/* ==========================================================================
   Chris Hadad — Author Website
   Theme: Starlight (dark with points of light)
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   CSS Variables
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
    /* Colors */
    --color-bg: #0a0a0f;
    --color-bg-light: #12121a;
    --color-text: #e8e6e3;
    --color-text-muted: #9ca3af;
    --color-accent: #d4a574;
    --color-accent-light: #e8c4a0;
    --color-accent-glow: rgba(212, 165, 116, 0.15);
    --color-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);

    /* Typography */
    --font-heading: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
    --font-body: 'Source Sans 3', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;

    /* Spacing */
    --space-xs: 0.5rem;
    --space-sm: 1rem;
    --space-md: 2rem;
    --space-lg: 4rem;
    --space-xl: 6rem;

    /* Layout */
    --max-width: 720px;
    --max-width-wide: 1000px;
}

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

html {
    font-size: 18px;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--color-text);
    background: var(--color-bg);
    min-height: 100vh;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Stars Background - Layered for depth
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* Distant nebula - visible color clouds */
.nebula {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 10% 20%, rgba(88, 28, 135, 0.18) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 90% 80%, rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.14) 0%, transparent 45%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 90%, rgba(88, 28, 135, 0.10) 0%, transparent 40%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 30%, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.08) 0%, transparent 35%);
}

/* Background stars - tiny, crisp, many */
.stars-back {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 200%;
    height: 200%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(1px 1px at 10% 15%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3), transparent),
        radial-gradient(1px 1px at 25% 35%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25), transparent),
        radial-gradient(1px 1px at 40% 8%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22), transparent),
        radial-gradient(1px 1px at 55% 42%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28), transparent),
        radial-gradient(1px 1px at 70% 25%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.24), transparent),
        radial-gradient(1px 1px at 85% 55%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3), transparent),
        radial-gradient(1px 1px at 15% 65%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22), transparent),
        radial-gradient(1px 1px at 30% 80%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.26), transparent),
        radial-gradient(1px 1px at 45% 70%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), transparent),
        radial-gradient(1px 1px at 60% 90%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.24), transparent),
        radial-gradient(1px 1px at 75% 75%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28), transparent),
        radial-gradient(1px 1px at 90% 30%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22), transparent),
        radial-gradient(1px 1px at 5% 45%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.26), transparent),
        radial-gradient(1px 1px at 20% 95%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18), transparent),
        radial-gradient(1px 1px at 35% 5%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3), transparent),
        radial-gradient(1px 1px at 65% 60%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22), transparent),
        radial-gradient(1px 1px at 80% 85%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.24), transparent),
        radial-gradient(1px 1px at 95% 10%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28), transparent);
    animation: drift-slow 300s linear infinite;
}

/* Mid-ground stars - medium brightness */
.stars-mid {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 150%;
    height: 150%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 20% 30%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45), transparent),
        radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 40% 70%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.38), transparent),
        radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 60% 20%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.42), transparent),
        radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 80% 50%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35), transparent),
        radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 15% 85%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4), transparent),
        radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 35% 45%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.32), transparent),
        radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 55% 65%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.43), transparent),
        radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 75% 10%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.38), transparent),
        radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 90% 75%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.34), transparent),
        radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 5% 55%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45), transparent),
        radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 25% 5%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3), transparent),
        radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 45% 95%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4), transparent);
    animation: drift-medium 200s linear infinite;
}

/* Foreground stars - largest, brightest, some with color */
.stars {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(2px 2px at 20% 30%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7), transparent),
        radial-gradient(2px 2px at 50% 20%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6), transparent),
        radial-gradient(2px 2px at 80% 10%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65), transparent),
        radial-gradient(2.5px 2.5px at 10% 60%, rgba(212, 165, 116, 0.75), transparent),
        radial-gradient(2.5px 2.5px at 90% 40%, rgba(212, 165, 116, 0.7), transparent),
        radial-gradient(2px 2px at 70% 80%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55), transparent),
        radial-gradient(2px 2px at 25% 85%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6), transparent),
        radial-gradient(2.5px 2.5px at 55% 75%, rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.6), transparent),
        radial-gradient(2px 2px at 35% 50%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5), transparent),
        radial-gradient(2px 2px at 65% 35%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55), transparent),
        radial-gradient(2.5px 2.5px at 5% 25%, rgba(196, 181, 253, 0.5), transparent),
        radial-gradient(2px 2px at 95% 65%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6), transparent);
    background-size: 100% 100%;
}

/* Twinkling stars overlay */
.stars-twinkle {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.stars-twinkle::before,
.stars-twinkle::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 3px;
    height: 3px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8), 0 0 12px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.stars-twinkle::before {
    top: 15%;
    left: 30%;
    animation: twinkle 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.stars-twinkle::after {
    top: 70%;
    left: 75%;
    animation: twinkle 5s ease-in-out infinite 2s;
}

