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

:root {
  --bg:          #080b14;
  --bg2:         #0c1020;
  --bg-card:     rgba(255,255,255,0.025);
  --gold:        #c9a84c;
  --gold-light:  #e8c97a;
  --violet:      #7b3cbf;
  --violet-2:    #b44fc9;
  --rose:        #b44f6a;
  --text:        #ccc8c2;
  --muted:       #7a7672;
  --border:      rgba(201,168,76,0.13);
  --font-display:'Cinzel Decorative','Cinzel',serif;
  --font-head:   'Cinzel',serif;
  --font-body:   'Crimson Text',Georgia,serif;
  --max:         1200px;
  --ease:        0.3s ease;
}

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

/* ===================== SKIP LINK (a11y) ===================== */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute; top: -100px; left: 16px;
  background: var(--gold); color: #080b14;
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: .75rem;
  letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  z-index: 9999; text-decoration: none;
  transition: top .15s;
}
.skip-link:focus { top: 16px; }

body {
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--text);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  padding-top: 76px; /* fixed header height */
}

/* starfield pseudo-layer */
body::before {
  content: '';
  position: fixed; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(1px 1px at  8% 12%, rgba(255,255,255,.55) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(1px 1px at 22% 48%, rgba(255,255,255,.35) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 38%  8%, rgba(255,255,255,.5)  0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(1px 1px at 54% 62%, rgba(255,255,255,.3)  0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(1px 1px at 68% 28%, rgba(255,255,255,.5)  0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 83% 52%, rgba(255,255,255,.4) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(1px 1px at 91% 82%, rgba(255,255,255,.3)  0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(1px 1px at  4% 74%, rgba(255,255,255,.5)  0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(1px 1px at 33% 87%, rgba(255,255,255,.3)  0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 58% 92%, rgba(255,255,255,.45) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(1px 1px at 76% 68%, rgba(255,255,255,.35) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(1px 1px at 14% 33%, rgba(255,255,255,.3)  0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(1px 1px at 47% 20%, rgba(255,255,255,.4)  0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(1px 1px at 62% 38%, rgba(255,255,255,.25) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 29% 65%, rgba(255,255,255,.35) 0%, transparent 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* ===================== UTILS ===================== */
.container { max-width: var(--max); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }

.btn {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 13px 34px;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: .75rem;
  letter-spacing: .2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--ease);
}
.btn-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), #9e6d28);
  color: #0a0a0a;
}
.btn-gold:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold));
  box-shadow: 0 0 22px rgba(201,168,76,.35);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.btn-ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--muted);
  border: 1px solid rgba(120,118,114,.3);
}
.btn-ghost:hover { color: var(--text); border-color: rgba(120,118,114,.6); }

.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: .62rem;
  letter-spacing: .42em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.sec-title {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2.7rem);
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.sec-sub {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  max-width: 540px;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.ornament {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.ornament.center { justify-content: center; }
.ornament-line {
  height: 1px; width: 56px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold));
}
.ornament.center .ornament-line:last-child {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), transparent);
}
.ornament-sym { color: var(--gold); font-size: .65rem; letter-spacing: .15em; }

/* ===================== AGE GATE ===================== */
#age-gate {
  position: fixed; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, #0c1020 0%, #020307 100%);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  z-index: 9999;
  transition: opacity .55s ease, visibility .55s ease;
}
#age-gate.hidden { opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; pointer-events: none; }

.ag-box {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 460px;
  padding: 52px 44px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: rgba(12,16,32,.97);
  position: relative;
}
.ag-box::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: -1px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,168,76,.22), transparent 50%, rgba(123,60,191,.22));
  z-index: -1;
}
.ag-icon { font-size: 2.8rem; margin-bottom: 18px; display: block; }
.ag-box h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  color: var(--gold); font-size: 1.45rem;
  letter-spacing: .1em; margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.ag-box p { color: var(--muted); font-size: .95rem; margin-bottom: 30px; }
.ag-btns { display: flex; gap: 14px; justify-content: center; }

