/* ==========================================================================
   FLAREPEACE — Premium Cinematic AI Cinema & Entertainment
   Visual Identity: Deep Black / Charcoal, Amber Luminous Flares, Film Atmosphere
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;1,400&family=Syne:wght@500;600;700;800&family=Cinzel:wght@600;700;800;900&display=swap');

:root {
  --bg-deep: #060608;
  --bg-surface: #0b0c10;
  --bg-surface-elevated: #111318;
  --bg-card: rgba(16, 18, 24, 0.78);
  --bg-card-hover: rgba(24, 27, 36, 0.92);
  
  --border-subtle: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  --border-medium: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  --border-gold: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
  
  --accent-gold: #f59e0b;
  --accent-amber: #fbbf24;
  --accent-light: #fef3c7;
  --accent-flame: #ea580c;
  --accent-glow: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.16);
  --accent-cyan-flare: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15);
  
  --text-main: #f8fafc;
  --text-secondary: #cbd5e1;
  --text-muted: #8492a6;
  --text-dim: #475569;
  
  --font-display: 'Syne', sans-serif;
  --font-cinematic: 'Cinzel', serif;
  --font-body: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  
  --container-max: 1280px;
  --header-height: 80px;
  
  --ease-cinematic: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-normal: 0.35s var(--ease-cinematic);
  --transition-fast: 0.2s ease;
}

/* Base & Reset */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background-color: var(--bg-deep);
  color: var(--text-main);
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: var(--header-height);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

body {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--bg-deep);
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-size: 16px;
  min-height: 100vh;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* Subtle Film Grain Texture Overlay */
body::before {
  content: "";
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 999;
  opacity: 0.035;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 200 200' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='noiseFilter'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.8' numOctaves='3' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23noiseFilter)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

/* Ambient Radial Vignette & Atmospheric Glows */
.ambient-glow-top {
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 1000px;
  max-width: 100vw;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12) 0%, rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.04) 40%, transparent 75%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.ambient-flare {
  position: absolute;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(120px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0.4;
}

/* Typography Helpers */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.font-cinematic {
  font-family: var(--font-cinematic);
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
}

p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

img {
  display: block;
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: cover;
}

button {
  font-family: inherit;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  background: none;
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

/* Layout Container */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 24px;
  padding-right: 24px;
}

.container-narrow {
  max-width: 960px;
}

/* Section Header Structure */
.section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 120px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

.section-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-amber);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.25);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.section-tag::before {
  content: "";
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-amber);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--accent-amber);
}

.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(32px, 5vw, 48px);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(16px, 2vw, 19px);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 680px;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.text-center {
  text-align: center;
}

.mx-auto {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HEADER / NAVIGATION
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--header-height);
  z-index: 100;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
  background: rgba(6, 6, 8, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(6, 6, 8, 0.92);
  border-bottom-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.18);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
}

.brand-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  z-index: 110;
}

.brand-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2), rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.05));
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent-amber);
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.25);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.brand-link:hover .brand-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg) scale(1.05);
}

.brand-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.brand-title {
  font-family: var(--font-cinematic);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1;
}

.brand-tagline-mini {
  font-size: 9px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-amber);
  margin-top: 3px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 32px;
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  position: relative;
  padding: 6px 0;
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--accent-gold);
  transition: width 0.3s var(--ease-cinematic);
}

.nav-link:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

/* YouTube Header CTA Button */
.btn-youtube-header {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #060608;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fbbf24 0%, #f59e0b 50%, #d97706 100%);
  border-radius: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-youtube-header:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 26px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.55);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fef08a 0%, #fbbf24 50%, #f59e0b 100%);
  color: #000000;
}

/* Mobile Hamburger Menu */
.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  padding: 8px;
  z-index: 110;
}

.mobile-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 26px;
  height: 2px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.mobile-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(8px) rotate(45deg);
}

.mobile-toggle.active span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}

.mobile-toggle.active span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BUTTONS & CTAs
   ========================================================================== */
.btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 16px 34px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #060608;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fde68a 0%, #fbbf24 45%, #f59e0b 100%);
  border-radius: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-primary::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4), transparent);
  transition: left 0.6s ease;
}

