/* =============================================================
   STORY CRAFT STUDIO — MASTER STYLESHEET
   Palette: #050505 / #0d0d0d / #111111 / #E2B857 / #fff / #9a9a9a
   Type: Poppins (UI/body) + Cormorant Garamond (display/emphasis)
============================================================= */
 * {
    -webkit-user-select: none;
    -moz-user-select: none;
    -ms-user-select: none;
    user-select: none;
  }
  
  
:root{
  /* ---- Deep Navy → Emerald palette (Space Cadet / Indigo Dye / Midnight Green / Castleton Green) ---- */
  --bg:            #0A1420;
  --bg-secondary:  #0F1E2E;
  --card:          #132930;
  --gold:          #1B6156;
  --gold-bright:   #2EA187;
  --gold-soft:     rgba(27,97,86,0.18);
  --white:         #EEF3F2;
  --gray:          #93A7A2;
  --line:          rgba(230,245,240,0.09);
  --spotlight:     #F2C94C; /* warm amber accent used only for catchy hover highlights */

  --font-body: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  --font-display: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  --font-accent: 'Cinzel', serif;

  --ease: cubic-bezier(.16,.84,.44,1);
  --ease-soft: cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
  --dur: .9s;

  --container: 1240px;
}

/* ---------- RESET ---------- */
*,*::before,*::after{ box-sizing:border-box; margin:0; padding:0; }
html{ scroll-behavior:smooth; }
body{
  background:#253c57;
  color:var(--white);
  font-family:var(--font-body);
  font-weight:300;
  overflow-x:hidden;
  line-height:1.6;
  cursor:none;
}
img{ max-width:100%; display:block; }
a{ color:inherit; text-decoration:none; }
button{ font-family:inherit; border:none; background:none; color:inherit; cursor:none; }
ul{ list-style:none; }
input,textarea,select{ font-family:inherit; }

@media (hover:none), (pointer:coarse){
  body, button, a{ cursor:auto; }
  .cursor-dot,.cursor-glow{ display:none; }
}

::selection{ background:var(--gold); color:#050505; }

.section-inner{
  max-width:var(--container);
  margin:0 auto;
  padding:0 clamp(20px,5vw,60px);
}

.eyebrow{
  font-family:var(--font-body);
  font-size:.72rem;
  letter-spacing:.32em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:#fff;
  margin-bottom:18px;
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:12px;
}
.eyebrow::before{
  content:'';
  width:28px; height:1px;
  background:var(--gold);
  display:inline-block;
}
.eyebrow.center{ display:flex; justify-content:center; text-align:center; }

.section-title{
  font-family:var(--font-display);
  font-weight:500;
  font-size:clamp(2.1rem, 4.4vw, 3.6rem);
  line-height:1.15;
  letter-spacing:.005em;
  margin-bottom:26px;
}
.section-title em{ font-style:italic; color:var(--gold); font-weight:500; }
.section-title.center{ text-align:center; }

section{ position:relative; padding:130px 0; }
@media (max-width:768px){ section{ padding:90px 0; } }

/* ---------- GRAIN / VIGNETTE ---------- */
.grain-overlay{
  position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:9998; pointer-events:none;
  opacity:.045; mix-blend-mode:overlay;
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='120' height='120'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.85' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}
.vignette-overlay{
  position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:9997; pointer-events:none;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 220px rgba(0,0,0,.75);
}

/* ---------- CUSTOM CURSOR ---------- */
.cursor-dot{
  position:fixed; top:0; left:0; width:8px; height:8px; border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--gold); z-index:10000; pointer-events:none;
  transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  transition:transform .15s var(--ease-soft), opacity .2s;
}
.cursor-glow{
  position:fixed; top:0; left:0; width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid rgba(226,184,87,.5); z-index:9999; pointer-events:none;
  transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  transition:transform .18s var(--ease-soft), width .25s, height .25s, background .25s, border-color .25s;
}
.cursor-glow.active{
  width:64px; height:64px;
  background:rgba(226,184,87,.08);
  border-color:var(--gold);
}

/* ---------- LOADER ---------- */
.loader{
  position:fixed; inset:0; background:#000; z-index:20000; overflow:hidden;
  display:flex; align-items:flex-end; justify-content:center;
  transition:opacity 1s var(--ease), visibility 1s;
}
.loader.done{ opacity:0; visibility:hidden; }
.loader-splash-img{ position:absolute; inset:0; }
.loader-splash-img img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; animation:splashZoom 5.5s ease-out forwards; }
@keyframes splashZoom{ from{ transform:scale(1.08); } to{ transform:scale(1); } }
.loader-splash-img::after{
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,8,6,0) 55%, rgba(10,8,6,.92) 100%);
}
.loader-inner{ position:relative; z-index:2; width:260px; margin-bottom:64px; text-align:center; }
.loader-logo{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:10px; margin-bottom:34px; }
.loader-logo-mark{
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-style:italic; font-size:3.4rem; color:var(--gold);
  letter-spacing:.05em; animation:pulseGold 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.loader-logo-full{
  font-size:.68rem; letter-spacing:.5em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gray);
}
.loader-logo-full em{ color:var(--white); font-style:normal; }
@keyframes pulseGold{ 0%,100%{opacity:1;} 50%{opacity:.45;} }
.loader-bar-track{ width:100%; height:1px; background:rgba(245,230,200,.15); }
.loader-bar-fill{ height:100%; width:0%; background:var(--gold); transition:width .1s linear; }
.loader-percent{ margin-top:16px; font-size:.7rem; letter-spacing:.32em; color:var(--gray); }