/* ===================== HEADER ===================== */
header {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 500;
  transition: background var(--ease), box-shadow var(--ease);
}
header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(8,11,20,.93);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 var(--border);
}
.hdr {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  max-width: var(--max); margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 22px 24px;
}
.logo { text-decoration: none; }
.logo-main {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.35rem; color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: .04em; line-height: 1; display: block;
}
.logo-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: .55rem; color: var(--muted);
  letter-spacing: .32em; text-transform: uppercase; display: block;
}
nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 30px; }
nav a {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: .7rem; letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted); text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--ease);
  position: relative;
}
nav a::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -4px; left: 0;
  width: 0; height: 1px; background: var(--gold);
  transition: width var(--ease);
}
nav a:hover, nav a.active { color: var(--gold); }
nav a:hover::after, nav a.active::after { width: 100%; }
.nav-cta { padding: 8px 22px !important; font-size: .65rem !important; }

/* ===================== HAMBURGER ===================== */
.nav-hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; align-items: center;
  width: 36px; height: 36px; gap: 5px;
  background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0; z-index: 600;
}
.nav-hamburger span {
  display: block; width: 22px; height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transition: all var(--ease);
}
.nav-hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(6px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav-hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* Mobile nav overlay */
.nav-overlay {
  display: none;
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 550;
  background: rgba(8,11,20,.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 36px;
}
.nav-overlay.open { display: flex; }
.nav-overlay a {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.1rem; letter-spacing: .24em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted); text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--ease);
}
.nav-overlay a:hover, .nav-overlay a.active { color: var(--gold); }
.nav-overlay .btn { font-size: .78rem; margin-top: 10px; }

/* ===================== ANNOUNCE BAR (homepage only, static in-flow) ===================== */
.announce-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(123,60,191,.18), rgba(201,168,76,.12), rgba(123,60,191,.18));
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.18);
  padding: 9px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: .62rem;
  letter-spacing: .26em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.announce-bar span { color: var(--text); letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: none; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: .88rem; }

/* ===================== STATS BAR ===================== */
.stats-bar {
  padding: 56px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.stats-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr);
  gap: 32px; text-align: center;
}
.stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.4rem; color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.stat-lbl {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: .62rem; letter-spacing: .3em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted);
}

/* ===================== HERO ===================== */
.hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 55% at 50% 38%, rgba(123,60,191,.11) 0%, transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 70% at 18% 82%, rgba(201,168,76,.06) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 70% at 82% 82%, rgba(180,79,201,.06) 0%, transparent 60%);
}
.p-ring {
  position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%;
  border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid;
  animation: pPulse ease-in-out infinite;
}
.p-ring:nth-child(1) { width:620px;height:620px; border-color:rgba(201,168,76,.055); animation-duration:9s; }
.p-ring:nth-child(2) { width:490px;height:490px; border-color:rgba(123,60,191,.08);  animation-duration:6.5s; animation-delay:-2.5s; }
.p-ring:nth-child(3) { width:370px;height:370px; border-color:rgba(201,168,76,.04);  animation-duration:11s; animation-delay:-5s; }
@keyframes pPulse {
  0%,100% { transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1);   opacity:.5; }
  50%      { transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1.06); opacity:1; }
}
.hero-content {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  text-align: center; max-width: 820px;
  padding: 80px 24px 90px;
}
.hero-glyph {
  font-size: 2.6rem; margin-bottom: 22px; display: block;
  animation: float 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes float {
  0%,100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50%      { transform: translateY(-9px); }
}
.hero-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: .65rem; letter-spacing: .42em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.hero-h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 6vw, 4.6rem);
  line-height: 1.08; color: #fff;
  text-shadow: 0 0 80px rgba(201,168,76,.18);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.hero-h1 em { color: var(--gold); font-style: normal; }
.hero-lead {
  font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--muted);
  max-width: 570px; margin: 0 auto 40px;
}
.hero-cta { display: flex; gap: 14px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hero-rule {
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--border), transparent);
}

