 35vw, 380px); }
.story-image--large  { max-width: clamp(320px, 45vw, 520px); }

/* Container */
.story-image__container {
  --story-radius: clamp(8px, 1.5vw, 16px);
  position: relative;
  min-height: 250px; /* Fallback for iOS Safari < 15 */
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  border-radius: var(--story-radius);
  overflow: hidden; /* clip children when image scales */
  box-shadow: 0 clamp(2px, .5vw, 4px) clamp(6px, 1.5vw, 12px) rgba(0,0,0,.1);
  background: var(--primary-color, #3a2a24);
  transition: transform .3s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1), box-shadow .3s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}
.story-image__container:hover {
  transform: translateY(clamp(-1px, -0.3vw, -3px));
  box-shadow: 0 clamp(6px, 1.5vw, 12px) clamp(16px, 4vw, 32px) rgba(0,0,0,.2),
              0 clamp(3px, .8vw, 6px) clamp(8px, 2vw, 16px) rgba(0,0,0,.15);
}

/* Image */
.story-image__img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center;
  display: block; border: none; outline: none;
  transition: transform .4s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  border-radius: inherit; /* match container corners */
}
.story-image__img:hover { transform: scale(1.03); }

/* Caption */
.story-image__caption {
  font-size: clamp(.75rem, 1.8vw + .5rem, 1rem);
  color: #666; font-style: italic; text-align: center;
  margin-top: clamp(.5rem, 1.5vw, 1rem);
  line-height: 1.5; padding: 0 clamp(.25rem, 1vw, .75rem);
  font-family: Georgia, serif; display: block; max-width: 100%;
}

/* Overlay */
.story-image__overlay {
  position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(20,9,4,.9));
  color: var(--highlight-color, #f5eddc);
  padding: clamp(.5rem, 2vw, 1rem) clamp(.4rem, 1vw, .8rem) clamp(.4rem, 1vw, .8rem);
  font-size: clamp(.65rem, 0.8vw + .35rem, .85rem);
  font-style: italic; line-height: 1.3; font-weight: 500;
  text-shadow: 1px 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.8);
  text-align: center; z-index: 2; font-family: Georgia, serif;
  max-width: 100%; word-wrap: break-word; hyphens: auto;
  box-sizing: border-box; border-radius: inherit;
}

/* Content flow & clearfix */
.story-content { overflow: hidden; line-height: 1.8; }
.story-content::after, .post-content::after { content:""; display: table; clear: both; }
.post-content { overflow: hidden; }

/* Breakpoints */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .story-image--left, .story-image--right {
    float:none; margin: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 1.5rem) auto; display:block; text-align:center; max-width: 90vw !important;
  }
  .story-image--large  { max-width: clamp(280px, 80vw, 480px); }
  .story-image--medium { max-width: clamp(240px, 70vw, 360px); }
  .story-image--small  { max-width: clamp(160px, 60vw, 280px); }
  .story-image__container { --story-radius: clamp(6px, 1.2vw, 12px); }
  .story-image__overlay {
    padding: clamp(.5rem, 2.5vw, 1.5rem) clamp(.4rem, 1.5vw, 1rem) clamp(.4rem, 1.5vw, 1rem);
    font-size: clamp(.65rem, 1.3vw + .35rem, .95rem);
  }
  .story-image__caption {
    font-size: clamp(.7rem, 1.5vw + .4rem, .95rem);
    margin-top: clamp(.4rem, 1.2vw, .8rem);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .story-image { margin: clamp(.8rem, 2.5vw, 1.2rem) 0; }
  .story-image--full { margin: clamp(1.2rem, 4vw, 1.8rem) 0; }
  .story-image--large  { max-width: clamp(240px, 85vw, 400px); }
  .story-image--medium { max-width: clamp(200px, 75vw, 320px); }
  .story-image--small  { max-width: clamp(140px, 65vw, 240px); }
  .story-image__container { --story-radius: clamp(4px, 1vw, 8px); }
  .story-image__overlay {
    padding: clamp(.4rem, 2vw, 1.2rem) clamp(.3rem, 1.2vw, .8rem) clamp(.3rem, 1.2vw, .8rem);
    font-size: clamp(.6rem, 1.2vw + .3rem, .9rem);
  }
  .story-image__caption { font-size: clamp(.65rem, 1.3vw + .35rem, .85rem); padding: 0; }
}