/* ---------- NAVBAR ---------- */
.navbar{
  position:fixed; top:0; left:0; right:0; z-index:5000;
  padding:26px 0;
  transition:background .4s var(--ease), padding .4s var(--ease), border-color .4s;
  border-bottom:1px solid transparent;
}
.navbar.scrolled{
  padding:14px 0;
  background:rgba(5,5,5,.72);
  backdrop-filter:blur(16px) saturate(140%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(16px) saturate(140%);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.nav-inner{
  max-width:var(--container); margin:0 auto; padding:0 clamp(20px,5vw,60px);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
}
.nav-logo{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; font-size:1.05rem; letter-spacing:.02em; }
.logo-mark{
  width:34px; height:34px; border:1px solid var(--gold); border-radius:50%;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-family:var(--font-accent); color:var(--gold); font-size:.85rem; letter-spacing:0;
}
.logo-text{ font-family:var(--font-accent); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.08em; font-size:.92rem; }
.logo-text em{ font-style:normal; color:var(--gold); font-weight:600; }

.nav-menu{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:34px; }
.nav-link{
  position:relative; font-size:.82rem; letter-spacing:.04em; color:var(--white);
  padding:4px 0; opacity:.85; transition:opacity .3s, color .3s;
}
.nav-link::after{
  content:''; position:absolute; left:0; bottom:-4px; width:0; height:1px; background:var(--gold);
  transition:width .35s var(--ease);
}
.nav-link:hover{ opacity:1; }
.nav-link:hover::after{ width:100%; }
.nav-cta{
  border:1px solid var(--gold); border-radius:30px; padding:9px 22px !important; color:var(--gold) !important;
}
.nav-cta::after{ display:none; }
.nav-cta:hover{ background:var(--gold); color:#050505 !important; }

.nav-toggle{ display:none; flex-direction:column; gap:5px; width:26px; z-index:5001; }
.nav-toggle span{ height:1px; width:100%; background:var(--white); transition:transform .3s var(--ease), opacity .3s; }
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(1){ transform:translateY(6px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(2){ opacity:0; }
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(3){ transform:translateY(-6px) rotate(-45deg); }

@media (max-width:900px){
  .nav-toggle{ display:flex; }
  .nav-menu{
    position:fixed; inset:0; height:100dvh; width:min(70vw,380px);
    background:rgba(6,6,6,.98); backdrop-filter:blur(20px);
    flex-direction:column; justify-content:flex-start; align-items:flex-start;
    padding:110px 32px 40px; gap:20px; transform:translateX(100%); transition:transform .5s var(--ease);
    border-left:1px solid var(--line); overflow-y:auto; z-index:5001;
    margin-left:auto;
  }
  .nav-menu.open{ transform:translateX(0); }
  .nav-link{ font-size:1rem; }
  .nav-dropdown{ width:100%; }
}

/* Real phones: drawer should cover the FULL screen, no gap for content to bleed through */
@media (max-width:600px){
  .nav-menu{ width:100%; max-width:100%; }
}

body.nav-open{ overflow:hidden; }

/* ---------- BUTTONS ---------- */
.btn{
  position:relative; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  padding:16px 36px; font-size:.78rem; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase;
  border-radius:40px; overflow:hidden; isolation:isolate; transition:transform .4s var(--ease), color .4s, border-color .4s;
}
.btn span{ position:relative; z-index:2; }
.btn-primary{ background:var(--gold); color:#050505; border:1px solid var(--gold); }
.btn-primary::before{
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; background:#050505; transform:scaleX(0); transform-origin:right;
  transition:transform .5s var(--ease); z-index:1;
}
.btn-primary:hover{ color:var(--gold); }
.btn-primary:hover::before{ transform:scaleX(1); transform-origin:left; }
.btn-outline{ border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3); color:var(--white); }
.btn-outline::before{
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; background:var(--white); transform:scaleX(0); transform-origin:right;
  transition:transform .5s var(--ease); z-index:1;
}
.btn-outline:hover{ color:#050505; border-color:var(--white); }
.btn-outline:hover::before{ transform:scaleX(1); transform-origin:left; }
.btn-lg{ padding:20px 44px; font-size:.85rem; }

/* ripple */
.btn{ }
.ripple{
  position:absolute; border-radius:50%; background:rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  transform:scale(0); animation:rippleAnim .65s var(--ease-soft); pointer-events:none; z-index:3;
}
@keyframes rippleAnim{ to{ transform:scale(3); opacity:0; } }

/* ---------- HERO ---------- */
.hero{ position:relative; height:100vh; min-height:640px; display:flex; align-items:center; overflow:hidden; padding:0; }
.hero-media{ position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0; }
.hero-video{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; filter:brightness(.62) saturate(1.05); transform:scale(1.08); animation:heroZoom 22s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }
@keyframes heroZoom{ from{ transform:scale(1.08); } to{ transform:scale(1.18); } }
.hero-overlay{
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5,5,5,.55) 0%, rgba(5,5,5,.35) 40%, rgba(5,5,5,.92) 100%);
}

.hero-content{ position:relative; z-index:2; max-width:var(--container); margin:0 auto; padding:0 clamp(20px,5vw,60px); width:100%; }
.hero-title{
  font-family:var(--font-accent); font-weight:600; text-transform:uppercase;
  font-size:80px; line-height:1.05; letter-spacing:.03em; margin:18px 0 26px;
}
.hero-title .line{ display:block; overflow:hidden; }
.hero-title em{ font-style:normal; color:#2196f3; }
.hero-sub{ max-width:520px; color:var(--gray); font-size:1.02rem; margin-bottom:38px; font-weight:300; }
.hero-actions{ display:flex; gap:20px; flex-wrap:wrap; }

.scroll-indicator{
  position:absolute; bottom:38px; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%); z-index:2;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:10px;
}
.scroll-track{ width:1px; height:52px; background:rgba(255,255,255,.25); position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
.scroll-dot{ position:absolute; top:0; left:0; width:100%; height:14px; background:var(--gold); animation:scrollMove 2s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes scrollMove{ 0%{ top:-14px; } 60%{ top:52px; } 100%{ top:52px; } }
.scroll-label{ font-size:.65rem; letter-spacing:.3em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gray); }

