/* ==========================================================================
   NovelTales - Luxury Dark Library Design System
   Matches the exact design aesthetic: Deep midnight navy & warm radiant gold
   ========================================================================== */

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

:root {
  /* Color Palette */
  --bg-deep: #050811;
  --bg-dark: #070b16;
  --bg-navy: #0b1224;
  --bg-card: rgba(14, 22, 42, 0.85);
  --bg-card-hover: rgba(20, 31, 58, 0.95);
  --bg-glass: rgba(10, 17, 34, 0.72);
  
  /* Gold Accents */
  --gold-100: #fff5db;
  --gold-200: #fae4a8;
  --gold-300: #f2cb73;
  --gold-400: #e5b349;
  --gold-500: #d49b28;
  --gold-600: #b57a17;
  --gold-700: #8c5a0b;
  --gold-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #fce5a3 0%, #e2b24e 45%, #bb8222 100%);
  --gold-btn-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #f7dc8c 0%, #dfa63f 50%, #c0821d 100%);
  --gold-btn-hover: linear-gradient(135deg, #fae4a4 0%, #e8b656 50%, #cf932e 100%);
  
  /* Borders */
  --border-gold-subtle: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18);
  --border-gold-medium: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  --border-gold-glow: rgba(229, 179, 73, 0.6);
  --border-card: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.22);
  
  /* Typography */
  --font-serif: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-display: 'Cinzel', 'Playfair Display', serif;
  --font-sans: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  
  /* Text Colors */
  --text-white: #ffffff;
  --text-cream: #fbf5e8;
  --text-gold: #e2be75;
  --text-light: #e1e7f0;
  --text-muted: #94a3b8;
  --text-subtle: #64748b;
  
  /* Effects */
  --shadow-gold-sm: 0 4px 14px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  --shadow-gold-lg: 0 10px 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  --glow-gold: 0 0 20px rgba(226, 178, 78, 0.25);
  --glow-gold-strong: 0 0 35px rgba(226, 178, 78, 0.45);
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 10px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --radius-pill: 9999px;
  --transition-fast: 0.2s ease;
  --transition-normal: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  color-scheme: dark;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  background-color: var(--bg-dark);
  color: var(--text-light);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  position: relative;
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 50% at 50% -10%, rgba(26, 42, 80, 0.45), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(circle 600px at 85% 15%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(circle 500px at 15% 45%, rgba(18, 30, 60, 0.5), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 40% at 50% 100%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.06), transparent 70%);
  background-attachment: fixed;
}

/* Subtle background stars/particles texture */
body::before {
  content: '';
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(242, 203, 115, 0.15) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 48px 48px;
  opacity: 0.4;
  z-index: 0;
}

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

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

button {
  font-family: inherit;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  background: none;
}

/* Global Container */
.nt-container {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Header & Navigation
   ========================================================================== */
.nt-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  background: rgba(7, 11, 22, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-gold-subtle);
  padding: 14px 0;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.nt-header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(5, 8, 17, 0.95);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  padding: 10px 0;
}

.nt-nav-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
}

/* Logo */
.nt-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nt-logo-img {
  height: 38px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(226, 178, 78, 0.3));
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
}

.nt-logo-vector {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.nt-logo-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 32px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.nt-logo-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.nt-logo-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  line-height: 1.1;
  text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(226, 178, 78, 0.2);
}

.nt-logo-tagline {
  font-size: 0.56rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-200);
  opacity: 0.85;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Nav Menu */
.nt-nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 28px;
  list-style: none;
}

.nt-nav-link {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  position: relative;
  padding: 6px 0;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.nt-nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--text-white);
}

.nt-nav-link.active {
  color: var(--gold-300);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.nt-nav-link.active::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  border-radius: 2px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(226, 178, 78, 0.6);
}

/* Nav Actions */
.nt-nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nt-search-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.nt-search-btn:hover {
  color: var(--gold-300);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.nt-search-btn svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  stroke: currentColor;
}