@media (min-width: 1400px) {
  .story-image--large  { max-width: min(520px, 45vw); }
  .story-image--medium { max-width: min(380px, 35vw); }
  .story-image__container { --story-radius: clamp(12px, 2vw, 20px); }
  .story-image__overlay { font-size: min(1.1rem, 1.5vw + .4rem); }
  .story-image__caption { font-size: min(1rem, 1.8vw + .5rem); }
}

/* Dark mode */
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
  .story-image__caption { color: #ccc; }
  .story-image__container {
    box-shadow: 0 clamp(4px, 1vw, 8px) clamp(12px, 3vw, 24px) rgba(0,0,0,.4),
                0 clamp(2px, .5vw, 4px) clamp(6px, 1.5vw, 12px) rgba(0,0,0,.3);
  }
  .story-image__container:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 clamp(6px, 1.5vw, 12px) clamp(16px, 4vw, 32px) rgba(0,0,0,.5),
                0 clamp(3px, .8vw, 6px) clamp(8px, 2vw, 16px) rgba(0,0,0,.4);
  }
}

/* ===============================
   Hero Image Styling
   =============================== */
.story-image--hero {
  width:100%; margin: 0 0 clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem) 0;
  text-align:center; position:relative; clear:both; float:none; display:block; line-height:1.2; overflow:hidden; z-index:0;
}
.story-image--hero .story-image__container {
  min-height: clamp(300px, 40vh, 600px); /* Fallback for iOS Safari < 15 */
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; max-height: 80vh;
  border-radius: var(--story-radius);
  box-shadow: 0 clamp(8px, 2vw, 16px) clamp(24px, 6vw, 48px) rgba(0,0,0,.25),
              0 clamp(4px, 1vw, 8px) clamp(12px, 3vw, 24px) rgba(0,0,0,.15);
}
.story-image--hero .story-image__img { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; object-position:center; transition: transform .6s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1); border-radius: inherit; }
.story-image--hero:hover .story-image__img { transform: scale(1.05); }

/* Shared gradient for either caption or overlay */
.story-image--hero .story-image__caption,
.story-image--hero .story-image__overlay {
  position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:0; margin:0;
  background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(20, 9, 4, .95));
  color: var(--highlight-color, #f5eddc);
  text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,.9);
  border-radius: 0 0 var(--story-radius) var(--story-radius);
}
.story-image--hero .story-image__caption {
  padding: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 4rem) clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2.5rem) clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  font-size: clamp(.9rem, 2.2vw + .5rem, 1.3rem);
  line-height:1.5; font-weight:500; font-family: Georgia, serif; text-align:center;
  word-wrap: break-word; hyphens:auto; max-height:70%; overflow-y:auto;
}
.story-image--hero .story-image__overlay {
  padding: 1.2rem 1rem .9rem;
  font-size: clamp(.85rem, 1.5vw, 1.1rem);
  line-height:1.5; font-weight:500; font-family: Georgia, serif; text-align:center;
  max-height:65%; overflow-y:auto; box-sizing:border-box;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .story-image--hero .story-image__container { min-height: clamp(380px, 55vh, 520px); }
  .story-image--hero .story-image__caption,
  .story-image--hero .story-image__overlay { padding: 2rem 1.5rem 1.5rem; font-size: clamp(.9rem, 2.2vw, 1rem); }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .story-image--hero { margin: 0 0 2rem 0; }
  .story-image--hero .story-image__container { min-height: clamp(260px, 50vh, 380px); }
  .story-image--hero .story-image__img { height:100%; }
  .story-image--hero .story-image__caption,
  .story-image--hero .story-image__overlay { padding: 1.5rem 1rem 1rem; font-size: clamp(.85rem, 2.5vw, .95rem); line-height:1.4; }
}
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
  .story-image--hero .story-image__container { box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.5); }
  .story-image--hero .story-image__caption { background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(0,0,0,.9)); }
}