/* reveal-line for hero */
.reveal-line{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(100%); }
.hero .reveal-line{ animation:none; }
.hero.loaded .reveal-line{ animation:lineUp 1.1s var(--ease) forwards; }
.hero.loaded .eyebrow.reveal-line{ animation-delay:.15s; }
.hero.loaded [data-line="1"]{ animation-delay:.3s; }
.hero.loaded [data-line="2"]{ animation-delay:.45s; }
.hero.loaded .hero-sub.reveal-line{ animation-delay:.65s; }
.hero.loaded .hero-actions.reveal-line{ animation-delay:.8s; }
@keyframes lineUp{ to{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); } }

/* generic scroll reveal (JS toggles .in-view) */
.reveal-up{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(46px); transition:opacity .9s var(--ease-soft), transform .9s var(--ease-soft); }
.reveal-up.in-view{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }

/* ---------- ABOUT ---------- */
.about{ background:var(--bg-secondary); }
.about-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:70px; align-items:center; }
.about-visual{ position:relative; }
.about-image-wrap{ position:relative; border-radius:4px; overflow:hidden; }
.about-image-wrap img{ width:100%; height:560px; object-fit:cover; transition:transform 1.2s var(--ease-soft); }
.about-image-wrap:hover img{ transform:scale(1.06); }
.frame-corner{ position:absolute; width:34px; height:34px; border:1px solid var(--gold); }
.frame-corner.tl{ top:16px; left:16px; border-right:none; border-bottom:none; }
.frame-corner.br{ bottom:16px; right:16px; border-left:none; border-top:none; }
.about-image-small{
  position:absolute; bottom:-40px; right:-40px; width:46%; border:6px solid var(--bg-secondary);
  box-shadow:0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.5); border-radius:4px; overflow:hidden;
}
.about-image-small img{ height:220px; object-fit:cover; }
@media (max-width:640px){ .about-image-small{ right:0; bottom:-30px; width:52%; } }

.about-text{ color:var(--gray); margin-bottom:18px; max-width:540px; }
.counters{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,auto); gap:34px; margin-top:40px; }
.counter-item{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; }
.counter-num{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:2.6rem; color:var(--gold); font-weight:600; display:inline; }
.counter-plus{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:2.6rem; color:var(--gold); font-weight:600; }
.counter-label{ font-size:.72rem; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gray); margin-top:4px; }
@media (max-width:900px){ .about-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } .counters{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,auto); } }

/* ---------- SERVICES ---------- */
.services-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:26px; margin-top:60px; }
.service-card{
  background:var(--card); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:6px; padding:38px 30px;
  transition:transform .5s var(--ease-soft), box-shadow .5s, border-color .5s, background .5s;
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  border-radius: 40px;
}
.instagram-float {
  position: fixed;
  left: 30px;      /* lines up with the WhatsApp button */
  bottom: 110px;   /* WhatsApp bottom + its height + gap for the ring */
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(45deg, #f09433, #e6683c, #dc2743, #cc2366, #bc1888);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  z-index: 999;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}
.instagram-float:hover { transform: scale(1.08); }
.instagram-float svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; }

.instagram-tooltip {
  position: absolute;
  left: 68px;      /* tooltip opens to the right now */
  background: #222;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 13px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
}
.instagram-float:hover .instagram-tooltip { opacity: 1; }

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .instagram-float { left: 16px; bottom: 100px; width: 50px; height: 50px; }
  .instagram-tooltip { display: none; }
}
.service-card::before{
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; background:radial-gradient(circle at 30% 20%, var(--gold-soft), transparent 60%);
  opacity:0; transition:opacity .5s;
}
.service-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-8px);
  border-color:var(--spotlight);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 1px var(--spotlight), 0 26px 60px rgba(242,201,76,.16), 0 0 34px rgba(242,201,76,.22);
  animation:cardGlowPulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes cardGlowPulse{
  0%,100%{ box-shadow:0 0 0 1px var(--spotlight), 0 26px 60px rgba(242,201,76,.14), 0 0 26px rgba(242,201,76,.18); }
  50%{ box-shadow:0 0 0 1.5px var(--spotlight), 0 30px 70px rgba(242,201,76,.24), 0 0 46px rgba(242,201,76,.34); }
}
.service-card:hover::before{ opacity:1; }
.service-icon{ font-size:1.8rem; margin-bottom:20px; transition:transform .5s var(--ease); display:inline-block; }
.service-card:hover .service-icon{ transform:scale(1.18) rotate(-6deg); }
.service-card h3{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.4rem; font-weight:500; margin-bottom:10px; transition:color .4s; }
.service-card:hover h3{ color:var(--spotlight); }
.service-card p{ color:var(--gray); font-size:.9rem; }
@media (max-width:900px){ .services-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width:600px){ .services-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* ---------- PORTFOLIO ---------- */
.filter-bar{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:12px; justify-content:center; margin-bottom:50px; }
.filter-btn{
  padding:9px 20px; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:30px; font-size:.74rem;
  letter-spacing:.06em; color:var(--gray); transition:all .35s var(--ease);
}
.filter-btn:hover{ color:var(--white); border-color:rgba(226,184,87,.4); }
.filter-btn.active{ background:var(--gold); color:#050505; border-color:var(--gold); }

.masonry{
  column-count:3; column-gap:20px;
}
.masonry-item{
  position:relative; margin-bottom:20px; break-inside:avoid; border-radius:6px; overflow:hidden;
  cursor:pointer; opacity:1; transition:opacity .4s var(--ease), transform .4s var(--ease);
}
.masonry-item.hide{ display:none; }
.masonry-item img{ width:100%; height:auto; display:block; transition:transform .8s var(--ease-soft); }
.masonry-item.tall img{ min-height:420px; object-fit:cover; }
.masonry-item:hover img{ transform:scale(1.08); }
.item-overlay{
  position:absolute; inset:0; display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:flex-end; padding:26px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 40%, rgba(0,0,0,.88) 100%);
  opacity:0; transition:opacity .4s var(--ease);
}
.masonry-item:hover .item-overlay{ opacity:1; }
.item-cat{ color:var(--gold); font-size:.68rem; letter-spacing:.16em; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:6px; }
.item-overlay h4{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.3rem; font-weight:500; }
@media (max-width:900px){ .masonry{ column-count:2; } }
@media (max-width:560px){ .masonry{ column-count:1; } }