.btn-primary:hover::before {
  left: 100%;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 36px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.65);
  color: #000;
}

.btn-secondary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 16px 32px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #ffffff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border-radius: 6px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.5);
  color: var(--accent-light);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   1. CINEMATIC HERO SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding-top: var(--header-height);
  padding-bottom: 60px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-background-wrapper {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 0;
}

.hero-bg-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 35%;
  transform: scale(1.04);
  animation: heroBreathing 24s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes heroBreathing {
  0% { transform: scale(1.03) translate(0, 0); }
  50% { transform: scale(1.08) translate(-1%, -1%); }
  100% { transform: scale(1.03) translate(0, 0); }
}

/* Cinematic Overlays (Vignette & Flare) */
.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(6, 6, 8, 0.45) 0%, rgba(6, 6, 8, 0.88) 75%, #060608 100%),
              linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(6, 6, 8, 0.6) 0%, transparent 35%, rgba(6, 6, 8, 0.8) 80%, #060608 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-anamorphic-flare {
  position: absolute;
  top: 48%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 120%;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0) 10%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.8) 50%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.6) 52%, transparent 95%);
  filter: blur(3px);
  opacity: 0.55;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 40px 20px;
}

.hero-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.28em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-amber);
  background: rgba(18, 20, 26, 0.75);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2);
}

.hero-pill-sparkle {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  display: inline-block;
  animation: pulseGlow 3s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes pulseGlow {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(0.9); }
  50% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.15); filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px var(--accent-gold)); }
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-cinematic);
  font-size: clamp(52px, 9vw, 108px);
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  line-height: 1;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9), 0 0 60px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
  position: relative;
}

.hero-tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(20px, 3.5vw, 32px);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-light);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

.hero-supporting {
  font-size: clamp(16px, 2.2vw, 20px);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px auto;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.hero-buttons {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}

/* Hero Stats/Badges Strip */
.hero-badges-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  max-width: 840px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 18px 24px;
  background: rgba(14, 16, 22, 0.65);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 12px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
}

.hero-badge-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}

.hero-badge-item:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: -8px;
  top: 15%;
  height: 70%;
  width: 1px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.hero-badge-value {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.hero-badge-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--accent-amber);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.hero-scroll-indicator {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  z-index: 3;
  opacity: 0.75;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
}

.hero-scroll-indicator:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  color: var(--accent-amber);
}

.scroll-mouse {
  width: 20px;
  height: 32px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  border-radius: 12px;
  position: relative;
}

.scroll-wheel {
  position: absolute;
  top: 6px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 3px;
  height: 6px;
  background: var(--accent-amber);
  border-radius: 2px;
  animation: scrollAnim 1.8s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes scrollAnim {
  0% { transform: translate(-50%, 0); opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: translate(-50%, 12px); opacity: 0; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. ABOUT FLAREPEACE SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-lead-box {
  background: rgba(14, 16, 22, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 40px;
  position: relative;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
}

.about-lead-box::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--accent-gold), transparent);
}

.about-manifesto {
  font-size: 19px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #f1f5f9;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.about-manifesto strong {
  color: var(--accent-amber);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.about-quote {
  padding-left: 20px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent-gold);
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 16px;
  margin-top: 24px;
}

/* The 6 Core Pillars */
.pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}

.pillar-card {
  background: rgba(16, 18, 24, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 24px;
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.pillar-card:hover {
  background: rgba(22, 26, 36, 0.95);
  border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.pillar-icon-box {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent-amber);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.pillar-card:hover .pillar-icon-box {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2);
}

.pillar-title {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.pillar-desc {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. WORLDS & STORIES SECTION (8 Cinematic Cards)
   ========================================================================== */
.worlds-filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.genre-filter-btn {
  padding: 8px 18px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.genre-filter-btn:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.genre-filter-btn.active {
  color: #060608;
  background: var(--accent-amber);
  border-color: var(--accent-amber);
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
}

.stories-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.story-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
}

.story-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: var(--border-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 25px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15);
}

.story-image-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0d0f14;
}

.story-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.7s var(--ease-cinematic);
}