/* Motion safety */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .story-image__img, .story-image__container { transition: none !important; } }

/* Article figures only; adjust parent selector if needed */
.post-content .story-image {
  /* let the inner container handle visuals */
  background: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  overflow: visible !important;     /* don't clip overlay/caption */
  border-radius: 0;                 /* corners live on the container */
}

/* Some themes paint via pseudo-elements—turn them off */
.post-content .story-image::before,
.post-content .story-image::after {
  content: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  background: transparent !important;
}

/* ===============================
   Homepage Enhanced Styles
   =============================== */

/* Hero Section */
.hero-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(20, 9, 4, 0.95) 0%, rgba(153, 61, 0, 0.85) 100%),
              url('/assets/images/menu-icon.png');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  margin: 0 0 3rem 0;
  text-align: center;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--secondary-color);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.hero-content {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  color: var(--highlight-color);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  text-shadow: 2px 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2.5vw, 1.5rem);
  color: #f8e8de;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  text-shadow: 1px 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  font-weight: 400;
}

.hero-cta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.button-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary-color), #b84900);
  color: var(--highlight-color);
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  font-size: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(153, 61, 0, 0.4);
}

.button-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #b84900, #cc5200);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(153, 61, 0, 0.5);
}

.button-secondary {
  background: rgba(251, 242, 238, 0.9);
  border: 2px solid var(--primary-color);
  color: var(--primary-color);
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 10px 26px;
  font-size: 16px;
}

.button-secondary:hover {
  background: var(--primary-color);
  color: var(--highlight-color);
  border-color: var(--primary-color);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Featured Section */
.featured-section {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 3rem auto;
  padding: 0 1rem;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  color: var(--primary-color);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-title::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 80px;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--secondary-color), transparent);
}

.featured-story-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  background: white;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.featured-story-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.story-image-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.story-cover {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 300px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.story-cover:hover {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.story-details h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  color: var(--primary-color);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.story-tagline {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-style: italic;
}

.story-details p {
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #333;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* Home Grid */
.home-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 4rem auto;
  padding: 0 1rem;
}

.grid-card {
  background: white;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid #e8e8e8;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.grid-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--secondary-color), #b84900);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.grid-card:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.grid-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  border-color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.card-icon {
  font-size: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  filter: grayscale(20%);
}

.grid-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.grid-card p {
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #555;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* CTA Section */
.cta-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(153, 61, 0, 0.1), rgba(251, 242, 238, 0.3));
  padding: 3rem 2rem;
  margin: 4rem 0 0 0;
  text-align: center;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--secondary-color);
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.cta-section h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  color: var(--primary-color);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.cta-section p {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.2rem);
  color: #555;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-section {
    padding: 3rem 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .hero-cta {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.8rem;
  }
  
  .featured-story-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .story-cover {
    max-width: 250px;
  }
  
  .home-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin: 3rem auto;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-section {
    padding: 2rem 1rem;
    margin: 0 0 2rem 0;
  }
  
  .featured-story-card {
    padding: 1rem;
  }
  
  .grid-card {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .cta-section {
    padding: 2rem 1rem;
  }
}

/* ===============================
   About Page Enhanced Styles
   =============================== */

/* About Hero Section */
.about-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(20, 9, 4, 0.92) 0%, rgba(153, 61, 0, 0.88) 100%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 30% 50%, rgba(251, 242, 238, 0.1) 0%, transparent 50%);
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  margin: 0 0 3rem 0;
  text-align: center;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--secondary-color);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  border-radius: 8px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent,
    transparent 2px,
    rgba(251, 242, 238, 0.03) 2px,
    rgba(251, 242, 238, 0.03) 4px
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}

