/* 
    Qalamverce Premium Design System 
    Inspired by Modern Reading Platforms (Pratilipi, Wattpad)
*/

:root {
    --primary: #e91e63;
    --primary-dark: #c2185b;
    --primary-light: #f8bbd0;
    --secondary: #673ab7;
    --accent: #ffc107;
    --bg: #ffffff;
    --bg-offset: #f8f9fa;
    --text-main: #1a1a1a;
    --text-muted: #5f6368;
    --border: #e8eaed;
    --shadow-sm: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    --shadow-md: 0 4px 20px rgba(233, 30, 99, 0.1);
    --shadow-lg: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    --radius-sm: 8px;
    --radius-md: 16px;
    --radius-lg: 24px;
    --glass: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

body.dark-mode {
    --bg: #0f0f0f;
    --bg-offset: #1a1a1a;
    --text-main: #f1f3f4;
    --text-muted: #9aa0a6;
    --border: #333;
    --shadow-md: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    --glass: rgba(15, 15, 15, 0.8);
}

* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    transition: background 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), color 0.3s ease;
}

body {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    background-color: var(--bg);
    color: var(--text-main);
    line-height: 1.6;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* Typography */
h1, h2, h3 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Premium Header & Navigation */
.header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--glass);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    z-index: 1000;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 0 6%;
    height: 80px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.logo {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 30px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, #673ab7 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 48px;
    list-style: none;
}

.nav-links a {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    color: var(--text-main);
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    position: relative;
    padding: 10px 0;
    text-decoration: none;
    letter-spacing: 0.4px;
    transition: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.nav-links a::after {
    display: none; /* Removed the line under active link */
}

.nav-links a:hover, .nav-links a.active {
    color: var(--primary);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.header-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 25px;
}

.search-bar {
    background: var(--bg-offset);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    width: 300px;
    transition: 0.3s;
    box-shadow: inset 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
}

.search-bar:focus-within {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    background: var(--bg);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(233, 30, 99, 0.1);
    width: 340px;
}

.search-bar i {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 14px;
}

.search-bar input {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    outline: none;
    color: var(--text-main);
    font-size: 14px;
    width: 100%;
}

/* Cinematic Centered Hero Section Override */
.hero {
    margin-top: 70px !important;
    padding: 60px 8% 80px 8% !important;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(233, 30, 99, 0.08) 0%, transparent 50%), var(--bg) !important;
    min-height: auto !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 50px !important;
    text-align: left !important;
    overflow: visible !important;
}

.hero::after {
    display: none !important; /* Hide gradient mask */
}

.hero-content {
    flex: 1.2 !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    max-width: 620px !important;
    text-align: left !important;
    z-index: 5;
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: 3.6rem !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
    color: var(--text-main) !important;
    letter-spacing: -1px !important;
    margin-bottom: 20px !important;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif !important;
    background: none !important;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: initial !important;
}

.hero-title span.pink-highlight {
    color: var(--primary) !important;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.hero-title span.pink-highlight::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -5px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 6px;
    background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 100 10' preserveAspectRatio='none'%3E%3Cpath d='M0,5 Q50,10 100,5' stroke='%23c2185b' stroke-width='4' fill='none' stroke-linecap='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") no-repeat center bottom;
    background-size: 100% 100%;
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.15rem !important;
    color: var(--text-muted) !important;
    margin-bottom: 35px !important;
    line-height: 1.8 !important;
    max-width: 520px !important;
}

/* Hero Action Buttons */
.hero-btn-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.hero-btn-solid {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: #fff !important;
    border: none;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(194, 24, 91, 0.25);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
}

.hero-btn-solid:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(194, 24, 91, 0.35);
}

.hero-btn-outline {
    background: var(--bg) !important;
    color: var(--primary) !important;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--primary) !important;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
}

.hero-btn-outline:hover {
    background: var(--primary-light);
    border-color: var(--primary);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Right Quill Illustration Column */
.hero-visual-quill {
    flex: 0.8 !important;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
    animation: floatQuill 6s ease-in-out infinite;
    max-height: 480px !important;
}