.lightbox{
  position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:9500; background:rgba(3,3,3,.96);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; opacity:0; visibility:hidden;
  transition:opacity .5s var(--ease), visibility .5s; backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
}
.lightbox.open{ opacity:1; visibility:visible; }
.lightbox img{ max-width:88vw; max-height:78vh; object-fit:contain; border-radius:4px; transform:scale(.92); transition:transform .5s var(--ease-soft); }
.lightbox.open img{ transform:scale(1); }
.lightbox-caption{ position:absolute; bottom:60px; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%); color:var(--gold); font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.2rem; letter-spacing:.02em; }
.lightbox-close{ position:absolute; top:30px; right:40px; font-size:2.2rem; color:var(--white); line-height:1; }

/* ---------- SHOWREEL ---------- */
.showreel{ height:80vh; min-height:500px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; overflow:hidden; }
.showreel-bg{ position:absolute; inset:0; background-size:cover; background-position:center; filter:brightness(.5); }
.showreel-overlay{ position:absolute; inset:0; background:radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(5,5,5,.3), rgba(5,5,5,.92)); }
.showreel-content{ position:relative; z-index:2; text-align:center; }
.showreel-quote{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-style:italic; font-size:clamp(1.5rem,3.4vw,2.4rem); margin-bottom:46px; color:var(--white); }
.showreel-label{ margin-top:20px; font-size:.72rem; letter-spacing:.24em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gray); }

.play-btn{
  position:relative; width:100px; height:100px; border-radius:50%; margin:0 auto;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; border:1px solid var(--gold);
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease);
}
.play-btn:hover{ transform:scale(1.08); }
.play-ring{ position:absolute; inset:-14px; border:1px solid rgba(226,184,87,.4); border-radius:50%; animation:ringPulse 2.4s ease-out infinite; }
@keyframes ringPulse{ 0%{ transform:scale(.9); opacity:1; } 100%{ transform:scale(1.4); opacity:0; } }
.play-triangle{
  width:0; height:0; border-top:12px solid transparent; border-bottom:12px solid transparent;
  border-left:20px solid var(--gold); margin-left:6px;
}

.reel-modal{
  position:fixed; inset:0; background:rgba(0,0,0,.96); z-index:9600; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  opacity:0; visibility:hidden; transition:opacity .5s var(--ease), visibility .5s;
}
.reel-modal.open{ opacity:1; visibility:visible; }
.reel-modal iframe{ width:min(90vw,1100px); aspect-ratio:16/9; border:0; border-radius:4px; background:#000; }
.reel-close{ position:absolute; top:30px; right:40px; font-size:2.2rem; color:var(--white); }

/* ---------- WHY CHOOSE US ---------- */
.why{ background:var(--bg-secondary); }
.why-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:.8fr 1.2fr; gap:70px; }
.why-list{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:34px 40px; }
.why-item{ display:flex; gap:18px; align-items:flex-start; }
.why-icon{ font-size:1.4rem; flex-shrink:0; transition:transform .4s var(--ease); }
.why-item:hover .why-icon{ transform:translateY(-4px) rotate(-6deg); }
.why-item h4{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.15rem; font-weight:500; margin-bottom:6px; }
.why-item p{ color:var(--gray); font-size:.86rem; }
@media (max-width:900px){ .why-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } .why-list{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* ---------- PROCESS ---------- */
.process-track{ position:relative; display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(6,1fr); gap:20px; margin-top:70px; }
.process-line{ position:absolute; top:14px; left:0; right:0; height:1px; background:rgba(255,255,255,.12); }
.process-line-fill{ height:100%; width:0%; background:var(--gold); transition:width 1.6s var(--ease-soft); }
.process-step{ position:relative; padding-top:44px; text-align:center; }
.step-index{
  position:absolute; top:-10px; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%);
  width:30px; height:30px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--bg); border:1px solid var(--gold);
  color:var(--gold); font-size:.72rem; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
}
.process-step h4{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.15rem; margin-bottom:8px; }
.process-step p{ color:var(--gray); font-size:.82rem; }
@media (max-width:900px){
  .process-track{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:44px; }
  .process-line{ top:0; bottom:0; left:14px; right:auto; width:1px; height:auto; }
  .process-line-fill{ width:100%; height:0%; transition:height 1.6s var(--ease-soft); }
  .process-step{ padding-top:0; padding-left:44px; text-align:left; }
  .step-index{ top:0; left:0; transform:none; }
}

/* ---------- TESTIMONIALS ---------- */
.testi-slider{ position:relative; max-width:760px; margin:60px auto 0; text-align:center; }
.testi-quote-mark{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:5rem; color:var(--gold); opacity:.3; line-height:1; display:block; margin-bottom:-20px; }
.testi-track{ position:relative; min-height:260px; }
.testi-card{
  position:absolute; inset:0; opacity:0; transform:translateY(20px); transition:opacity .6s var(--ease), transform .6s var(--ease);
  pointer-events:none;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.03); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:10px; padding:44px 40px;
  backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
}
.testi-card.active{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); pointer-events:auto; position:relative; }
.testi-text{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.35rem; font-style:italic; line-height:1.5; margin-bottom:28px; }
.testi-author{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:14px; }
.testi-author img{ width:46px; height:46px; border-radius:50%; object-fit:cover; }
.testi-author h5{ font-size:.9rem; font-weight:500; }
.testi-author span{ font-size:.76rem; color:var(--gray); }
.testi-rating{ color:var(--gold); margin-top:10px; letter-spacing:.15em; }
.testi-dots{ display:flex; justify-content:center; gap:10px; margin-top:34px; }
.testi-dot{ width:8px; height:8px; border-radius:50%; background:rgba(255,255,255,.2); transition:background .3s, transform .3s; }
.testi-dot.active{ background:var(--gold); transform:scale(1.3); }