.about-hero-content {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.about-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  color: var(--highlight-color);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  text-shadow: 2px 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.about-tagline {
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 1.8rem);
  color: #f8e8de;
  font-style: italic;
  text-shadow: 1px 1px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
  font-weight: 300;
}

/* About Container */
.about-container {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem 3rem;
}

/* Author Introduction Section */
.about-intro {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 350px 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.author-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.author-avatar-large {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 300px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  border: 4px solid var(--highlight-color);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.author-avatar-large:hover {
  transform: scale(1.03) translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.avatar-decoration {
  position: absolute;
  top: -12px;
  right: -12px;
  width: calc(100% + 24px);
  height: calc(100% + 24px);
  border: 2px solid var(--secondary-color);
  border-radius: 12px;
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.intro-text {
  padding-top: 1rem;
}

.lead-paragraph {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.intro-text p {
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #444;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* About Sections */
.about-sections {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.about-section {
  background: white;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid #e8e8e8;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 6px;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--secondary-color), #b84900);
}

.section-icon {
  font-size: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: block;
}

.about-section h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
  color: var(--primary-color);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1rem;
}

.about-section p {
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #444;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  padding-left: 1rem;
}

/* Inspiration Grid */
.inspiration-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  padding-left: 1rem;
}

.inspiration-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fafafa 0%, #f4f4f4 100%);
  padding: 2rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  text-align: center;
}

.inspiration-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.inspiration-icon {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: block;
}

.inspiration-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.inspiration-card p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #666;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

/* Mission Quote */
.mission-quote {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(153, 61, 0, 0.05), rgba(251, 242, 238, 0.3));
  border-left: 4px solid var(--secondary-color);
  padding: 2rem;
  margin: 2rem 0 2rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-style: italic;
  position: relative;
}

.mission-quote::before {
  content: '"';
  position: absolute;
  top: -10px;
  left: 10px;
  font-size: 4rem;
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  opacity: 0.3;
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
}

.mission-quote p {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  margin: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* About CTA Section */
.about-cta-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(153, 61, 0, 0.08), rgba(251, 242, 238, 0.2));
  padding: 3rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  text-align: center;
  border: 2px solid rgba(153, 61, 0, 0.2);
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

.about-cta-section h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
  color: var(--primary-color);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.about-cta-section > p {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.2rem);
  color: #555;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.cta-buttons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Responsive Design for About Page */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-hero {
    padding: 3rem 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .about-intro {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  .author-image-wrapper {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  
  .author-avatar-large {
    max-width: 250px;
  }
  
  .inspiration-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .about-section {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .about-section h2,
  .about-section p {
    padding-left: 0.5rem;
  }
  
  .mission-quote {
    margin-left: 0.5rem;
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .cta-buttons {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.8rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .about-hero {
    padding: 2rem 1rem;
    margin: 0 0 2rem 0;
  }
  
  .about-container {
    padding: 0 1rem 2rem;
  }
  
  .about-section {
    padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
  }
  
  .section-icon {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
  }
  
  .inspiration-icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
  
  .inspiration-card {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .mission-quote {
    padding: 1.25rem;
    margin-left: 0;
  }
  
  .about-cta-section {
    padding: 2rem 1rem;
  }
}

/* ===============================
   Stories Page Enhanced Styles
   =============================== */

/* Stories Hero Section */
.stories-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(20, 9, 4, 0.93) 0%, rgba(153, 61, 0, 0.87) 100%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 70% 30%, rgba(251, 242, 238, 0.12) 0%, transparent 60%);
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  margin: 0 0 3rem 0;
  text-align: center;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--secondary-color);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  border-radius: 8px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.stories-hero::after {
  content: '📚';
  position: absolute;
  font-size: 20rem;
  opacity: 0.03;
  right: -50px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(-15deg);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.stories-hero-content {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.stories-hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  color: var(--highlight-color);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  text-shadow: 2px 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.stories-hero-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2.5vw, 1.5rem);
  color: #f8e8de;
  text-shadow: 1px 1px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Stories Container */
.stories-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem 3rem;
}