@keyframes twinkle {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 0.3; transform: scale(0.8); }
    50% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.2); }
}

@keyframes drift-slow {
    from { transform: translate(0, 0); }
    to { transform: translate(-50%, -50%); }
}

@keyframes drift-medium {
    from { transform: translate(0, 0); }
    to { transform: translate(-33%, -33%); }
}

.site-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Typography
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.3;
    color: var(--color-text);
}

h1 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

h2 {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    margin-top: var(--space-lg);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

h3 {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    margin-top: var(--space-md);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

p {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

a {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

a:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent-light);
}

strong {
    font-weight: 600;
}

em {
    font-style: italic;
}

blockquote {
    border-left: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
    padding-left: var(--space-md);
    margin: var(--space-md) 0;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Header & Navigation
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-header {
    padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-md);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.nav-container {
    max-width: var(--max-width-wide);
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.site-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-text);
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.site-title:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    list-style: none;
}

.nav-menu a {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    padding: var(--space-xs) 0;
    position: relative;
}

.nav-menu a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--color-accent);
    transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-menu a:hover,
.nav-menu a.active {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

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

/* Mobile menu toggle */
.menu-toggle {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 5px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 5px;
}

.menu-toggle span {
    width: 24px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--color-text);
    transition: 0.3s;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Main Content
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.main-content {
    flex: 1;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: var(--space-xl) var(--space-md);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Hero (Homepage)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero {
    min-height: 60vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

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

.hero-title {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        #d4a574 0%,
        #e8c4a0 20%,
        #c4b5fd 40%,
        #93c5fd 60%,
        #a78bfa 80%,
        #d4a574 100%
    );
    background-size: 300% 300%;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    animation: cosmic-shift 30s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes cosmic-shift {
    0% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
    25% { background-position: 50% 100%; }
    50% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
    75% { background-position: 50% 0%; }
    100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
}

.hero-tagline {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    font-style: italic;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        #a78bfa 0%,
        #818cf8 15%,
        #6366f1 30%,
        #8b5cf6 45%,
        #a855f7 60%,
        #7c3aed 75%,
        #6366f1 90%,
        #a78bfa 100%
    );
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    animation: nebula-drift 8s ease-in-out infinite;
    text-shadow: 0 0 80px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.3);
}

@keyframes nebula-drift {
    0% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
    50% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
    100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
}

.hero-intro {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.hero-intro p {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Single Page
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.single-page .page-header {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
    padding-bottom: var(--space-md);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.single-page h1 {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.subtitle {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-style: italic;
}

.page-content {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.page-content p {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.page-content ul, .page-content ol {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    padding-left: var(--space-md);
}

.page-content li {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   List Page
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.list-page .page-header {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
    text-align: center;
}

.page-description {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-top: var(--space-sm);
}

.page-intro {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.content-list {
    list-style: none;
}

.content-item {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    padding: var(--space-md);
    background: var(--color-bg-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 4px;
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.content-item:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--color-accent-glow);
}

.content-item a {
    color: inherit;
    display: block;
}

.content-item h2 {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-xs) 0;
    color: var(--color-text);
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.content-item:hover h2 {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.item-subtitle {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-style: italic;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.item-summary {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.empty-message {
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-style: italic;
    padding: var(--space-lg) 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Footer
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-footer {
    padding: var(--space-md);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    text-align: center;
}

.footer-content {
    max-width: var(--max-width-wide);
    margin: 0 auto;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Responsive Design
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    html {
        font-size: 16px;
    }

    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }

    .hero-tagline {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }

    .menu-toggle {
        display: flex;
    }

    .nav-menu {
        position: absolute;
        top: 100%;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        flex-direction: column;
        background: var(--color-bg);
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
        padding: var(--space-md);
        gap: var(--space-sm);
        display: none;
    }

    .nav-menu.active {
        display: flex;
    }

    .site-header {
        position: relative;
    }

    h1 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .main-content {
        padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-md);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .hero-tagline {
        font-size: 1.05rem;
    }

    .hero-intro {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Utilities
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.text-center {
    text-align: center;
}

.mt-lg {
    margin-top: var(--space-lg);
}

.mb-lg {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

/* Accent highlight */
.highlight {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* Fade in animation */
@keyframes fadeIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(10px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.main-content {
    animation: fadeIn 0.6s ease-out;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   External Links (Tumblr, etc.)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.tumblr-link {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: var(--space-md);
    padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-md);
    background: var(--color-bg-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 4px;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.tumblr-link:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--color-accent-glow);
    color: var(--color-accent-light);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Social Links (Contact page)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.social-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    margin-top: var(--space-md);
}

.social-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-md);
    background: var(--color-bg-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 4px;
    color: var(--color-text);
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    max-width: 300px;
}