.hero-visual-quill img {
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 450px !important;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    border-radius: 24px !important;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 15px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.06));
}

@keyframes floatQuill {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-10px) rotate(1deg); }
}

/* Daily Streak Floating Widget Desktop Custom Styles */
#home-streak-widget {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center !important;
    align-self: center !important;
    gap: 30px !important;
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 90% !important;
    width: 950px !important;
    margin: 100px auto 20px auto !important;
    background: var(--bg-offset) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--border) !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    padding: 12px 24px !important;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm) !important;
    z-index: 100 !important;
    position: relative;
    animation: widgetPulse 3s infinite ease-in-out;
}

#home-streak-widget #streak-lang-bar-text {
    color: var(--text-main) !important;
}

/* 4. Floating Glassmorphic Search & Categories Panel */
.floating-search-panel {
    max-width: 90% !important;
    width: 950px !important;
    margin: -35px auto 40px auto !important;
    background: var(--glass) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--border) !important;
    border-radius: 24px !important;
    padding: 24px !important;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-heavy) !important;
    display: flex !important;
    gap: 30px !important;
    align-items: stretch !important;
    z-index: 100;
    position: relative;
}

.floating-search-col {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
}

.search-inline-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: var(--bg);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 3px 3px 3px 20px;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.search-inline-wrapper:focus-within {
    background: var(--bg) !important;
    border-color: var(--primary) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(233, 30, 99, 0.08);
}

.search-inline-input {
    flex: 1;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    outline: none;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-main);
    padding: 10px 0;
}

.search-inline-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    padding: 10px 24px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(233, 30, 99, 0.2);
}

.search-inline-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(233, 30, 99, 0.35);
}

.search-suggestions-dropdown {
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(100% + 8px);
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--bg-offset) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
    backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
    max-height: 320px;
    overflow-y: auto;
    display: none;
    z-index: 1000;
    padding: 10px 0;
    text-align: left;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.2s ease forwards;
}

.suggestion-item {
    padding: 12px 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
}

.suggestion-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.suggestion-item:hover {
    background: rgba(194, 24, 91, 0.05);
    padding-left: 30px;
}

.suggestion-img {
    width: 32px;
    height: 45px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    object-fit: cover;
    background: #555;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.suggestion-info {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}

.suggestion-title {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-main);
    margin: 0;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.suggestion-meta {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin: 2px 0 0;
}

/* Category Emoji pills row */
.categories-show-col {
    flex: 1.3;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08) !important;
    padding-left: 30px;
}

body.dark-mode .categories-show-col {
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
}

.categories-col-title {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-main) !important;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}

.categories-pill-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
}

.emoji-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: var(--bg-card) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--border) !important;
    color: var(--text-main) !important;
    padding: 8px 16px !important;
    border-radius: 50px !important;
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275) !important;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.03) !important;
}

.emoji-pill:hover {
    background: rgba(233, 30, 99, 0.06) !important;
    border-color: var(--primary) !important;
    color: var(--primary) !important;
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.05) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(233, 30, 99, 0.15) !important;
}

/* 5. Middle Split Grid Showcase (Top Writers vs Top Stories) */
.middle-showcase-container {
    max-width: 90% !important;
    width: 950px !important;
    margin: 40px auto !important;
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr !important;
    gap: 25px !important;
    align-items: start !important;
}

.showcase-block-card {
    background: var(--bg-offset) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium);
}

.showcase-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.showcase-title {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 1.25rem !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: var(--text-main) !important;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.showcase-seeall {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: transform 0.2s;
}

.showcase-seeall:hover {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Top 5 Writers Circular Grid layout */
.writers-circular-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.circular-writer-pfp {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    width: 18%;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.circular-writer-pfp:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.circular-avatar-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    padding: 2.5px;
    background: #e0e0e0;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.circular-writer-pfp:hover .circular-avatar-wrapper {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, #ec407a 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(194, 24, 91, 0.2);
}

.circular-writer-avatar {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 2px solid #fff;
}

.circular-rank-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -2px;
    right: -2px;
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border: 1px solid #fff;
}