/* ---------- BEHIND THE SCENES ---------- */
.behind-scroll{ overflow-x:auto; scrollbar-width:none; padding:0 clamp(20px,5vw,60px); }
.behind-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar{ display:none; }
.behind-track{ display:flex; gap:22px; width:max-content; }
.behind-item{ position:relative; width:280px; height:360px; flex-shrink:0; border-radius:6px; overflow:hidden; }
.behind-item img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transition:transform .8s var(--ease-soft); }
.behind-item:hover img{ transform:scale(1.08); }
.behind-item span{
  position:absolute; bottom:18px; left:18px; font-size:.78rem; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--white); background:rgba(0,0,0,.5); padding:6px 14px; border-radius:20px; backdrop-filter:blur(4px);
}

/* ---------- FAQ ---------- */
.faq-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:.8fr 1.2fr; gap:70px; }
.accordion-item{ border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); }
.accordion-head{
  width:100%; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; text-align:left;
  padding:26px 0; font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.2rem; font-weight:500; transition:color .3s;
}
.accordion-head:hover{ color:var(--gold); }
.accordion-icon{ color:var(--gold); font-size:1.3rem; transition:transform .4s var(--ease); }
.accordion-item.open .accordion-icon{ transform:rotate(135deg); }
.accordion-body{ max-height:0; overflow:hidden; transition:max-height .5s var(--ease-soft); }
.accordion-body p{ padding-bottom:24px; color:var(--gray); max-width:520px; }
@media (max-width:900px){ .faq-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* ---------- CTA BANNER ---------- */
.cta-banner{
  position:relative; padding:150px 0; text-align:center; overflow:hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 120%, rgba(226,184,87,.14), transparent 60%),
    var(--bg-secondary);
}
.cta-banner::before{
  content:''; position:absolute; top:0; left:50%; width:1px; height:100%; background:linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(226,184,87,.5), transparent);
  transform:translateX(-50%);
}
.cta-title{ font-family:var(--font-accent); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.02em; font-size:clamp(2rem,4.6vw,3.2rem); margin-bottom:44px; }
.cta-title em{ font-style:normal; color:var(--gold-bright); }

/* ---------- CONTACT ---------- */
.contact-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:70px; }
.contact-details{ margin:30px 0; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:14px; }
.contact-details li{ color:var(--white); font-size:.92rem; }
.contact-details li span{ display:block; font-size:.68rem; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold); margin-bottom:2px; }
.social-icons{ display:flex; gap:14px; margin-bottom:34px; }
.social-icon{
  width:44px; height:44px; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:50%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-size:.7rem; letter-spacing:.05em; transition:all .35s var(--ease);
}
.social-icon:hover{ background:var(--gold); color:#050505; border-color:var(--gold); transform:translateY(-4px); }
.map-embed{ border-radius:6px; overflow:hidden; border:1px solid var(--line); filter:grayscale(1) invert(.92) contrast(.9); }
.map-embed iframe{ width:100%; height:220px; border:0; display:block; }

.contact-form{ background:var(--card); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:10px; padding:44px; }
.form-row{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:20px; }
.form-field{ position:relative; margin-bottom:26px; }
.form-field input, .form-field textarea, .form-field select{
  width:100%; background:transparent; border:none; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  color:var(--white); padding:12px 0; font-size:.92rem; outline:none; transition:border-color .3s;
}
.form-field select{ appearance:none; cursor:pointer; color:var(--gray); }
.form-field select:valid{ color:var(--white); }
/* Fix: native <option> popups ignore the dark theme and default to system
   white-background rendering in most browsers — force explicit dark text
   on a white background so the dropdown list itself stays legible. */
.form-field select option{
  color:#132930;
  background:#ffffff;
  padding:8px;
}
.form-field input:focus, .form-field textarea:focus, .form-field select:focus{ border-color:var(--gold); }
.form-field label{
  position:absolute; left:0; top:12px; color:var(--gray); font-size:.92rem; pointer-events:none;
  transition:all .3s var(--ease);
}
.select-label{ top:-14px !important; font-size:.68rem !important; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold) !important; }
.form-field input:focus + label,
.form-field input:not(:placeholder-shown) + label,
.form-field textarea:focus + label,
.form-field textarea:not(:placeholder-shown) + label{
  top:-14px; font-size:.68rem; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold);
}
.form-success{
  margin-top:18px; color:var(--gold); font-size:.85rem; opacity:0; height:0; overflow:hidden; transition:opacity .4s;
}
.form-success.show{ opacity:1; height:auto; }
@media (max-width:900px){ .contact-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } .form-row{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } .contact-form{ padding:30px; } }

/* ---------- FOOTER ---------- */
.footer{ background:var(--bg-secondary); border-top:1px solid var(--line); padding:70px 0 0; }
.footer-grid{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:50px; padding-bottom:60px; }
.footer-logo{ font-family:var(--font-accent); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.08em; font-size:1.5rem; }
.footer-logo em{ font-style:normal; color:var(--gold); font-weight:600; }
.footer-tagline{ color:var(--gray); font-family:var(--font-display); font-style:italic; margin-top:10px; font-size:1.05rem; }
.footer-links{ display:flex; gap:70px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.footer-col h5{ font-size:.72rem; letter-spacing:.16em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold); margin-bottom:16px; }
.footer-col a{ display:block; color:var(--gray); font-size:.88rem; margin-bottom:10px; transition:color .3s; }
.footer-col a:hover{ color:var(--white); }
.footer-bottom{
  border-top:1px solid var(--line); text-align:center; padding:22px 0; font-size:.76rem; color:var(--gray);
}

/* ---------- BACK TO TOP ---------- */
.back-to-top{
  position:fixed; bottom:30px; right:30px; width:48px; height:48px; border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--card); border:1px solid var(--line); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  z-index:4000; opacity:0; visibility:hidden; transform:translateY(10px);
  transition:opacity .4s var(--ease), transform .4s var(--ease), border-color .3s;
}
.back-to-top.show{ opacity:1; visibility:visible; transform:translateY(0); }
.back-to-top:hover{ border-color:var(--gold); color:var(--gold); }