/* Buttons */
.nt-btn-outline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 8px 20px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  background: rgba(14, 23, 44, 0.6);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.nt-btn-outline:hover {
  color: var(--gold-200);
  border-color: var(--gold-400);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.nt-btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 9px 24px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1a1205;
  background: var(--gold-btn-gradient);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.28);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 235, 170, 0.4);
}

.nt-btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--gold-btn-hover);
  box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: #0d0902;
}

.nt-mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  color: var(--gold-300);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Section
   ========================================================================== */
.nt-hero-section {
  padding: 48px 0 36px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.nt-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Hero Content */
.nt-hero-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.nt-hero-eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 4.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.nt-hero-eyebrow span.dot {
  color: var(--gold-400);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
}

.nt-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 3.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--text-white);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.nt-hero-title-highlight {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 10%, #fae5ab 45%, #e1b452 90%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: block;
  text-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(225, 180, 82, 0.25);
}

.nt-hero-desc {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: #9fb2c8;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  max-width: 490px;
}

.nt-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 42px;
}

.nt-hero-btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 13px 30px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1f1403;
  background: var(--gold-btn-gradient);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 235, 170, 0.5);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.nt-hero-btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--gold-btn-hover);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.nt-hero-btn-primary svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  stroke-width: 2.5;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.nt-hero-btn-primary:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.nt-hero-btn-secondary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 13px 28px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-cream);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  background: rgba(13, 21, 40, 0.6);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.nt-hero-btn-secondary:hover {
  color: var(--gold-200);
  border-color: var(--gold-400);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Stats Row */
.nt-hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 36px;
}

.nt-stat-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.nt-stat-icon {
  color: var(--gold-400);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.nt-stat-icon svg {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  stroke: var(--gold-400);
}

.nt-stat-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.nt-stat-value {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-white);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.nt-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #8da4be;
  text-transform: capitalize;
}

/* Hero Right Visual */
.nt-hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.nt-hero-visual-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 530px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 35px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.28);
}

.nt-hero-visual-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
}

.nt-hero-visual-frame:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

/* Floating Quote Box on Hero */
.nt-hero-quote {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  right: 18px;
  background: rgba(10, 16, 32, 0.82);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  max-width: 220px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  z-index: 2;
  text-align: center;
}

.nt-hero-quote p {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--gold-200);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.nt-hero-quote-flourish {
  margin-top: 4px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold-400);
  opacity: 0.7;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4 Key Features Ribbon
   ========================================================================== */
.nt-features-section {
  padding: 12px 0 42px 0;
}

.nt-features-container {
  background: rgba(12, 20, 39, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.nt-feature-item {
  padding: 26px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.nt-feature-item:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  top: 15%;
  height: 70%;
  width: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2), transparent);
}

.nt-feature-item:hover {
  background: rgba(20, 33, 62, 0.5);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.nt-feature-icon-circle {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gold-400);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  color: var(--gold-300);
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.nt-feature-item:hover .nt-feature-icon-circle {
  box-shadow: 0 0 22px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
  border-color: var(--gold-200);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.nt-feature-icon-circle svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  stroke-width: 1.8;
}

.nt-feature-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-200);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}

.nt-feature-desc {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  line-height: 1.4;
  max-width: 190px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section Headers (Used in Genre & Trending)
   ========================================================================== */
.nt-section-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.nt-section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-200);
  letter-spacing: -0.2px;
  position: relative;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.nt-section-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold-300);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.nt-section-link:hover {
  color: var(--gold-100);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.nt-section-link svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Explore by Genre Section
   ========================================================================== */
.nt-genre-section {
  padding: 30px 0 45px 0;
}

.nt-genre-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(8, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
}

.nt-genre-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.28);
  background: var(--bg-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  aspect-ratio: 0.86;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.nt-genre-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-400);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.nt-genre-card img {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
}