.circular-rank-badge.rank-1 { background: #f1c40f; }
.circular-rank-badge.rank-2 { background: #95a5a6; }
.circular-rank-badge.rank-3 { background: #d35400; }
.circular-rank-badge.rank-4 { background: #34495e; }
.circular-rank-badge.rank-5 { background: #7f8c8d; }

.circular-writer-name {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-main) !important;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 1;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    width: 100%;
}

.circular-writer-followers {
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    color: var(--text-muted) !important;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.see-all-writers-btn {
    width: 100%;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border) !important;
    background: var(--bg) !important;
    color: var(--primary) !important;
    padding: 10px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s;
    text-align: center;
}

.see-all-writers-btn:hover {
    background: var(--primary-light);
    border-color: var(--primary);
}

/* Top 3 Stories Vertical List layout (Exactly matches right grid in mockup) */
.stories-top3-col-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 15px;
}

.story-horizontal-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    align-items: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s;
}

.story-horizontal-row:hover {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.story-horizontal-thumb-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 65px;
    height: 65px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

.story-horizontal-thumb {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.story-rank-star-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 4px;
    left: 4px;
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--primary);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border: 1px solid #fff;
}

.story-horizontal-info {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}

.story-horizontal-title {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: var(--text-main) !important;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 1;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.story-horizontal-description {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--text-muted) !important;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 1;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.story-horizontal-meta-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    color: var(--text-muted) !important;
}

.meta-author {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary);
}

/* 6. Quick Access 4-Card Floating Row */
.quick-access-panel-grid {
    max-width: 90% !important;
    width: 950px !important;
    margin: 40px auto !important;
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 20px !important;
}

.quick-card-item {
    background: var(--bg-offset) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--border) !important;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    text-decoration: none !important;
}

.quick-card-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(194, 24, 91, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(194, 24, 91, 0.2);
}

.quick-card-icon-wrapper {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.quick-card-info-box {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}

.quick-card-label {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-main) !important;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.quick-card-sublabel {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    color: var(--text-muted) !important;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.quick-card-badge {
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-left: auto;
}

/* 7. Double Column Split (Popular categories lists vs suggested list) */
.bottom-double-column-split {
    max-width: 90% !important;
    width: 950px !important;
    margin: 40px auto !important;
    display: block !important;
}

.category-vertical-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.category-vertical-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    background: var(--bg-offset);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 12px 18px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s;
}

.category-vertical-row:hover {
    background: var(--primary-light);
    border-color: rgba(194, 24, 91, 0.2);
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.category-row-left {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.category-row-emoji {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.category-row-name {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-main) !important;
}

.category-row-count {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--text-muted) !important;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.category-viewmore-row {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    margin-top: 5px;
    transition: transform 0.2s;
}

.category-viewmore-row:hover {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

.suggestions-vertical-cards {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr) !important; /* Pratilipi style 4 items */
    gap: 20px !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .suggestions-vertical-cards {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }
}

.suggestion-horizontal-story {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    background: var(--bg-offset) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--border) !important;
    padding: 14px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.suggestion-horizontal-story:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    border-color: rgba(194, 24, 91, 0.15);
}

.suggestion-story-thumb {
    width: 80px;
    height: 105px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.suggestion-story-thumb img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.suggestion-story-info {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.suggestion-story-title {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: var(--text-main) !important;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 1;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.suggestion-story-desc {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--text-muted) !important;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.suggestion-story-footer {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

/* 8. Inkwell Gradient Banner ( अपनी कहानी दुनिया के साथ शेयर करें ) */
.inkwell-share-banner {
    max-width: 90% !important;
    width: 950px !important;
    margin: 40px auto !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(233, 30, 99, 0.1) 0%, rgba(103, 58, 183, 0.1) 100%) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--border) !important;
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 30px 40px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 30px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.inkwell-banner-left {
    flex: 1.2;
    z-index: 5;
}