/* Stories Introduction */
.stories-intro {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.stories-lead {
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.3rem);
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.stories-lead strong {
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Stories Grid */
.stories-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(340px, 1fr));
  gap: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

/* Story Card */
.story-card {
  background: white;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid #e8e8e8;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
}

.story-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  border-color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.story-card-link {
  text-decoration: none;
  display: block;
  position: relative;
}

/* Story Image Wrapper */
.story-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; /* matches cover artwork so bottom text isn't clipped */
  min-height: clamp(240px, 30vw, 340px);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.story-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: top center; /* fallback if no <img> is present */
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
  display: flex;
}

.story-card .story-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;       /* fill the frame while showing more of the image */
  object-position: center; /* keep the whole 16:9 cover visible */
  display: block;
}

.story-card:hover .story-image {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.story-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(20, 9, 4, 0.85) 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

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

.read-story-btn {
  color: var(--highlight-color);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-shadow: 1px 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

/* Story Content */
.story-content {
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem 1.25rem; /* tighter top space to reduce the white gap under images */
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* Story Badges */
.story-badges {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.story-badge {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.series-badge {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary-color), #b84900);
  color: var(--highlight-color);
}

.chapter-badge {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3c5a40, #265a32);
  color: var(--highlight-color);
}

/* Story Title */
.story-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2vw, 1.6rem);
  margin: 0.15rem 0 0.65rem; /* trim default top margin and reduce bottom space */
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.story-title a {
  color: var(--primary-color);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.story-title a:hover {
  color: var(--secondary-color);
}

/* Story Meta */
.story-meta {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #666;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.story-date {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
}

/* Story Tags */
.story-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.story-tag {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.7rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f4f4f4, #e8e8e8);
  color: #555;
  border-radius: 15px;
  border: 1px solid #d0d0d0;
}

/* Story Excerpt */
.story-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #444;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* Story CTA Button */
.story-cta {
  align-self: flex-start;
  margin-top: auto;
}

/* Stories CTA Section */
.stories-cta-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(20, 9, 4, 0.08), rgba(153, 61, 0, 0.12));
  padding: 3rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  text-align: center;
  border: 2px solid rgba(153, 61, 0, 0.2);
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

.cta-content h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
  color: var(--primary-color);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.cta-content p {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.2rem);
  color: #555;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.cta-buttons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Responsive Design for Stories Page */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .stories-hero {
    padding: 3rem 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .stories-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  
  .story-image-wrapper {
    height: 240px;
  }
  
  .stories-cta-section {
    padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .cta-buttons {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.8rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .stories-hero {
    padding: 2rem 1rem;
    margin: 0 0 2rem 0;
  }
  
  .stories-container {
    padding: 0 1rem 2rem;
  }
  
  .stories-grid {
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .story-image-wrapper {
    height: 200px;
  }
  
  .story-content {
    padding: 1.25rem;
  }
  
  .stories-cta-section {
    padding: 2rem 1rem;
  }
}

/* Story Card Accessibility */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .story-card,
  .story-image,
  .story-overlay {
    transition: none !important;
  }
}

/* ===============================
   Support & Subscribe Pages Shared Styles
   =============================== */

.support-page,
.subscribe-page {
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 2rem auto;
  padding: 0 1rem;
}

.support-header,
.subscribe-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  padding: 3rem 1rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(20, 9, 4, 0.05), rgba(153, 61, 0, 0.08));
  border-radius: 12px;
}

.support-header h1,
.subscribe-header h1 {
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 2.5rem);
}

.lead {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: #666;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.support-intro,
.subscribe-intro {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 2rem auto;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.support-intro strong,
.subscribe-intro strong {
  color: var(--secondary-color);
}

/* Support Page Specific */
.support-main {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 3rem 0;
}

.support-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff8f6 0%, #f8f1ed 100%);
  border: 2px solid var(--secondary-color);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  max-width: 600px;
  width: 100%;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.support-card .benefits .note {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #666;
  font-style: italic;
}