/* ---------- MAGNETIC ---------- */
.magnetic{ will-change:transform; }

/* ---------- REDUCED MOTION ---------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  *{ animation-duration:.001s !important; animation-iteration-count:1 !important; transition-duration:.001s !important; scroll-behavior:auto !important; }
  .hero-video{ animation:none; }
}

/* =============================================================
   LAVISH UPGRADE — shimmer, marquee, service cards, service pages
============================================================= */

/* ---------- GOLD SHIMMER TEXT ---------- */
.shimmer-text{
  background:linear-gradient(100deg, var(--gold) 20%, var(--gold-bright) 40%, var(--gold) 60%);
  background-size:220% auto;
  -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text; color:transparent;
  animation:shimmerMove 5s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes shimmerMove{ to{ background-position:-220% center; } }

/* ---------- MARQUEE STRIP ---------- */
.marquee{
  overflow:hidden; white-space:nowrap; background:var(--bg-secondary);
  border-top:1px solid var(--line); border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); padding:24px 0;
}
.marquee-track{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; animation:marqueeScroll 32s linear infinite; }
.marquee-track span{
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-style:italic; font-size:1.3rem; color:var(--gold);
  margin:0 34px; opacity:.85; letter-spacing:.02em; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:34px;
}
.marquee-track span::after{ content:'✦'; color:rgba(226,184,87,.4); font-style:normal; font-size:.9rem; }
@keyframes marqueeScroll{ from{ transform:translateX(0); } to{ transform:translateX(-50%); } }
.marquee:hover .marquee-track{ animation-play-state:paused; }

/* ---------- SERVICE CARD AS LINK ---------- */
a.service-card{ display:block; }
.service-card{ position:relative; }
.service-card-top{ display:flex; align-items:flex-start; justify-content:space-between; }
.service-arrow{
  opacity:0; transform:translate(-8px,8px); transition:all .4s var(--ease); color:var(--gold);
  font-size:1.3rem; position:absolute; bottom:30px; right:30px;
}
.service-card:hover .service-arrow{ opacity:1; transform:translate(0,0); color:var(--spotlight); }

.services-more{ display:flex; justify-content:center; margin-top:56px; }

/* ---------- SIGNATURE GOLD DIVIDER ---------- */
.gold-divider{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:16px; margin:0 auto; width:fit-content; }
.gold-divider span{ width:60px; height:1px; background:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold)); }
.gold-divider span:last-child{ background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), transparent); }
.gold-divider i{ color:var(--gold); font-style:normal; font-size:.8rem; }

/* ---------- SERVICE DETAIL PAGE ---------- */
.service-page-hero{ position:relative; height:66vh; min-height:460px; display:flex; align-items:flex-end; overflow:hidden; }
.service-page-hero img{ position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transform:scale(1.06); filter:brightness(.5) saturate(1.05); animation:heroZoom 20s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }
.service-page-hero .overlay{ position:absolute; inset:0; background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5,5,5,.25) 0%, rgba(5,5,5,.55) 55%, rgba(5,5,5,.97) 100%); }
.service-page-hero-content{
  position:relative; z-index:2; max-width:var(--container); margin:0 auto; width:100%;
  padding:0 clamp(20px,5vw,60px) 64px;
}
.breadcrumb{ font-size:.74rem; letter-spacing:.08em; color:var(--gray); margin-bottom:22px; display:flex; gap:10px; align-items:center; text-transform:uppercase; }
.breadcrumb a{ color:var(--gray); transition:color .3s; }
.breadcrumb a:hover{ color:var(--gold); }
.service-page-title{ font-family:var(--font-accent); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.02em; font-size:clamp(2rem,5vw,3.6rem); font-weight:600; line-height:1.1; margin-bottom:14px; }
.service-page-title em{ font-style:normal; color:var(--gold-bright); }
.service-page-lede{ color:var(--gray); max-width:560px; font-size:1rem; }

.service-detail{ padding:110px 0; }
.service-detail-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.15fr .85fr; gap:70px; }
.service-features{ margin-top:34px; display:grid; gap:20px; }
.service-feature{ display:flex; gap:14px; align-items:flex-start; }
.service-feature .dot{ width:7px; height:7px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--gold); margin-top:9px; flex-shrink:0; }
.service-feature h5{ font-size:.95rem; font-weight:500; margin-bottom:3px; }
.service-feature p{ color:var(--gray); font-size:.85rem; }

.service-side-card{ background:var(--card); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:10px; padding:38px; position:sticky; top:120px; }
.service-side-card h4{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.35rem; margin-bottom:18px; }
.service-side-card p{ color:var(--gray); font-size:.86rem; margin-bottom:24px; }
.service-side-list{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; margin-bottom:8px; }
.service-side-list a{
  font-size:.84rem; color:var(--gray); display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center;
  padding:12px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); transition:color .3s, padding-left .3s;
}
.service-side-list a:hover{ color:var(--gold); padding-left:6px; }
.service-side-card .btn{ width:100%; margin-top:24px; }

.service-gallery{ padding:0 0 130px; display:none;}
.service-gallery-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:20px; }
.service-gallery-grid img{ width:100%; height:300px; object-fit:cover; border-radius:6px; transition:transform .8s var(--ease-soft); }
.service-gallery-grid img:hover{ transform:scale(1.05); }

.related-services{ background:var(--bg-secondary); padding:110px 0; }
.related-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:26px; margin-top:50px; }

@media (max-width:900px){
  .service-detail-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .service-side-card{ position:static; }
  .service-gallery-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
  .related-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
}
@media (max-width:560px){
  .service-gallery-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
}

/* =============================================================
   SERVICES DROPDOWN SUBMENU (navbar)
============================================================= */
.nav-dropdown{ position:relative; }
.dropdown-toggle{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; }
.dropdown-caret{ font-size:.55rem; color:var(--gold); transition:transform .35s var(--ease); display:inline-block; }
.nav-dropdown.open .dropdown-caret{ transform:rotate(180deg); }