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

.story-image-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(16, 18, 24, 0.95) 0%, rgba(16, 18, 24, 0.2) 60%, transparent 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.story-mood-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-light);
  background: rgba(6, 6, 8, 0.75);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 2;
}

.story-cinema-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent-amber);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 2;
}

.story-body {
  padding: 22px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.story-genre-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--accent-amber);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.story-title {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.story-desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.story-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.story-card-link {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-amber);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.story-card:hover .story-card-link {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  color: #fde047;
}

.story-aspect-ratio {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  font-family: monospace;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. ANOTHER PERSPECTIVE (Large Immersive Universe Section)
   ========================================================================== */
.perspective-showcase {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.06) 0%, rgba(6, 6, 8, 0) 70%),
              linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(14, 16, 22, 0.6) 0%, rgba(8, 9, 12, 0.9) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 56px 48px;
  position: relative;
}

.perspective-showcase::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.perspective-inner-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
}

.perspective-text-area {
  z-index: 2;
}

.perspective-main-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-cinematic);
  font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 44px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.perspective-main-quote span {
  color: var(--accent-amber);
  display: inline-block;
  position: relative;
}

.perspective-main-quote span::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--accent-gold);
}

.perspective-desc {
  font-size: 17px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

/* 6 Creative Universe Pillars within Perspective */
.universe-aspects-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}

.universe-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-radius: 10px;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.universe-item:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.universe-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--accent-gold);
  margin-top: 5px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.universe-name {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.universe-sub {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Perspective Interactive Visual Frame */
.perspective-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 35px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2);
}

.perspective-image {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.perspective-frame:hover .perspective-image {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.perspective-frame-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20px;
  left: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  background: rgba(8, 9, 12, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 10px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.perspective-badge-title {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.perspective-badge-mode {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-amber);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. FROM IDEA TO FILM (Visual Creative Process Pipeline)
   ========================================================================== */
.pipeline-steps-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.pipeline-steps-container::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 50px;
  left: 10%;
  right: 10%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2) 0%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.8) 50%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2) 100%);
  z-index: 0;
}

.pipeline-card {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  background: rgba(14, 16, 22, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 28px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.pipeline-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: var(--border-gold);
  background: rgba(22, 26, 36, 0.95);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 20px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2);
}

.pipeline-card.active {
  border-color: var(--accent-amber);
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.25);
}

.pipeline-num-circle {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #0d0f14;
  border: 2px solid var(--accent-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 20px auto;
  font-family: var(--font-cinematic);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent-amber);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.pipeline-card:hover .pipeline-num-circle {
  transform: scale(1.12);
  background: var(--accent-amber);
  color: #060608;
}

.pipeline-step-name {
  font-family: var(--font-cinematic);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.pipeline-step-desc {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.pipeline-arrow {
  display: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. WATCH FLAREPEACE (YouTube Prominent Section)
   ========================================================================== */
.youtube-feature-box {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 70% 30%, rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.08) 0%, transparent 60%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 30% 70%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.1) 0%, transparent 60%),
              linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(16, 18, 26, 0.95) 0%, rgba(10, 11, 15, 0.98) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 64px 48px;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 45px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.youtube-feature-box::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #ef4444, #f59e0b, transparent);
}

.youtube-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
}

.yt-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-cinematic);
  font-size: clamp(32px, 4.5vw, 52px);
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.yt-headline span {
  color: var(--accent-amber);
}

.yt-supporting {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.yt-button-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.btn-youtube-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 18px 40px;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #ffffff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ef4444 0%, #dc2626 50%, #b91c1c 100%);
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 35px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.45);
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.btn-youtube-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 45px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.7);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f87171 0%, #ef4444 50%, #dc2626 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.yt-handle-note {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.yt-handle-note strong {
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Cinematic Video Showcase Frame */
.video-showcase-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  background: #000;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.video-thumb {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-cinematic), filter 0.4s ease;
}

.video-showcase-frame:hover .video-thumb {
  transform: scale(1.06);
  filter: brightness(1.1);
}

.video-play-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.video-showcase-frame:hover .video-play-overlay {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.video-play-btn {
  width: 76px;
  height: 76px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.95), rgba(185, 28, 28, 0.95));
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 35px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.7);
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-cinematic);
}