.support-alternatives {
  margin: 4rem 0;
}

.support-alternatives h2 {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.alternatives-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.alt-card {
  background: white;
  border: 2px solid #dee2e6;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.alt-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--secondary-color);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 12px rgba(153, 61, 0, 0.1);
}

.alt-icon {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.alt-card h4 {
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

/* Subscribe Page Specific */
.subscription-options {
  margin: 3rem 0;
}

.option-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.subscription-card {
  background: white;
  border: 2px solid #dee2e6;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.subscription-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.subscription-card.featured {
  border-color: var(--secondary-color);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff8f6 0%, #f8f1ed 100%);
}

.featured-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -12px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--secondary-color);
  color: white;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: bold;
}

.card-icon {
  font-size: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.subscription-card h3 {
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* Email Form */
.subscribe-form {
  margin: 2rem 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.subscribe-form input[type="text"],
.subscribe-form input[type="email"] {
  padding: 1rem;
  border: 2px solid #dee2e6;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.subscribe-form input[type="text"]:focus,
.subscribe-form input[type="email"]:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.subscribe-btn {
  background: var(--secondary-color);
  color: white;
  padding: 1rem 2rem;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: bold;
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.subscribe-btn:hover {
  background: #b84900;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(153, 61, 0, 0.3);
}

.subscribe-note {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #666;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.subscribe-message {
  padding: 1rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.subscribe-message.loading {
  background: #e3f2fd;
  color: #1976d2;
}

.subscribe-message.success {
  background: #d4edda;
  color: #155724;
}

.subscribe-message.error {
  background: #f8d7da;
  color: #721c24;
}

/* RSS Links */
.rss-options {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
}

.rss-link {
  display: block;
  padding: 1rem;
  background: #f8f9fa;
  border: 2px solid #dee2e6;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #333;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.rss-link:hover {
  border-color: var(--secondary-color);
  background: #fff;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.rss-link strong {
  color: var(--primary-color, #8b5a2b);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.rss-link small {
  color: #666;
}

.rss-help {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  text-align: left;
}

.rss-help summary {
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.rss-help p {
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  color: #666;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* Subscribe Benefits */
.subscribe-benefits {
  margin: 4rem 0;
}

.subscribe-benefits h2 {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.benefits-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.benefit-card {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 1.5rem;
}

.benefit-icon {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.benefit-card h4 {
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

/* Support Action Button */
.support-action {
  margin: 2rem 0;
}

.support-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #FFDD00;
  color: #000;
  padding: 1rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: bold;
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.support-btn:hover {
  background: #E6C200;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(255, 221, 0, 0.3);
}

/* Benefits List */
.benefits {
  text-align: left;
  margin: 2rem 0;
}

.benefits h4 {
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.benefits ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
}

.benefits li {
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
}

.benefits li:before {
  content: "✓";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: #28a745;
  font-weight: bold;
}

/* Support Tiers */
.support-tiers {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  text-align: left;
}

.tier {
  background: rgba(153, 61, 0, 0.1);
  padding: 0.75rem;
  margin: 0.5rem 0;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--secondary-color);
}

/* FAQ Sections */
.support-faq {
  margin: 4rem 0;
}

.support-faq h2 {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.faq-item {
  background: #f8f9fa;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--secondary-color);
}

.faq-item h3 {
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.faq-item p {
  color: #666;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Subscribe CTA */
.subscribe-cta {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 2rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(20, 9, 4, 0.05), rgba(153, 61, 0, 0.08));
  border-radius: 12px;
  margin: 3rem 0;
}

.subscribe-cta h3 {
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.support-link-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  background: white;
  color: var(--primary-color, #8b5a2b);
  border: 2px solid var(--primary-color, #8b5a2b);
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.support-link-btn:hover {
  background: var(--primary-color, #8b5a2b);
  color: var(--highlight-color, #f5eddc);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .option-grid,
  .alternatives-grid,
  .benefits-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .support-header h1,
  .subscribe-header h1 {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
  