.inkwell-banner-title {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 1.7rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-main) !important;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.inkwell-banner-sub {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--text-muted) !important;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.inkwell-banner-btn {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: #fff !important;
    border: none;
    padding: 10px 24px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(194, 24, 91, 0.2);
    transition: all 0.2s;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
}

.inkwell-banner-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(194, 24, 91, 0.3);
}

.inkwell-banner-right {
    flex: 0.8;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    z-index: 2;
}

.inkwell-banner-illustration {
    max-height: 120px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.04));
    animation: bounceQuill 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes bounceQuill {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-5px); }
}

.footer {
    background: var(--bg-offset);
    padding: 60px 5% 40px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.mobile-nav {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--glass);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    height: 70px;
    display: none;
    justify-content: space-around;
    align-items: center;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    z-index: 1000;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) { .mobile-nav { display: flex; } }

.nav-btn {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.nav-btn.active { color: var(--primary); }
.nav-btn i { font-size: 22px; }

@keyframes fadeInUp {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.hero-content > * {
    animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease forwards;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MOBILE & TABLET RESPONSIVENESS OVERRIDES
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    #home-streak-widget {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        border-radius: 20px !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        gap: 10px !important;
        padding: 12px 18px !important;
        margin-top: 80px !important;
    }
    
    #home-streak-widget > div {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 6px !important;
    }
    
    .hero {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        padding: 100px 5% 40px 5% !important;
        gap: 30px !important;
    }
    
    .hero-content {
        align-items: center !important;
        text-align: center !important;
    }
    
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2.3rem !important;
    }
    
    .hero-visual-quill {
        display: none !important;
    }
    
    .hero-btn-row {
        justify-content: center !important;
    }
    
    .floating-search-panel {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 20px !important;
        margin-top: 10px !important;
        padding: 16px !important;
    }
    
    .categories-show-col {
        border-left: none !important;
        padding-left: 0 !important;
        gap: 8px !important;
    }
    
    .middle-showcase-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 20px !important;
    }
    
    .writers-circular-row {
        flex-wrap: wrap !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        gap: 15px !important;
    }
    
    .circular-writer-pfp {
        width: 28% !important;
    }
    
    .quick-access-panel-grid {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
        overflow-x: auto !important;
        gap: 15px !important;
        padding: 5px 5% 15px !important;
        scrollbar-width: none !important; /* Firefox */
        scroll-snap-type: x mandatory !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        margin: 20px 0 !important;
    }
    
    .quick-access-panel-grid::-webkit-scrollbar {
        display: none !important; /* Safari and Chrome */
    }
    
    .quick-access-panel-grid .quick-card-item {
        min-width: 250px !important;
        width: 250px !important;
        flex-shrink: 0 !important;
        scroll-snap-align: start !important;
    }
    
    .bottom-double-column-split {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 20px !important;
    }
    
    .inkwell-share-banner {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        padding: 20px !important;
    }
    
    .inkwell-banner-right {
        display: none !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PREMIUM APPLICATION-STYLE CAROUSELS AND COMPONENT STYLING
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Dynamic Hero Banner Carousel */
.app-carousel-container {
    max-width: 90%;
    width: 950px;
    margin: 110px auto 25px auto;
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(233, 30, 99, 0.08) 0%, rgba(103, 58, 183, 0.08) 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.app-carousel-track {
    display: flex;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    width: 100%;
}

.app-carousel-slide {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 40px 60px;
    gap: 40px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 70% 30%, rgba(233, 30, 99, 0.04) 0%, transparent 60%), var(--bg);
}

.app-carousel-content {
    flex: 1.2;
    text-align: left;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.app-carousel-badge {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, #ec407a 100%);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(233, 30, 99, 0.2);
}

.app-carousel-title {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: var(--text-main);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.app-carousel-sub {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.app-carousel-btn {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: #fff !important;
    border: none;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(233, 30, 99, 0.2);
    transition: all 0.3s;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
}

.app-carousel-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(233, 30, 99, 0.35);
}

.app-carousel-visual {
    flex: 0.8;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.app-carousel-img {
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 220px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    object-fit: cover;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transition: transform 0.5s;
}