.nt-genre-card:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.nt-genre-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 60%;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(7, 12, 24, 0.96) 0%, rgba(7, 12, 24, 0.7) 45%, transparent 100%);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.nt-genre-name {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-white);
  text-align: center;
  padding: 8px 4px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.nt-genre-card:hover .nt-genre-name {
  color: var(--gold-200);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Trending Novels Section
   ========================================================================== */
.nt-trending-section {
  padding: 30px 0 55px 0;
}

.nt-trending-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}

.nt-novel-card {
  background: rgba(12, 20, 39, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.nt-novel-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-400);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 22px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
}

.nt-novel-cover {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 0.95;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #090e1c;
}

.nt-novel-cover img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
}

.nt-novel-card:hover .nt-novel-cover img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.nt-novel-details {
  padding: 12px 10px 14px 10px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.nt-novel-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-200);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 2.4em;
}

.nt-novel-card:hover .nt-novel-title {
  color: var(--gold-100);
}

.nt-novel-genre {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.nt-novel-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 6px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

.nt-novel-rating {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.nt-novel-rating svg {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  fill: var(--gold-400);
  color: var(--gold-400);
}

.nt-novel-views {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.nt-novel-views svg {
  width: 13px;
  height: 13px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Call To Action (CTA) Banner
   ========================================================================== */
.nt-cta-section {
  padding: 15px 0 50px 0;
}

.nt-cta-banner {
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, #121c38 0%, #080d1b 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1.6fr 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 145px;
}

/* Background image overlay */
.nt-cta-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.nt-cta-side-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding-left: 20px;
  gap: 15px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.nt-cta-books-img {
  max-height: 110px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6));
}

.nt-cta-left-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.nt-cta-left-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--gold-200);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.nt-cta-left-sub {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-400);
  opacity: 0.85;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.nt-cta-center {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 24px 15px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.nt-cta-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-200);
  margin-bottom: 5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}

.nt-cta-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.nt-cta-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 26px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1f1403;
  background: var(--gold-btn-gradient);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 235, 170, 0.5);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.nt-cta-btn:hover {
  background: var(--gold-btn-hover);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.55);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.nt-cta-btn svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
}

.nt-cta-flourish {
  margin-top: 10px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold-400);
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.nt-cta-side-right {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding-right: 20px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.nt-cta-book-right-img {
  max-height: 110px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6));
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer
   ========================================================================== */
.nt-footer {
  background: #04070e;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18);
  padding: 30px 0 25px 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.nt-footer-main {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  padding-bottom: 20px;
}

.nt-footer-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.nt-footer-logo img {
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
}

.nt-footer-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 22px;
  list-style: none;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.nt-footer-link {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.nt-footer-link:hover {
  color: var(--gold-300);
}

.nt-footer-socials {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.nt-social-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #94a3b8;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.nt-social-icon:hover {
  color: var(--gold-300);
  border-color: var(--gold-400);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.nt-social-icon svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  fill: currentColor;
}

.nt-footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  padding-top: 16px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.nt-copyright {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #64748b;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Modals & Interactive Overlays
   ========================================================================== */
.nt-modal-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(4, 7, 14, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 1000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.nt-modal-backdrop.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.nt-modal-content {
  background: #0c1427;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-400);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 35px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 580px;
  padding: 30px;
  position: relative;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.nt-modal-backdrop.active .nt-modal-content {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.nt-modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  right: 18px;
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.nt-modal-close:hover {
  color: var(--gold-300);
}

/* Search Bar Input inside Modal */
.nt-search-box {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.nt-search-input {
  width: 100%;
  background: #070c18;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 14px 20px 14px 44px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-white);
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.nt-search-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold-400);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.nt-search-box-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 16px;
  color: var(--gold-400);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.nt-search-results {
  margin-top: 20px;
  max-height: 300px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.nt-search-result-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.nt-search-result-item:hover {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Breakpoints
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .nt-hero-title {
    font-size: 2.6rem;
  }
  