.nav-dropdown-panel{
  position:absolute; top:calc(100% + 20px); left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(8px);
  width:600px; background:rgba(10,10,10,.98); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:12px;
  padding:22px; display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:2px 20px;
  opacity:0; visibility:hidden; pointer-events:none;
  transition:opacity .35s var(--ease), transform .35s var(--ease), visibility .35s;
  backdrop-filter:blur(22px) saturate(140%); box-shadow:0 30px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.55);
  z-index:10;
}
.nav-dropdown-panel::before{
  content:''; position:absolute; top:-7px; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%) rotate(45deg);
  width:13px; height:13px; background:#0d0d0d; border-left:1px solid var(--line); border-top:1px solid var(--line);
}
.nav-dropdown-panel a{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; padding:10px 10px; font-size:.8rem; color:var(--gray);
  border-radius:6px; transition:all .25s var(--ease); white-space:nowrap;
}
.nav-dropdown-panel a .ic{ font-size:.95rem; }
.nav-dropdown-panel a:hover{ color:var(--gold); background:rgba(226,184,87,.07); padding-left:14px; }
.nav-dropdown-panel .view-all-services{
  grid-column:1 / -1; justify-content:center; border-top:1px solid var(--line); margin-top:10px; padding-top:16px;
  color:var(--gold); font-weight:500; letter-spacing:.05em;
}

@media (hover:hover) and (min-width:901px){
  .nav-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown-panel{ opacity:1; visibility:visible; pointer-events:auto; transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }
}
.nav-dropdown.open .nav-dropdown-panel{ opacity:1; visibility:visible; pointer-events:auto; transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }

@media (max-width:900px){
  .nav-dropdown-panel{
    position:static; transform:none; width:auto; grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:0;
    max-height:0; padding:0; opacity:1; visibility:visible; pointer-events:auto;
    border:none; background:transparent; box-shadow:none; backdrop-filter:none; overflow:hidden;
    transition:max-height .45s var(--ease), padding .45s var(--ease);
  }
  .nav-dropdown-panel::before{ display:none; }
  .nav-dropdown.open .nav-dropdown-panel{ max-height:900px; padding:6px 0 6px 16px; }
  .nav-dropdown-panel a{ padding:9px 0; font-size:.86rem; }
  .nav-dropdown-panel .view-all-services{ border-top:1px solid var(--line); margin-top:6px; padding-top:14px; justify-content:flex-start; }
}

/* =============================================================
   TRUSTED BY / CLIENT LOGOS STRIP
============================================================= */
.clients{ padding:50px 0; }
.clients-label{
  text-align:center; font-size:.7rem; letter-spacing:.28em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gray);
  margin-bottom:30px;
}
.clients-row{
  display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:34px;
}
.client-card{
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:14px; width:130px;
  opacity:.7; filter:grayscale(1); transition:opacity .4s var(--ease), filter .4s var(--ease), transform .4s var(--ease);
}
.client-card:hover{ opacity:1; filter:grayscale(0); transform:translateY(-4px); }
.client-card img{
  width:84px; height:84px; border-radius:50%; object-fit:cover;
  border:1px solid var(--line); padding:4px;
}
.client-card span{
  font-family:var(--font-accent); letter-spacing:.1em; font-size:.72rem; color:var(--gray); text-align:center;
}
@media (max-width:600px){ .clients-row{ gap:22px; } .client-card{ width:96px; } .client-card img{ width:64px; height:64px; } .client-card span{ font-size:.62rem; } }

/* =============================================================
   EDITING ROOMS ACROSS INDIA (within Behind The Scenes)
============================================================= */
.editing-rooms{ margin-top:70px; }
.editing-rooms-head{ text-align:center; margin-bottom:40px; }
.editing-rooms-head h3{ font-family:var(--font-accent); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.06em; font-size:1.3rem; color:var(--gold); }
.editing-rooms-head p{ color:var(--gray); font-size:.85rem; margin-top:8px; max-width:480px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; }
.editing-rooms-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:20px; max-width:var(--container); margin:0 auto; padding:0 clamp(20px,5vw,60px); }
.editing-room-card{ position:relative; border-radius:6px; overflow:hidden; height:220px; }
.editing-room-card img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transition:transform .8s var(--ease-soft); filter:saturate(.9) brightness(.85); }
.editing-room-card:hover img{ transform:scale(1.06); }
.editing-room-card .city-tag{
  position:absolute; bottom:14px; left:14px; font-family:var(--font-accent); letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase;
  font-size:.8rem; color:var(--white); background:rgba(10,8,6,.55); padding:6px 14px; border-radius:20px; backdrop-filter:blur(4px);
}
@media (max-width:900px){ .editing-rooms-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width:560px){ .editing-rooms-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* =============================================================
   FLOATING WHATSAPP BUTTON
============================================================= */
.whatsapp-float{
  position:fixed; left:30px; bottom:30px; z-index:4000;
  width:56px; height:56px; border-radius:50%;
  background:#25D366; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease);
}
.whatsapp-float:hover{ transform:translateY(-4px) scale(1.05); box-shadow:0 16px 36px rgba(0,0,0,.5); }
.whatsapp-float svg{ width:28px; height:28px; }
.whatsapp-float .wa-ring{
  position:absolute; inset:-6px; border-radius:50%; border:1px solid rgba(37,211,102,.55);
  animation:ringPulse 2.4s ease-out infinite;
}
.whatsapp-tooltip{
  position:absolute; left:66px; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%);
  background:var(--card); border:1px solid var(--line); color:var(--white);
  padding:7px 14px; border-radius:20px; font-size:.76rem; white-space:nowrap;
  opacity:0; pointer-events:none; transition:opacity .3s var(--ease), transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.whatsapp-float:hover .whatsapp-tooltip{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(-50%) translateX(4px); }
@media (max-width:600px){
  .whatsapp-float{ left:18px; bottom:18px; width:50px; height:50px; }
  .whatsapp-float svg{ width:25px; height:25px; }
  .whatsapp-tooltip{ display:none; }
}