.app-carousel-slide:hover .app-carousel-img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.carousel-dots {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 15px;
    left: 60px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    z-index: 10;
}

.carousel-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--border);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.carousel-dot.active {
    width: 24px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    background: var(--primary);
}

/* 2. Circular Pinned Categories */
.circular-menu-container {
    max-width: 90%;
    width: 950px;
    margin: 25px auto;
    overflow: visible;
}

.circular-menu-grid {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    width: 100%;
}

.circular-menu-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.circular-menu-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.circular-menu-icon {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--bg-offset);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.circular-menu-item:hover .circular-menu-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, #ec407a 100%);
    color: #fff !important;
    border-color: transparent;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(233, 30, 99, 0.25);
}

.circular-menu-label {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-main);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}

/* 3. Continue Reading Progress Card */
.resume-card-container {
    max-width: 90%;
    width: 950px;
    margin: 25px auto;
    background: var(--glass);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 16px 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    display: none; /* Injected dynamically */
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 20px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
}

.resume-card-left {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    min-width: 0;
    flex: 1;
}

.resume-card-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(233, 30, 99, 0.08);
    color: var(--primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.resume-card-info {
    min-width: 0;
    flex: 1;
}

.resume-card-title-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.resume-card-tag {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary);
    background: rgba(233, 30, 99, 0.06);
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.resume-card-title {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-main);
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    margin: 0;
}

.resume-card-sub {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.resume-card-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, #ec407a 100%);
    color: #fff !important;
    border: none;
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    transition: all 0.3s;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(233, 30, 99, 0.15);
}

.resume-card-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(233, 30, 99, 0.3);
}

/* 4. Horizontal Story Carousels */
.app-section-wrapper {
    max-width: 90%;
    width: 950px;
    margin: 40px auto;
}

.app-section-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.app-section-title {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.28rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-main);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.app-see-all {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: transform 0.2s;
}

.app-see-all:hover {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

.app-carousel-horizontal {
    display: flex;
    gap: 22px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    padding: 5px 0 25px 0;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    scrollbar-width: none; /* Firefox */
}

.app-carousel-horizontal::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none; /* Safari & Chrome */
}

.app-story-card {
    flex: 0 0 138px;
    width: 138px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.app-story-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.app-story-cover-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    height: 190px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.app-story-cover {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.app-story-rating {
    position: absolute;
    top: 8px;
    right: 8px;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.72);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    color: #ffc107;
    padding: 3px 6px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 3px;
}

.app-story-parts-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 8px;
    left: 8px;
    background: rgba(233, 30, 99, 0.9);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.app-story-title {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-main);
    margin-bottom: 2px;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 1;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.app-story-author {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 600;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

/* Scary Glowing Shadow for Horror Section */
.scary-horror-card .app-story-cover-wrap {
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.scary-horror-card:hover .app-story-cover-wrap {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.38);
    border-color: rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

/* Weekly Top Rank numeric badge styling */
.weekly-rank-card {
    position: relative;
}

.weekly-rank-card .app-story-cover-wrap {
    border-left: 3px solid var(--primary);
}

.rank-badge-glow {
    position: absolute;
    top: -8px;
    left: -8px;
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff9800 0%, #ff5722 100%);
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.35);
    border: 1.5px solid #fff;
    z-index: 10;
}

/* 5. Top Writers Leaderboard & Follow Card */
.writers-leaderboard-grid {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    padding: 5px 0 25px 0;
    scrollbar-width: none;
}

.writers-leaderboard-grid::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
}

.writer-follow-card {
    flex: 0 0 160px;
    width: 160px;
    background: var(--bg-offset);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 16px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.3s;
    position: relative;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.writer-follow-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border-color: rgba(233, 30, 99, 0.15);
}

.writer-card-rank {
    position: absolute;
    top: 8px;
    left: 8px;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--border);
    color: var(--text-main);
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.writer-follow-card:nth-child(1) .writer-card-rank { background: #f1c40f; color: #fff; }
.writer-follow-card:nth-child(2) .writer-card-rank { background: #95a5a6; color: #fff; }
.writer-follow-card:nth-child(3) .writer-card-rank { background: #d35400; color: #fff; }