.video-showcase-frame:hover .video-play-btn {
  transform: scale(1.15);
  background: #ef4444;
}

.video-lower-bar {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9) 0%, transparent 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.video-premiere-title {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.video-runtime-tag {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--accent-amber);
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  padding: 4px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. THE FLAREPEACE COLLECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.collection-header-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
}

.collection-quote-banner {
  padding: 24px 32px;
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2);
  border-radius: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  text-align: center;
}

.collection-quote-banner h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-cinematic);
  font-size: clamp(20px, 3vw, 28px);
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.collection-quote-banner p {
  color: var(--accent-amber);
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 6px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* 6 Collection Focus Cards */
.collection-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.collection-item-card {
  background: rgba(14, 16, 22, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 32px 24px;
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.collection-item-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 4px;
  height: 0;
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--accent-gold);
  transition: height 0.4s ease;
}

.collection-item-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  background: rgba(20, 24, 34, 0.95);
  border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.collection-item-card:hover::before {
  height: 100%;
}

.collection-badge-num {
  font-family: var(--font-cinematic);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent-amber);
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.collection-item-title {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.collection-item-desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. CONTACT SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
}

.contact-info-panel {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.contact-item-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 22px 24px;
  background: rgba(16, 18, 26, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 12px;
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.contact-item-card:hover {
  background: rgba(24, 28, 40, 0.95);
  border-color: var(--border-gold);
  transform: translateX(6px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.contact-icon-box {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent-amber);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-item-card:hover .contact-icon-box {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2);
}

.contact-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.contact-label {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--accent-amber);
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.contact-value {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #ffffff;
  word-break: break-word;
}

.contact-item-card a.contact-value:hover {
  color: var(--accent-amber);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Contact Message Form */
.contact-form-box {
  background: rgba(16, 18, 26, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 36px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
}

.contact-form-title {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.contact-form-sub {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.form-input,
.form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  background: rgba(8, 9, 12, 0.8);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 8px;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 15px;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-input:focus,
.form-textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.25);
  background: rgba(12, 14, 20, 0.95);
}

.form-textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 120px;
}

.form-feedback {
  display: none;
  padding: 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin-top: 16px;
  font-size: 14px;
  text-align: center;
}

.form-feedback.success {
  display: block;
  background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.4);
  color: #86efac;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background: #040406;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 80px 0 40px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.footer-top-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  margin-bottom: 64px;
}

.footer-brand-title {
  font-family: var(--font-cinematic);
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.footer-tagline {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--accent-amber);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.footer-desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 340px;
}

.footer-col-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-links-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.footer-link {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-link:hover {
  color: var(--accent-amber);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.footer-bottom-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
}

/* Back to top floating button */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 28px;
  right: 28px;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(16, 18, 26, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
  color: var(--accent-amber);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 90;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.back-to-top.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.back-to-top:hover {
  background: var(--accent-amber);
  color: #060608;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.6);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .stories-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .pipeline-steps-container {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
  .pipeline-steps-container::before {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .about-grid,
  .perspective-inner-grid,
  .youtube-grid,
  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  .collection-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }
  .nav-links {
    display: none;
  }
  .mobile-toggle {
    display: flex;
  }
  .site-header .nav-links.mobile-open {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: absolute;
    top: var(--header-height);
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: rgba(6, 6, 8, 0.98);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.25);
    padding: 32px 24px;
    gap: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
  }
  .site-header .nav-links.mobile-open .nav-link {
    font-size: 18px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section {
    padding: 80px 0;
  }
  .hero-badges-strip {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 14px;
  }
  .hero-badge-item:nth-child(2)::after {
    display: none;
  }
  .stories-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .pipeline-steps-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .collection-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .universe-aspects-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .btn-youtube-header {
    display: none;
  }
  .hero-buttons {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .hero-buttons .btn-primary,
  .hero-buttons .btn-secondary {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .youtube-feature-box {
    padding: 36px 24px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 40px;
  }
  .hero-tagline {
    font-size: 18px;
  }
  .about-lead-box,
  .contact-form-box {
    padding: 24px 18px;
  }
  .hero-badges-strip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .hero-badge-item:not(:last-child)::after {
    display: none;
  }
}