/* ===================== PAGE HERO (inner pages) ===================== */
.page-hero {
  padding: 100px 24px 72px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}
.page-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 50% 50%, rgba(123,60,191,.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.page-hero .hero-h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.4rem); }
.breadcrumb {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: .6rem;
  letter-spacing: .22em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.breadcrumb a { color: var(--muted); text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--ease); }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.breadcrumb-sep { color: rgba(201,168,76,.35); }

/* ===================== SECTIONS ===================== */
section { position: relative; padding: 100px 0; }
.cats {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg) 0%, var(--bg2) 50%, var(--bg) 100%);
}
.sec-header { margin-bottom: 58px; }
.sec-header.center { text-align: center; }
.sec-header.center .sec-sub { margin: 0 auto; }

/* ===================== CATEGORIES ===================== */
.cat-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr);
  gap: 2px;
}
.cat-card {
  position: relative; padding: 54px 38px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--bg-card);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--ease), border-color var(--ease);
  cursor: default;
}
.cat-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity var(--ease);
}
.cat-card.mystical::before  { background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 50% 0%, rgba(123,60,191,.14) 0%, transparent 70%); }
.cat-card.betrayal::before  { background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 50% 0%, rgba(180,60,80,.12)  0%, transparent 70%); }
.cat-card.desire::before    { background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 50% 0%, rgba(180,79,201,.14) 0%, transparent 70%); }
.cat-card.psych::before     { background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 50% 0%, rgba(60,140,180,.12) 0%, transparent 70%); }
.cat-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); border-color: rgba(201,168,76,.28); }
.cat-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.cat-count {
  position: absolute; top: 22px; right: 22px;
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: .6rem;
  letter-spacing: .18em; color: var(--muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.cat-icon  { font-size: 2.4rem; margin-bottom: 18px; display: block; }
.cat-lbl   { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: .6rem; letter-spacing: .35em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.cat-name  { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.55rem; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.cat-desc  { font-size: .98rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.72; margin-bottom: 26px; }
.cat-link  {
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: .68rem;
  letter-spacing: .22em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold); text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  transition: gap var(--ease);
}
.cat-link:hover { gap: 14px; }
.cat-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; margin: 0 0 22px; }
.cat-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: .56rem; letter-spacing: .16em;
  text-transform: uppercase; padding: 3px 9px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.18); color: var(--muted);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.02);
}

/* ===================== SUBCATEGORY CHIPS ===================== */
.sub-realm { margin-bottom: 40px; }
.sub-realm:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.sub-realm-lbl {
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: .6rem; letter-spacing: .28em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 14px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
}
.sub-realm-lbl span { color: var(--muted); letter-spacing: .06em; font-size: .82rem; font-family: var(--font-body); text-transform: none; font-style: italic; }
.sub-chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; }
.sub-chip {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: .62rem; letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase; padding: 9px 18px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border); color: var(--muted);
  background: var(--bg-card); text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--ease);
}
.sub-chip:hover, .sub-chip.active { border-color: rgba(201,168,76,.38); color: var(--text); background: rgba(255,255,255,.05); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.sub-chip-cnt {
  font-size: .55rem; color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: 0;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,.1); padding: 1px 6px; border-radius: 20px;
}

/* ===================== STORY CARDS ===================== */
.stories-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr)); gap: 22px; }
.story-card {
  background: var(--bg-card); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 30px; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--ease), border-color var(--ease), background var(--ease);
}
.story-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: rgba(201,168,76,.22); background: rgba(255,255,255,.04); }

.badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: .58rem;
  letter-spacing: .24em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 10px; border: 1px solid; margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.badge.m { color: #9e7dd6; border-color: rgba(158,125,214,.28); background: rgba(123,60,191,.1); }
.badge.b { color: #cf8080; border-color: rgba(207,128,128,.28); background: rgba(180,60,60,.1); }
.badge.d { color: #cf9bd6; border-color: rgba(207,155,214,.28); background: rgba(180,79,201,.1); }
.badge.p { color: #6db5c9; border-color: rgba(109,181,201,.28); background: rgba(60,140,180,.1); }

.story-title {
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: #fff; margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.32;
}
.story-text { font-size: .97rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.72; flex: 1; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.story-foot {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: .62rem;
  letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border); padding-top: 14px;
}
.story-read { color: var(--gold); text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--ease); }
.story-read:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }

/* ===================== FILTER BAR (stories page) ===================== */
.filter-bar {
  display: flex; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 44px;
  padding-bottom: 22px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.filter-label {
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: .6rem; letter-spacing: .28em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); margin-right: 4px;
}
.filter-btn {
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: .6rem; letter-spacing: .18em;
  text-transform: uppercase; padding: 7px 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border); color: var(--muted);
  background: none; cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--ease);
}
.filter-btn:hover, .filter-btn.active {
  border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold);
  background: rgba(201,168,76,.06);
}
.filter-count {
  margin-left: auto;
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: .62rem; letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted);
}

/* ===================== PAGINATION ===================== */
.pagination {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 56px;
}
.pg-btn {
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: .62rem; letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase; width: 40px; height: 40px;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--border); color: var(--muted);
  background: none; text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--ease);
}
.pg-btn:hover, .pg-btn.active { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); background: rgba(201,168,76,.06); }
.pg-btn.pg-arrow { width: auto; padding: 0 16px; }

/* ===================== ABOUT SECTION ===================== */
.about { background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg) 0%, var(--bg2) 100%); }
.about-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1.1fr; gap: 88px; align-items: center; }
.portal-vis { position: relative; width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 1; max-width: 380px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.p-circ {
  position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid;
  animation: spin linear infinite;
}
.p-circ:nth-child(1){ width:290px;height:290px; border-color:rgba(201,168,76,.14); animation-duration:42s; }
.p-circ:nth-child(2){ width:220px;height:220px; border-color:rgba(123,60,191,.18); animation-duration:26s; animation-direction:reverse; }
.p-circ:nth-child(3){ width:155px;height:155px; border-color:rgba(201,168,76,.1);  animation-duration:16s; }
@keyframes spin { from{transform:rotate(0deg)} to{transform:rotate(360deg)} }
.p-core {
  width: 78px; height: 78px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(123,60,191,.6), rgba(201,168,76,.2), transparent);
  border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2rem; position: relative; z-index: 1;
  box-shadow: 0 0 42px rgba(123,60,191,.3), 0 0 88px rgba(201,168,76,.1);
}
.about-feats { margin-top: 30px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px; }
.feat { display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start; }
.feat-icon {
  width: 34px; height: 34px; flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: .95rem; color: var(--gold);
}
.feat-body h4 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: .88rem; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 3px; letter-spacing: .04em; }
.feat-body p  { font-size: .93rem; color: var(--muted); }

/* ===================== CONTACT / FORM ===================== */
.form-card {
  background: var(--bg-card); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 48px 44px; position: relative;
}
.form-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: -1px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,168,76,.1), transparent 50%, rgba(123,60,191,.1));
  z-index: -1; pointer-events: none;
}
.form-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 18px; }
.form-full { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
.field label {
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: .6rem; letter-spacing: .24em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted);
}
.field input, .field textarea, .field select {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.03); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--text); font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 1rem;
  padding: 12px 16px; outline: none;
  transition: border-color var(--ease);
  width: 100%;
}
.field input:focus, .field textarea:focus, .field select:focus {
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,.45);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201,168,76,.06);
}
.field input::placeholder, .field textarea::placeholder { color: var(--muted); }
.field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 140px; }
.field select { cursor: pointer; }
.field option { background: var(--bg2); }
.check-row {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px;
  font-size: .92rem; color: var(--muted); cursor: pointer;
}
.check-row input[type=checkbox] { margin-top: 5px; accent-color: var(--gold); flex-shrink: 0; }
.form-submit { margin-top: 10px; }
.form-note { font-size: .83rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 14px; }