.writer-card-avatar {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 2px solid #fff;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.writer-card-name {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-main);
    margin-bottom: 2px;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 1;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    width: 100%;
}

.writer-card-followers {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.follow-btn {
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--bg);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--primary) !important;
    color: var(--primary) !important;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s;
    outline: none;
}

.follow-btn:hover {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: #fff !important;
}

.follow-btn.following {
    background: rgba(100, 100, 100, 0.08);
    border-color: var(--border) !important;
    color: var(--text-muted) !important;
}

/* 6. Inkwell Writer Desk Conversion Banner */
.writer-desk-banner {
    max-width: 90%;
    width: 950px;
    margin: 40px auto;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(233, 30, 99, 0.05) 0%, rgba(103, 58, 183, 0.05) 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 30px 48px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 30px;
}

.writer-desk-left {
    flex: 1.3;
}

.writer-desk-title {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 1.7rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-main);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.writer-desk-sub {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.writer-desk-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, #ec407a 100%);
    color: #fff !important;
    border: none;
    padding: 10px 24px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(233, 30, 99, 0.18);
    transition: all 0.2s;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
}

.writer-desk-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(233, 30, 99, 0.3);
}

.writer-desk-right {
    flex: 0.7;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
}

.writer-desk-img {
    max-height: 110px;
    animation: bounceQuill 4s infinite ease-in-out;
}

/* Responsive Adaptations for the Rebuilt Layout */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .app-carousel-container,
    .circular-menu-container,
    .resume-card-container,
    .app-section-wrapper,
    .writer-desk-banner {
        max-width: 100% !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        padding-left: 5% !important;
        padding-right: 5% !important;
        margin: 20px auto !important;
    }

    .app-carousel-container {
        margin-top: 80px !important;
        border-radius: 0 !important;
        border-left: none !important;
        border-right: none !important;
    }

    .app-carousel-slide {
        padding: 30px 5% !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        gap: 20px !important;
    }

    .app-carousel-content {
        align-items: center !important;
        text-align: center !important;
    }

    .app-carousel-title {
        font-size: 1.6rem !important;
    }

    .app-carousel-visual {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .carousel-dots {
        left: 50% !important;
        transform: translateX(-50%) !important;
        bottom: 12px !important;
    }

    .circular-menu-grid {
        overflow-x: auto !important;
        gap: 25px !important;
        padding: 10px 0 15px 0 !important;
        scrollbar-width: none !important;
    }

    .circular-menu-grid::-webkit-scrollbar {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .circular-menu-item {
        flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    }

    .circular-menu-icon {
        width: 58px !important;
        height: 58px !important;
        font-size: 1.4rem !important;
    }

    .resume-card-container {
        border-radius: 0 !important;
        border-left: none !important;
        border-right: none !important;
        padding: 12px 5% !important;
    }

    .resume-card-left {
        gap: 10px !important;
    }

    .resume-card-title {
        font-size: 0.85rem !important;
    }

    .resume-card-btn {
        padding: 6px 14px !important;
        font-size: 0.72rem !important;
    }

    .app-carousel-horizontal {
        gap: 14px !important;
        padding-bottom: 15px !important;
    }

    .app-story-card {
        flex: 0 0 108px !important;
        width: 108px !important;
    }

    .app-story-cover-wrap {
        height: 150px !important;
    }

    .app-story-title {
        font-size: 0.75rem !important;
    }

    .writers-leaderboard-grid {
        gap: 12px !important;
    }

    .writer-follow-card {
        flex: 0 0 130px !important;
        width: 130px !important;
        padding: 12px !important;
    }

    .writer-card-avatar {
        width: 50px !important;
        height: 50px !important;
    }

    .writer-desk-banner {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        border-radius: 0 !important;
        border-left: none !important;
        border-right: none !important;
        padding: 24px 5% !important;
    }

    .writer-desk-btn {
        width: 100% !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
    }

    .writer-desk-right {
        display: none !important;
    }
}