.social-link:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--color-accent-glow);
    color: var(--color-text);
}

.social-name {
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-text);
}

.social-handle {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.social-link:hover .social-name {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Newsletter Signup
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.newsletter-signup {
    margin: var(--space-md) 0;
    padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-md);
    background: var(--color-bg-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.newsletter-description {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.newsletter-form {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-xs);
}

.newsletter-form input[type="email"] {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
    background: var(--color-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 4px;
    color: var(--color-text);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    min-width: 0;
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.newsletter-form input[type="email"]:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--color-accent-glow);
}

.newsletter-form input[type="email"]::placeholder {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.newsletter-form button {
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-accent);
    border-radius: 4px;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    cursor: pointer;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.newsletter-form button:hover {
    background: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-bg);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--color-accent-glow);
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .newsletter-form {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .newsletter-form button {
        width: 100%;
    }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   The Wandering Star (Easter Egg)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.wandering-star {
    position: fixed;
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background: var(--color-accent);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: auto;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 2;
    opacity: 0.7;
    box-shadow:
        0 0 6px var(--color-accent),
        0 0 12px rgba(212, 165, 116, 0.4),
        0 0 20px rgba(212, 165, 116, 0.2);
    animation: wander 120s ease-in-out infinite;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

/* Larger invisible click target */
.wandering-star::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -12px;
    left: -12px;
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

/* Comet tail - trails behind the star */
.wandering-star::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 40px;
    height: 3px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    opacity: 0.5;
    filter: blur(1px);
    transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
}

/* Moving left = tail on right, fading rightward */
.wandering-star:not(.moving-right)::after {
    left: 100%;
    right: auto;
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        var(--color-accent) 0%,
        rgba(212, 165, 116, 0.4) 30%,
        rgba(212, 165, 116, 0.1) 70%,
        transparent 100%
    );
}

/* Moving right = tail on left, fading leftward */
.wandering-star.moving-right::after {
    left: auto;
    right: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(
        to left,
        var(--color-accent) 0%,
        rgba(212, 165, 116, 0.4) 30%,
        rgba(212, 165, 116, 0.1) 70%,
        transparent 100%
    );
}

.wandering-star:hover {
    opacity: 1;
    box-shadow:
        0 0 8px var(--color-accent),
        0 0 16px rgba(212, 165, 116, 0.5),
        0 0 24px rgba(212, 165, 116, 0.3);
}

.wandering-star:hover::after {
    opacity: 0.7;
}

@keyframes wander {
    0% {
        top: 20%;
        left: 92%;
    }
    15% {
        top: 35%;
        left: 75%;
    }
    30% {
        top: 50%;
        left: 55%;
    }
    45% {
        top: 65%;
        left: 35%;
    }
    60% {
        top: 45%;
        left: 15%;
    }
    75% {
        top: 25%;
        left: 40%;
    }
    90% {
        top: 15%;
        left: 70%;
    }
    100% {
        top: 20%;
        left: 92%;
    }
}

/* The message that appears when John is found */
.john-message {
    position: fixed;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--color-accent-light);
    text-align: left;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 100;
    line-height: 1.6;
    white-space: nowrap;
    text-shadow:
        0 0 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9),
        0 0 20px rgba(180, 200, 255, 0);
    filter: blur(0px);
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
    transition:
        opacity 1.5s ease-out,
        text-shadow 1.5s ease-out,
        filter 1.5s ease-out,
        transform 1.5s ease-out;
}

.john-message.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    text-shadow:
        0 0 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9),
        0 0 30px rgba(180, 200, 255, 0.3),
        0 0 60px rgba(180, 200, 255, 0.1);
}

.john-message.fading {
    opacity: 0;
    text-shadow:
        0 0 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0),
        0 0 40px rgba(180, 200, 255, 0.5),
        0 0 80px rgba(180, 200, 255, 0.2);
    filter: blur(2px);
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
    transition:
        opacity 4s ease-out,
        text-shadow 4s ease-out,
        filter 4s ease-out,
        transform 4s ease-out;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Author Photo
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.author-photo-container {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
    position: relative;
}

.author-photo {
    max-width: 380px;
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 8px;
    /* Soft fade at edges to blend with cosmic background */
    mask-image: radial-gradient(
        ellipse 80% 85% at center,
        black 40%,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) 60%,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) 80%,
        transparent 95%
    );
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(
        ellipse 80% 85% at center,
        black 40%,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) 60%,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) 80%,
        transparent 95%
    );
    /* Subtle cosmic glow */
    box-shadow:
        0 0 50px rgba(88, 28, 135, 0.25),
        0 0 100px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.18),
        0 0 150px rgba(88, 28, 135, 0.1);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .author-photo {
        max-width: 320px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .author-photo {
        max-width: 260px;
    }
}