  .support-page,
  .subscribe-page {
    padding: 0 0.5rem;
  }
}

/* ===============================
   CONTACT PAGE STYLES
   =============================== */

.contact-page {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
}

/* Contact Hero Section */
.contact-hero {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  padding: 2rem 1rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(139, 90, 43, 0.1) 0%, rgba(20, 9, 4, 0.15) 100%);
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(139, 90, 43, 0.2);
}

.contact-hero .hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem);
  color: var(--primary-color, #8b5a2b);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.contact-hero .hero-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2.5vw, 1.3rem);
  color: #333 !important;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-shadow: none !important;
}

/* Contact Content */
.contact-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

.contact-intro {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 1rem;
}

.contact-intro h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3.5vw, 2rem);
  color: var(--primary-color, #8b5a2b);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.contact-intro p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #333 !important;
  max-width: 650px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Contact Form Container */
.contact-form-container {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(245, 237, 220, 0.3) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) 100%);
  border: 2px solid rgba(139, 90, 43, 0.3);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.contact-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.form-group label {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--primary-color, #8b5a2b);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.875rem 1rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  border: 2px solid rgba(139, 90, 43, 0.2);
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--primary-color, #8b5a2b);
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(139, 90, 43, 0.1);
}

.form-group textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 150px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.submit-button {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color, #8b5a2b) 0%, #6d4623 100%);
  color: var(--highlight-color, #f5eddc);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 1rem 2.5rem;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(139, 90, 43, 0.3);
  align-self: center;
  min-width: 200px;
}

.submit-button:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(139, 90, 43, 0.4);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6d4623 0%, var(--primary-color, #8b5a2b) 100%);
}

.submit-button:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(139, 90, 43, 0.3);
}

/* Contact Info Section */
.contact-info {
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.contact-info h3 {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 1.8rem);
  color: var(--primary-color, #8b5a2b);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.connection-options {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.option-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(245, 237, 220, 0.4) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) 100%);
  border: 2px solid rgba(139, 90, 43, 0.2);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.option-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--primary-color, #8b5a2b);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(139, 90, 43, 0.2);
}

.option-icon {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.option-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--primary-color, #8b5a2b);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.option-card p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #333 !important;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.option-link {
  display: inline-block;
  color: var(--primary-color, #8b5a2b);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.option-link:hover {
  color: var(--secondary-color, #c17d3a);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Response Note */
.response-note {
  background: rgba(193, 125, 58, 0.1);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--secondary-color, #c17d3a);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.response-note p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #333 !important;
}

.response-note strong {
  color: var(--primary-color, #8b5a2b);
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .contact-page {
    padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
  }

  .contact-hero {
    padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }

  .contact-form-container {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .connection-options {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .submit-button {
    width: 100%;
    min-width: auto;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .contact-hero .hero-title {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }

  .contact-hero .hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .form-group input,
  .form-group textarea {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding: 0.75rem;
  }

  .contact-form-container {
    padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
  }

  .option-card {
    padding: 1.25rem;
  }
}

/* Dark Mode Support */
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
  .contact-hero {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(139, 90, 43, 0.2) 0%, rgba(20, 9, 4, 0.3) 100%);
    border-color: rgba(139, 90, 43, 0.4);
  }

  .contact-hero .hero-subtitle,
  .contact-intro p,
  .option-card p {
    color: #bbb;
  }

  .contact-form-container {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(20, 9, 4, 0.3) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) 100%);
    border-color: rgba(139, 90, 43, 0.4);
  }

  .form-group input,
  .form-group textarea {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(139, 90, 43, 0.3);
    color: #fff;
  }

  .form-group input:focus,
  .form-group textarea:focus {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-color: var(--secondary-color, #c17d3a);
  }

  .option-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(20, 9, 4, 0.3) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) 100%);
    border-color: rgba(139, 90, 43, 0.3);
  }

  .option-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--secondary-color, #c17d3a);
  }

  .response-note {
    background: rgba(193, 125, 58, 0.15);
    border-left-color: var(--secondary-color, #c17d3a);
  }

  .response-note p {
    color: #bbb;
  }
}