  .nt-genre-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
  }
  
  .nt-trending-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nt-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
  }
  
  .nt-hero-visual {
    order: -1;
  }
  
  .nt-hero-visual-frame {
    max-width: 440px;
  }
  
  .nt-features-container {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  
  .nt-feature-item:nth-child(2)::after {
    display: none;
  }
  
  .nt-cta-banner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 30px 20px;
  }
  
  .nt-cta-side-left, .nt-cta-side-right {
    display: none;
  }
  
  .nt-footer-main {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nt-nav-menu {
    display: none;
  }
  
  .nt-mobile-toggle {
    display: flex;
  }
  
  .nt-trending-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  
  .nt-hero-stats {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .nt-genre-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  
  .nt-trending-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 300px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  
  .nt-features-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .nt-feature-item::after {
    display: none !important;
  }
  
  .nt-hero-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Multi-Page Suite Styles (Library, Genres, Top Rated, Authors, About, etc.)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Page Hero Section */
.nt-page-hero {
  padding: 50px 0 35px 0;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}

.nt-breadcrumbs {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  background: rgba(14, 22, 42, 0.6);
  padding: 5px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold-subtle);
}

.nt-breadcrumbs a {
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.nt-breadcrumbs a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-200);
}

.nt-breadcrumbs span.sep {
  color: var(--gold-400);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
}

.nt-page-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-white);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.nt-page-title-gold {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
}

.nt-page-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Filter & Controls Bar */
.nt-filter-bar {
  background: rgba(12, 20, 39, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  margin-bottom: 35px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.nt-filter-pills {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.nt-filter-pill {
  padding: 6px 16px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.nt-filter-pill:hover {
  color: var(--gold-200);
  border-color: var(--gold-400);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
}

.nt-filter-pill.active {
  color: #1a1205;
  background: var(--gold-btn-gradient);
  border-color: var(--gold-200);
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.nt-filter-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.nt-select {
  background: #080d1b;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 8px 14px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  outline: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.nt-select:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold-400);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
}

/* Catalog Grid for Library */
.nt-catalog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 45px;
}

/* Pagination */
.nt-pagination {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin: 40px 0 60px 0;
}

.nt-page-btn {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  background: rgba(14, 23, 44, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold-subtle);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.nt-page-btn:hover {
  color: var(--gold-200);
  border-color: var(--gold-400);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
}

.nt-page-btn.active {
  background: var(--gold-btn-gradient);
  color: #1a1205;
  border-color: var(--gold-200);
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
}

.nt-page-btn-wide {
  width: auto;
  padding: 0 16px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Genres Directory Grid (12 Genres)
   ========================================================================== */
.nt-genres-directory-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.nt-genre-box {
  background: rgba(12, 20, 39, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.nt-genre-box:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-400);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 25px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
}

.nt-genre-box-image {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 1.4;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.nt-genre-box-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
}

.nt-genre-box:hover .nt-genre-box-image img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.nt-genre-box-content {
  padding: 18px 20px 22px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.nt-genre-box-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.nt-genre-box-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-200);
}

.nt-genre-box-count {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.nt-genre-box-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #8fa2b8;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.nt-genre-box-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-300);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.nt-genre-box:hover .nt-genre-box-link {
  color: var(--gold-100);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Top Rated Podium & Leaderboard
   ========================================================================== */
.nt-podium-section {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: flex-end;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.nt-podium-card {
  background: rgba(12, 20, 39, 0.88);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.nt-podium-card.first {
  border-color: var(--gold-400);
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 10%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15), rgba(12, 20, 39, 0.95));
  box-shadow: 0 16px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 35px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-12px);
}

.nt-podium-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-16px);
}

.nt-rank-badge {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.nt-rank-badge.gold {
  background: var(--gold-btn-gradient);
  color: #191204;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
  border: 2px solid #fff5db;
}