/* ===================== NEWSLETTER ===================== */
.newsletter { text-align: center; }
.newsletter::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute;
  top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%,-50%);
  width: 660px; height: 660px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(123,60,191,.07) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.nl-box   { max-width: 540px; margin: 0 auto; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.nl-form  { display: flex; border: 1px solid var(--border); margin-top: 30px; }
.nl-input {
  flex: 1; background: rgba(255,255,255,.03); border: none; outline: none;
  padding: 14px 18px; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 1rem; color: var(--text);
}
.nl-input::placeholder { color: var(--muted); }
.nl-btn {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), #9e6d28); color: #0a0a0a;
  border: none; padding: 14px 26px;
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: .68rem; letter-spacing: .2em;
  text-transform: uppercase; cursor: pointer; transition: all var(--ease);
}
.nl-btn:hover { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold)); }
.nl-note { margin-top: 10px; font-size: .83rem; color: var(--muted); }

/* ===================== FOOTER ===================== */
footer { background: var(--bg2); border-top: 1px solid var(--border); padding: 80px 0 38px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.ft-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 56px; margin-bottom: 56px; }
.ft-brand p { font-size: .88rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.7; margin-top: 14px; }
.ft-social { display: flex; gap: 12px; margin-top: 18px; }
.ft-social-link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: 34px; height: 34px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border); color: var(--muted);
  font-size: .85rem; text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--ease), border-color var(--ease);
}
.ft-social-link:hover { color: var(--gold); border-color: rgba(201,168,76,.4); }
.ft-col h4 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: .67rem; letter-spacing: .25em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 18px; }
.ft-links { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 9px; }
.ft-links a { font-size: .92rem; color: var(--muted); text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--ease); }
.ft-links a:hover { color: var(--text); }
.ft-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border); padding-top: 28px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px;
}
.ft-bottom p, .ft-bottom a { font-size: .83rem; color: var(--muted); text-decoration: none; }
.ft-bottom a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.ft-disclaimer { font-size: .75rem; color: rgba(122,118,114,.5); margin-top: 10px; }

/* ===================== FOCUS VISIBLE (a11y) ===================== */
:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--gold);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}
a:focus:not(:focus-visible),
button:focus:not(:focus-visible) { outline: none; }

/* ===================== PRINT STYLES ===================== */
@media print {
  .announce-bar, header, #age-gate, .nav-overlay, #scroll-top,
  .share-bar, .related, .newsletter, footer, #read-progress { display: none !important; }
  body { padding-top: 0; font-size: 12pt; color: #000; background: #fff; }
  .story-body { font-size: 11pt; line-height: 1.7; color: #000; }
  .story-body p:first-of-type::first-letter { color: #000; }
  .story-body em { color: #333; }
  .story-section { padding: 20pt 0; }
  .hero-h1, .story-meta { color: #000; }
  a[href]::after { content: " (" attr(href) ")"; font-size: 9pt; }
}

/* ===================== SCROLL TOP ===================== */
#scroll-top {
  position: fixed; bottom: 28px; right: 28px;
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  background: rgba(12,16,32,.9); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--gold); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer; font-size: 1rem; z-index: 200;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden;
  transition: all var(--ease);
}
#scroll-top.on { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
#scroll-top:hover { background: rgba(201,168,76,.1); border-color: rgba(201,168,76,.35); }