/* =============================================================
   PORTFOLIO VIDEO ITEMS
============================================================= */
.masonry-item[data-video]{ cursor:pointer; }
.video-badge{
  position:absolute; top:16px; right:16px; width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(10,20,32,.65); backdrop-filter:blur(4px);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:var(--white);
  font-size:.8rem; z-index:2; transition:background .3s, transform .3s;
}
.masonry-item:hover .video-badge{ background:var(--gold); transform:scale(1.08); }

/* =============================================================
   STORIES SECTION — hub + individual reading pages
============================================================= */
.stories-hero{ position:relative; height:56vh; min-height:400px; display:flex; align-items:flex-end; overflow:hidden; }
.stories-hero img{ position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; filter:brightness(.45); }
.stories-hero .overlay{ position:absolute; inset:0; background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,20,32,.2) 0%, rgba(10,20,32,.6) 55%, rgba(10,20,32,.98) 100%); }
.stories-hero-content{ position:relative; z-index:2; max-width:var(--container); margin:0 auto; width:100%; padding:0 clamp(20px,5vw,60px) 60px; }

.saw-badge{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; font-size:.68rem; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold-bright); border:1px solid rgba(46,161,135,.4); background:rgba(46,161,135,.08);
  padding:8px 16px; border-radius:30px; margin-bottom:22px;
}
.saw-badge::before{ content:'✓'; font-size:.8rem; }

.stories-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:28px; margin-top:50px; }
.story-card{
  position:relative; border-radius:10px; overflow:hidden; height:420px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:flex-end;
  padding:34px; border:1px solid var(--line); transition:transform .5s var(--ease-soft), box-shadow .5s;
}
.story-card img{ position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transition:transform .9s var(--ease-soft); z-index:0; }
.story-card .story-card-overlay{ position:absolute; inset:0; background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,20,32,.05) 0%, rgba(10,20,32,.9) 78%); z-index:1; }
.story-card:hover img{ transform:scale(1.08); }
.story-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:0 0 0 1px var(--spotlight), 0 30px 60px rgba(242,201,76,.18); }
.story-card-body{ position:relative; z-index:2; }
.story-genre{ font-size:.68rem; letter-spacing:.18em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold-bright); margin-bottom:10px; display:block; }
.story-card h3{ font-family:var(--font-accent); font-size:1.5rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.02em; color:var(--white); margin-bottom:10px; }
.story-card p{ color:var(--gray); font-size:.86rem; margin-bottom:16px; }
.story-card .story-read-link{ font-size:.76rem; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--white); display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; transition:gap .3s, color .3s; }
.story-card:hover .story-read-link{ gap:14px; color:var(--spotlight); }
@media (max-width:800px){ .stories-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } .story-card{ height:360px; } }

/* ---- Individual story reading page ---- */
.story-page-hero{ position:relative; height:64vh; min-height:440px; display:flex; align-items:flex-end; overflow:hidden; }
.story-page-hero img{ position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; filter:brightness(.4) saturate(1.05); transform:scale(1.05); }
.story-page-hero .overlay{ display:none!important; inset:0; background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,20,32,.15) 0%, rgba(10,20,32,.55) 55%, rgba(10,20,32,.98) 100%); }
.story-page-hero-content{ position:relative; z-index:2; max-width:var(--container); margin:0 auto; width:100%; padding:0 clamp(20px,5vw,60px) 60px; }
.story-page-title{ font-family:var(--font-accent); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.02em; font-size:clamp(2rem,5.4vw,3.8rem); font-weight:600; margin-bottom:16px; }
.story-page-lede{ color:var(--gray); max-width:620px; font-size:.98rem; }
.story-meta-row{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:22px; margin-top:20px; }
.story-meta-row span{ font-size:.72rem; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold-bright); }
.story-meta-row span em{ font-style:normal; color:var(--gray); display:block; font-size:.66rem; letter-spacing:.06em; margin-bottom:3px; }

.story-reading-wrap{ padding:100px 0 120px; }
.story-reading{
  max-width:740px; margin:0 auto; background:var(--card); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:12px;
  padding:clamp(30px,6vw,70px); box-shadow:0 40px 100px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
  font-family:var(--font-display), 'Noto Serif Devanagari', serif;
  font-size:1.14rem; line-height:1.9; color:var(--white);
}
.story-reading p{ margin-bottom:26px; color:#DCE6E3; }
.story-reading p:first-of-type::first-letter{
  font-family:var(--font-accent); font-size:3.6rem; float:left; line-height:.8; padding:8px 12px 0 0; color:var(--gold-bright);
}
.story-subhead{
  font-family:var(--font-accent); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.06em; font-size:1.1rem; color:var(--gold);
  margin:44px 0 20px; padding-bottom:12px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.story-reading h3.story-subhead:first-child{ margin-top:0; }

.story-registration-note{
  max-width:740px; margin:0 auto 50px; text-align:center; font-size:.82rem; color:var(--gray);
  border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:10px; padding:18px 24px; background:var(--bg-secondary);
}
.story-registration-note strong{ color:var(--gold-bright); }

.story-back-link{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; font-size:.78rem; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gray); margin-bottom:30px; transition:color .3s, gap .3s;
}
.story-back-link:hover{ color:var(--gold-bright); gap:14px; }

@media (max-width:600px){
  .story-reading{ font-size:1.02rem; line-height:1.8; padding:26px; }
  .story-reading p:first-of-type::first-letter{ font-size:2.6rem; }
}



@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero {
    height: auto !important;
    min-height: 100vh;
    overflow: visible !important;
    padding-bottom: 120px;
  }
  .hero-content {
    position: relative !important;
    bottom: auto !important;
  }
  .hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
    padding-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .hero-actions .btn {
    padding: 14px 22px;
    font-size: .72rem;
  }
  .scroll-indicator {
    display: none;
  }
}