.nt-rank-badge.silver {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f1f5f9 0%, #cbd5e1 50%, #94a3b8 100%);
  color: #0f172a;
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(203, 213, 225, 0.4);
  border: 2px solid #ffffff;
}

.nt-rank-badge.bronze {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fed7aa 0%, #d97706 50%, #92400e 100%);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.4);
  border: 2px solid #ffedd5;
}

.nt-podium-cover {
  width: 120px;
  height: 160px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold-subtle);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.nt-podium-card.first .nt-podium-cover {
  width: 140px;
  height: 185px;
  border-color: var(--gold-400);
}

.nt-podium-cover img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.nt-podium-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-white);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.nt-podium-genre {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.nt-podium-score {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-300);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

/* Leaderboard List */
.nt-leaderboard-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.nt-leaderboard-row {
  background: rgba(12, 20, 39, 0.8);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 14px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.nt-leaderboard-row:hover {
  background: rgba(18, 29, 56, 0.95);
  border-color: var(--gold-400);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.nt-leaderboard-rank {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #64748b;
  width: 32px;
  text-align: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nt-leaderboard-thumb {
  width: 48px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold-subtle);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nt-leaderboard-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.nt-leaderboard-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.nt-leaderboard-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-200);
}

.nt-leaderboard-meta {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.nt-leaderboard-stats {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Authors Showcase
   ========================================================================== */
.nt-authors-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.nt-author-card {
  background: rgba(12, 20, 39, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 30px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.nt-author-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-400);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 25px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
}

.nt-author-avatar-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 96px;
  height: 96px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.nt-author-avatar {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold-400);
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
}

.nt-author-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-white);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.nt-author-badge {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--gold-300);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.nt-author-bio {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.nt-author-stats-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-around;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.nt-author-stat-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.nt-author-stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-200);
}

.nt-author-stat-lbl {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #64748b;
}

.nt-btn-follow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-400);
  color: var(--gold-200);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.nt-btn-follow:hover {
  background: var(--gold-btn-gradient);
  color: #191204;
}

.nt-btn-follow.following {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: #64748b;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   About Page Layout
   ========================================================================== */
.nt-about-pillars {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin: 40px 0 60px 0;
}

.nt-pillar-card {
  background: rgba(12, 20, 39, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 32px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.nt-pillar-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--gold-200);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.nt-pillar-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Contact Form & FAQ
   ========================================================================== */
.nt-contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.3fr;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.nt-contact-card {
  background: rgba(12, 20, 39, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 36px 30px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.nt-form-group {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.nt-form-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-cream);
}

.nt-input, .nt-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  background: #080d1b;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 12px 16px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-white);
  font-family: inherit;
  outline: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.nt-input:focus, .nt-textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold-400);
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
}

.nt-faq-item {
  background: rgba(12, 20, 39, 0.8);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.nt-faq-header {
  padding: 16px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-white);
}

.nt-faq-header:hover {
  color: var(--gold-200);
}

.nt-faq-icon {
  color: var(--gold-400);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.nt-faq-item.active .nt-faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.nt-faq-body {
  padding: 0 20px 18px 20px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  line-height: 1.6;
  display: none;
}

.nt-faq-item.active .nt-faq-body {
  display: block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Legal & Support Pages (Terms, Privacy, DMCA, Support)
   ========================================================================== */
.nt-legal-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 260px 1fr;
  gap: 36px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.nt-legal-sidebar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 90px;
  background: rgba(12, 20, 39, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px 20px;
  height: fit-content;
}

.nt-legal-nav {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.nt-legal-nav a {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  display: block;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.nt-legal-nav a:hover, .nt-legal-nav a.active {
  color: var(--gold-200);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.nt-legal-content {
  background: rgba(12, 20, 39, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 40px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.nt-legal-content h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--gold-200);
  margin: 32px 0 14px 0;
  padding-bottom: 8px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
}

.nt-legal-content h2:first-child {
  margin-top: 0;
}

.nt-legal-content p {
  color: #9fb3c8;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.nt-legal-content ul {
  margin: 12px 0 20px 24px;
  color: #9fb3c8;
}

.nt-legal-content li {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

/* Responsive Overrides for New Pages */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .nt-catalog-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
  .nt-genres-directory-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
  .nt-authors-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .nt-legal-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .nt-legal-sidebar {
    position: static;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nt-catalog-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .nt-genres-directory-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .nt-podium-section {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .nt-podium-card.first {
    order: -1;
    transform: none;
  }
  .nt-about-pillars {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .nt-contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 500px) {
  .nt-catalog-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .nt-genres-directory-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .nt-authors-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NovelTales Luxury Pagination Styles
   ========================================================================== */
.nt-pagination-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 16px 24px;
  background: rgba(12, 18, 34, 0.75);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  border-radius: 12px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.nt-pagination-info {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.nt-pagination-info span {
  color: var(--gold-300);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.nt-pagination-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.nt-pagination-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  padding: 0 10px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  user-select: none;
}

.nt-pagination-link:hover:not(.disabled) {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  color: var(--gold-200);
}

.nt-pagination-link.active {
  background: var(--gold-btn-gradient);
  border-color: var(--gold-400);
  color: #070b16;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.nt-pagination-link.disabled {
  opacity: 0.3;
  cursor: not-allowed;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.nt-pagination-link svg {
  width: 16px !important;
  height: 16px !important;
  max-width: 16px !important;
  max-height: 16px !important;
  fill: none;
  stroke: currentColor;
  stroke-width: 2.2;
}

/* Global Strict Constraints for Pagination SVGs (prevents unstyled huge SVG arrows) */
nav[role="navigation"] svg,
.pagination svg,
svg.w-5,
svg.h-5 {
  width: 16px !important;
  height: 16px !important;
  max-width: 16px !important;
  max-height: 16px !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
  vertical-align: middle !important;
}

nav[role="navigation"] {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
}

nav[role="navigation"] > div:first-child.sm\:hidden {
  display: none !important;
}

nav[role="navigation"] .hidden.sm\:flex-1 {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Interactive Star Rating Widget (Golden Luxury Fill & Floating Effects)
   ========================================================================== */
.nt-star-rating-widget {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.nt-star-rating-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.nt-stars-container {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 4px 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast);
}

.nt-stars-container:hover {
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05);
}

.nt-star-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding: 4px;
  margin: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  outline: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: transform 0.15s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.nt-star-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.22);
}

.nt-star-btn:active {
  transform: scale(0.92);
}

.nt-star-btn svg {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  display: block;
  stroke: var(--gold-400, #e5b349);
  stroke-width: 2px;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
  fill: none;
  transition: fill 0.18s ease, stroke 0.18s ease, filter 0.18s ease, transform 0.18s ease;
}

/* Gold filled stars for active selection or hover/float */
.nt-star-btn.is-active svg,
.nt-star-btn.is-hover svg {
  fill: var(--gold-400, #e5b349) !important;
  stroke: var(--gold-300, #f2cb73) !important;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(229, 179, 73, 0.6));
}

/* Explicitly unfilled stars */
.nt-star-btn:not(.is-active):not(.is-hover) svg {
  fill: none !important;
  stroke: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4) !important;
}

/* Bounce animation on star click */
.nt-star-btn.animate-pop {
  animation: ntStarPop 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

@keyframes ntStarPop {
  0% { transform: scale(1); }
  50% { transform: scale(1.35) rotate(-6deg); }
  75% { transform: scale(1.15) rotate(3deg); }
  100% { transform: scale(1) rotate(0deg); }
}

.nt-star-rating-hint {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold-300, #f2cb73);
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.nt-star-rating-subtext {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--text-muted, #94a3b8);
}