/* ===================== RESPONSIVE ===================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .ft-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .form-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form-full { grid-column: auto; }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  nav { display: none; }
  .nav-hamburger { display: flex; }
  .cat-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 44px; }
  .portal-vis { margin: 0 auto; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .ft-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  section { padding: 72px 0; }
  .form-card { padding: 28px 20px; }
}

/* ===================== READING PROGRESS BAR ===================== */
#read-progress {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; height: 3px; width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--violet), var(--gold));
  z-index: 9999; transition: width .08s linear;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ===================== STORY PAGE ===================== */
.story-section { padding: 72px 0 80px; }

.story-meta {
  display: flex; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 42px;
}
.story-meta-item {
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: .6rem;
  letter-spacing: .22em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
}
.story-meta-item a { color: var(--gold); text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--ease); }
.story-meta-item a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }
.story-meta-divider { color: rgba(201,168,76,.25); font-size: .5rem; }

.story-body {
  max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto;
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 1.13rem;
  line-height: 1.9; color: var(--text);
}
.story-body p { margin-bottom: 1.55em; }
.story-body p:first-of-type::first-letter {
  float: left; font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 4.6rem; line-height: .82;
  color: var(--gold); margin: 2px 14px 0 0; padding: 4px 0;
}
.story-body h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.32rem;
  color: #fff; margin: 2.6em 0 .8em; letter-spacing: .05em;
}
.story-body em { color: var(--gold-light); font-style: italic; }
.story-body strong { color: #fff; font-weight: 600; }
.story-body blockquote {
  border-left: 2px solid rgba(201,168,76,.35);
  padding: 16px 28px; margin: 2em 0;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.02);
  font-style: italic; color: var(--muted);
}
.story-body hr {
  border: none; border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  margin: 3em auto; width: 80px;
}

.story-ornament {
  text-align: center; padding: 40px 0 10px;
  max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto;
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: .6rem;
  letter-spacing: .4em; color: rgba(201,168,76,.4);
}

/* Share bar */
.share-bar {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding: 28px 0; margin-top: 48px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  max-width: 720px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;
}
.share-label {
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: .6rem;
  letter-spacing: .28em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted);
}
.share-btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: .6rem; letter-spacing: .16em;
  text-transform: uppercase; padding: 8px 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border); color: var(--muted);
  background: var(--bg-card); text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer; transition: all var(--ease);
}
.share-btn:hover { border-color: rgba(201,168,76,.38); color: var(--text); }
.share-btn.done { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }

/* Related stories */
.related { background: var(--bg2); }
.related-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 22px; }
@media (max-width: 860px) { .related-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .related-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ===================== CATEGORY PAGE THEMES ===================== */
.page-hero.themed::before { display: none; }
.cat-hero-mystical::before  { background: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 50% 50%, rgba(123,60,191,.18) 0%, transparent 70%) !important; display: block !important; }
.cat-hero-betrayal::before  { background: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 50% 50%, rgba(180,60,80,.18)  0%, transparent 70%) !important; display: block !important; }
.cat-hero-psychology::before{ background: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 50% 50%, rgba(60,140,180,.16) 0%, transparent 70%) !important; display: block !important; }
.cat-hero-desire::before    { background: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 50% 50%, rgba(180,79,201,.18) 0%, transparent 70%) !important; display: block !important; }

/* ===================== LEGAL PAGES ===================== */
.legal-body {
  max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px 80px;
}
.legal-effective {
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: .62rem; letter-spacing: .18em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 44px; display: block;
}
.legal-body h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.05rem; color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: .07em; margin: 2.8em 0 .8em;
  padding-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.legal-body p, .legal-body li {
  font-size: .96rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.82;
}
.legal-body p { margin-bottom: 1.2em; }
.legal-body ul { padding-left: 1.4em; margin-bottom: 1.2em; }
.legal-body li { margin-bottom: .4em; }
.legal-body a { color: var(--gold); text-decoration: none; }
.legal-body a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }