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

:root {
    --primary:    #374151;
    --primary-h:  #1f2937;
    --success:    #059669;
    --warning:    #d97706;
    --danger:     #dc2626;
    --bg:         #fafafa;
    --card-bg:    #ffffff;
    --text:       #111827;
    --muted:      #6b7280;
    --border:     #e5e7eb;
    --border-dark:#d1d5db;
    --radius:     8px;
    --shadow:     0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.05);
    --shadow-md:  0 4px 6px rgba(0,0,0,.04), 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
}

body { font-family: -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', system-ui, sans-serif; background: var(--bg); color: var(--text); line-height: 1.5; font-size: 14px; }
a    { color: var(--text); text-decoration: none; }
a:hover { color: var(--primary); }
img  { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }

/* ===== Layout ===== */
.container { max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 20px; }

/* ===== Header ===== */
.site-header { background: var(--card-bg); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); padding: 12px 0; }
.site-header .container { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; }
.site-header h1 a { font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--text); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -.3px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.site-header h1 a:hover { color: var(--text); }
.blog-logo { width: 150px !important; height: 150px !important; min-width: 150px; border-radius: 0; object-fit: cover; flex-shrink: 0; display: inline-block; }
.site-header nav a { margin-left: 24px; color: var(--muted); font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 600; }
.site-header nav a:hover { color: var(--text); }

/* ===== Footer ===== */
.site-footer { background: var(--card-bg); border-top: 1px solid var(--border); padding: 16px 0; margin-top: 48px; text-align: center; color: var(--muted); font-size: .8rem; }

/* ===== Blog: Post Grid ===== */
main.container { padding-top: 28px; padding-bottom: 28px; }

.post-grid { display: grid; gap: 14px; }
@media (min-width: 768px) { .post-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }

.post-card { background: var(--card-bg); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; transition: border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s; }
.post-card:hover { border-color: var(--border-dark); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.post-thumb img { width: 100%; height: 220px; object-fit: cover; }
.post-card-body { padding: 16px 18px; }
.post-card-body h2 { font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: 4px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -.2px; }
.post-card-body h2 a { color: var(--text); }
.post-card-body h2 a:hover { color: var(--primary-h); }
.post-card-body time { font-size: .78rem; color: var(--muted); display: block; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.post-card-body p { color: var(--text); font-size: .88rem; margin-bottom: 12px; line-height: 1.5; font-weight: 400; }

/* ===== Blog: Single Post ===== */
.post-single { background: var(--card-bg); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 24px; }
.post-header { margin-bottom: 20px; padding-bottom: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.post-header h1 { font-size: 1.75rem; margin-bottom: 8px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -.4px; color: var(--text); }
.post-header time { color: #cbd5e1; font-size: .86rem; font-weight: 600; }
.post-gallery { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(200px,1fr)); gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 32px; }
.post-gallery a img { border-radius: 6px; height: 160px; object-fit: cover; transition: opacity .2s; border: 1px solid var(--border); }
.post-gallery a:hover img { opacity: .8; }
.post-content { font-size: .96rem; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 20px; font-weight: 400; }

/* Auto-Links */
.auto-link { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; color: #2563eb; background: #eff6ff; padding: 2px 8px; border-radius: 4px; font-size: .88rem; word-break: break-all; transition: all .15s; border: 1px solid #bfdbfe; }
.auto-link:hover { background: #dbeafe; color: #1d4ed8; border-color: #93c5fd; }
.click-count { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; min-width: 18px; height: 18px; padding: 0 5px; font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 600; background: #2563eb; color: #fff; border-radius: 9px; line-height: 1; }

.post-downloads { border-top: 1px solid var(--border); padding-top: 14px; }
.post-downloads h3 { margin-bottom: 16px; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; }
.download-btn { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; padding: 10px 12px; background: var(--bg); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); margin-bottom: 6px; transition: all .15s; }
.download-btn:hover { background: #f3f4f6; border-color: var(--border-dark); }
.download-btn .icon { font-size: 1.2rem; }
.download-btn strong { display: block; color: var(--text); font-size: .9rem; }
.download-btn small { color: var(--muted); font-size: .78rem; }

/* ===== Pagination ===== */
.pagination { display: flex; gap: 4px; justify-content: center; margin-top: 24px; }
.pagination a { padding: 6px 10px; background: var(--card-bg); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 6px; color: var(--text); font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 600; }
.pagination a.active { background: var(--text); color: #fff; border-color: var(--text); }
.pagination a:hover:not(.active) { background: #f3f4f6; border-color: var(--border-dark); }

/* ===== Buttons ===== */
.btn { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; padding: 7px 12px; background: var(--text); color: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--text); border-radius: 6px; cursor: pointer; font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 600; transition: all .15s; }
.btn:hover { background: var(--primary-h); border-color: var(--primary-h); color: #fff; }
.btn-sm { padding: 4px 8px; font-size: .75rem; }
.btn-secondary { background: var(--card-bg); color: var(--text); border: 1px solid var(--border); }
.btn-secondary:hover { background: #f3f4f6; border-color: var(--border-dark); color: var(--text); }
.btn-danger { background: #fff; color: var(--danger); border-color: var(--border); }
.btn-danger:hover { background: #fef2f2; border-color: var(--danger); }
.btn-full { width: 100%; justify-content: center; padding: 10px; font-size: .85rem; }

/* ===== Alerts ===== */
.alert { padding: 10px 12px; border-radius: var(--radius); margin-bottom: 14px; font-size: .82rem; }
.alert-error { background: #fef2f2; border: 1px solid #fecaca; color: #991b1b; }
.alert-success { background: #f0fdf4; border: 1px solid #bbf7d0; color: #166534; }
.alert p { margin: 4px 0; }

/* ===== Empty State ===== */
.empty-state { text-align: center; padding: 80px 20px; color: var(--muted); }
.empty-state h2 { margin-bottom: 12px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text); }

/* ===== Login Page ===== */
.login-page { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; min-height: 100vh; background: var(--bg); }
.login-box { background: var(--card-bg); padding: 40px; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); width: 100%; max-width: 360px; }
.login-box h2 { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 32px; font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 600; }

/* ===== Forms ===== */
.form-group { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.form-group label { display: block; font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 700; color: #d1d5db; margin-bottom: 6px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .5px; }
.form-group input[type="text"],
.form-group input[type="password"],
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea { width: 100%; padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 6px; font-size: .85rem; font-family: inherit; background: #fff; color: var(--text); transition: border-color .15s; }
.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus { outline: none; border-color: #9ca3af; box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(156,163,175,.15); }
.form-group textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 140px; }
.form-group small { display: block; margin-top: 5px; color: var(--muted); font-size: .78rem; }
.form-group.inline { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.form-group.inline label { margin: 0; white-space: nowrap; }
.form-group.inline select { width: auto; }

/* ===== Upload Area ===== */
.upload-area { position: relative; border: 2px dashed var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); transition: border-color .15s; }
.upload-area:hover { border-color: #9ca3af; }
.upload-area input[type="file"] { position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: 0; cursor: pointer; width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.upload-label { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding: 32px; cursor: pointer; gap: 6px; }
.upload-icon { font-size: 1.8rem; opacity: .5; }
.upload-label span { font-size: .88rem; color: var(--muted); }
.upload-label small { color: #9ca3af; font-size: .78rem; }
.file-preview { margin-top: 10px; }
.file-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; padding: 8px 12px; background: var(--bg); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 6px; margin-top: 6px; font-size: .85rem; }
.file-item small { color: var(--muted); margin-left: auto; }

/* ===== Admin Layout ===== */
.admin-body { background: #f3f4f6; }
.admin-layout { display: flex; min-height: 100vh; }

.admin-sidebar { width: 200px; min-height: 100vh; background: #111827; flex-shrink: 0; }
.sidebar-brand { padding: 20px 18px; font-weight: 600; color: #f9fafb; font-size: .9rem; border-bottom: 1px solid #1f2937; letter-spacing: -.2px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.blog-logo-sm { width: 24px; height: 24px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; flex-shrink: 0; }
.sidebar-nav { padding: 12px 0; }
.sidebar-nav a { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; padding: 10px 18px; color: #9ca3af; font-size: .84rem; transition: all .22s ease; border-radius: 12px; margin: 4px 10px; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.sidebar-nav a::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(120deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,.16), transparent); transform: translateX(-130%); }
.sidebar-nav a:hover { background: #1f2937; color: #f9fafb; text-decoration: none; transform: translateY(-1px); }
.sidebar-nav a:hover::after { transform: translateX(130%); transition: transform .55s ease; }
.sidebar-nav a.active { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #334155, #1e293b); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(15,23,42,.28); }
.sidebar-nav a.logout { color: #f87171; }
.sidebar-nav a.logout:hover { background: #7f1d1d; color: #fff; }

.admin-content { flex: 1; padding: 20px; overflow-x: auto; }
.admin-header { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.admin-header h1 { font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--text); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -.3px; }
.admin-header span { color: var(--muted); font-size: .85rem; }

/* ===== Stats ===== */
.stats-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.stat-card { background: var(--card-bg); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 12px; }
.stat-card.green  { border-left: 3px solid var(--success); }
.stat-card.yellow { border-left: 3px solid var(--warning); }
.stat-card.blue   { border-left: 3px solid #6b7280; }
.stat-num { font-size: 1.35rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); letter-spacing: -.3px; }
.stat-label { font-size: .78rem; color: #cbd5e1; font-weight: 600; margin-top: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .35px; }

/* ===== Admin Cards ===== */
.admin-card { background: var(--card-bg); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 14px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.admin-card h2 { font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 18px; font-weight: 600; }
.admin-card h3 { font-size: .9rem; margin-bottom: 16px; color: var(--muted); font-weight: 600; }
.card-header { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.card-header h2 { margin: 0; }

/* ===== Admin Table ===== */
.admin-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: .85rem; }
.admin-table th { text-align: left; padding: 8px 10px; color: var(--muted); font-size: .72rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .45px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); font-weight: 700; }
.admin-table td { padding: 8px 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); vertical-align: middle; color: var(--text); font-weight: 500; }
.admin-table tr:last-child td { border: none; }
.admin-table tr:hover td { background: #f9fafb; }
.actions { display: flex; gap: 6px; }
.empty { color: var(--muted); padding: 20px 0; text-align: center; font-size: .9rem; }

/* ===== Badges ===== */
.badge { padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: 20px; font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .3px; }
.badge-green  { background: #ecfdf5; color: #065f46; }
.badge-yellow { background: #fffbeb; color: #92400e; }

/* ===== Form Footer ===== */
.form-footer { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; }
.form-actions { display: flex; gap: 10px; }

/* ===== Existing Files ===== */
.existing-files { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.existing-file { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; padding: 12px; background: var(--bg); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 6px; }
.existing-file img { width: 56px; height: 56px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 4px; border: 1px solid var(--border); }
.zip-icon { font-size: 1.6rem; opacity: .6; }
.file-info { flex: 1; }
.file-info span { font-size: .88rem; font-weight: 500; }
.file-info small { color: var(--muted); font-size: .78rem; display: block; margin-top: 2px; }

/* ===== Info List ===== */
.info-list { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.info-list li { padding: 10px 14px; background: var(--bg); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 6px; font-size: .85rem; }
.info-list code { background: #e5e7eb; padding: 2px 6px; border-radius: 3px; font-size: .82rem; font-family: 'SF Mono', monospace; }
.hint { color: #cbd5e1; font-size: .84rem; font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 18px; }

/* ===== Blog Hero ===== */
.blog-hero { background: #111827; color: #f9fafb; padding: 56px 0; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.blog-hero::before,
.blog-hero::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 999px;
    filter: blur(14px);
    opacity: .32;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.blog-hero::before {
    width: 240px; height: 240px; left: -50px; top: -60px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, #60a5fa, transparent 70%);
    animation: bubbleDrift 12s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.blog-hero::after {
    width: 220px; height: 220px; right: -40px; bottom: -70px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, #a78bfa, transparent 70%);
    animation: bubbleDrift 14s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}
.blog-hero .hero-content { max-width: 640px; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.8; color: #d1d5db; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.blog-hero .hero-content h2 { font-size: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 10px; color: #fff; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -.3px; }

/* ===== Footer Links ===== */
.footer-links { margin-top: 10px; display: flex; gap: 24px; justify-content: center; }
.footer-links a { color: #cbd5e1; font-size: .84rem; font-weight: 600; transition: color .15s; }
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--text); }

/* ===== Modal ===== */
.modal-overlay { display: none; position: fixed; inset: 0; background: rgba(0,0,0,.4); z-index: 1000; align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding: 20px; backdrop-filter: blur(3px); }
.modal-overlay.show { display: flex; }

/* Image Lightbox Modal */
.image-modal-overlay { display: none; position: fixed; inset: 0; background: rgba(0,0,0,.85); z-index: 2000; align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding: 20px; backdrop-filter: blur(6px); cursor: zoom-out; }
.image-modal-overlay.show { display: flex; }
.image-modal-img { max-width: 90vw; max-height: 90vh; border-radius: 6px; box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.5); cursor: default; animation: modalIn .15s ease; }
.image-modal-close { position: fixed; top: 16px; right: 20px; background: none; border: none; color: #fff; font-size: 2.2rem; cursor: pointer; z-index: 2001; width: 44px; height: 44px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; border-radius: 50%; transition: background .15s; }
.image-modal-close:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.15); }
.image-modal-nav { position: fixed; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); border: none; color: #fff; font-size: 1.6rem; cursor: pointer; z-index: 2001; width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; transition: background .15s; }
.image-modal-nav:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.25); }
.image-modal-prev { left: 16px; }
.image-modal-next { right: 16px; }
.modal { background: var(--card-bg); border-radius: var(--radius); box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.15); width: 100%; max-width: 620px; max-height: 85vh; display: flex; flex-direction: column; animation: modalIn .15s ease; }
@keyframes modalIn { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
.modal-header { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 20px 24px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); flex-shrink: 0; }
.modal-header h2 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin: 0; font-weight: 600; }
.modal-close { background: none; border: none; font-size: 1.4rem; cursor: pointer; color: var(--muted); width: 32px; height: 32px; border-radius: 6px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; transition: background .15s; }
.modal-close:hover { background: var(--bg); color: var(--text); }
.modal-body { padding: 24px; overflow-y: auto; font-size: .9rem; line-height: 1.85; color: #e5e7eb; font-weight: 500; }

/* ===== Settings Tabs ===== */
.settings-tabs { display: flex; gap: 0; margin-bottom: 24px; background: var(--card-bg); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; }
.settings-tabs a { flex: 1; padding: 13px 20px; text-align: center; color: var(--muted); font-weight: 600; font-size: .84rem; transition: all .22s ease; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.settings-tabs a::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: -35%; top: -120%; width: 38%; height: 320%; transform: rotate(20deg); background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,.45), transparent); transition: left .45s ease; }
.settings-tabs a:hover { background: var(--bg); text-decoration: none; color: var(--text); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.settings-tabs a:hover::after { left: 120%; }
.settings-tabs a.active { color: #fff; border-bottom-color: transparent; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--candy-1), var(--candy-2)); box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.35); }
.tab-content { display: none; }
.tab-content.active { display: block; }

/* ===== Contact Page ===== */
.contact-page { text-align: center; }
.contact-page h1 { font-size: 1.75rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 8px; letter-spacing: -.4px; }
.contact-intro { color: var(--muted); font-size: .95rem; margin-bottom: 36px; }
.contact-links { display: flex; gap: 20px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.contact-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 12px; padding: 32px 40px; background: var(--card-bg); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); transition: border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s, transform .15s; min-width: 160px; }
.contact-card:hover { border-color: var(--border-dark); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-2px); color: var(--text); }
.contact-icon { color: var(--muted); transition: color .2s; }
.contact-card:hover .contact-icon { color: var(--text); }
.contact-label { font-size: .95rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text); }

/* ===== Responsive ===== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .admin-sidebar { display: none; }
    .post-single { padding: 28px; }
    .form-footer { flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start; }
    .category-filter { flex-wrap: wrap; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .post-card-body { padding: 20px; }
}

/* ===== Categories ===== */
.category-filter { display: flex; gap: 6px; margin-bottom: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.cat-tag { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; padding: 4px 10px; background: var(--card-bg); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 20px; font-size: .76rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text); transition: all .15s; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.cat-tag::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,.32), transparent);
    transform: translateX(-130%);
}
.cat-tag:hover { border-color: var(--border-dark); color: var(--text); background: #f3f4f6; }
.cat-tag:hover::after { transform: translateX(130%); transition: transform .55s ease; }
.cat-tag.active { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--candy-1), var(--candy-2)); color: #fff; border-color: transparent; box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(96,165,250,.3); }
.cat-tag.active .cat-count { background: rgba(255,255,255,.2); color: #fff; }
.cat-count { font-size: .7rem; background: var(--bg); padding: 1px 6px; border-radius: 10px; color: var(--muted); }
.cat-badge { display: inline-block; padding: 3px 10px; background: #f3f4f6; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 4px; font-size: .75rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--muted); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .3px; margin-bottom: 8px; transition: all .15s; }
.cat-badge:hover { background: #e5e7eb; color: var(--text); }
.badge-cat { background: #f0f4ff; color: #3b5998; border: none; }
.filter-heading { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 12px; color: var(--text); }

/* ===== Minimal Light Theme Override ===== */
:root {
    --primary:    #1d4ed8;
    --primary-h:  #1e40af;
    --success:    #047857;
    --warning:    #b45309;
    --danger:     #b91c1c;

    --bg:         #f5f7fb;
    --card-bg:    #ffffff;
    --text:       #0b1220;
    --muted:      #475569;
    --border:     #d7e0ea;
    --border-dark:#b8c4d3;

    --shadow:     0 1px 2px rgba(2,6,23,.06);
    --shadow-md:  0 4px 12px rgba(2,6,23,.08);

    /* Candy tokens */
    --candy-1: #60a5fa;
    --candy-2: #a78bfa;
    --candy-3: #22d3ee;
    --candy-4: #f472b6;
}

/* cleaner typography/colors */
body { background: var(--bg); color: var(--text); }
body::before { content: none; }

/* cosmic candy background */
body::after {
    content: "";
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: -1;
    background:
      radial-gradient(circle at 10% 15%, rgba(96,165,250,.13) 0 12%, transparent 40%),
      radial-gradient(circle at 85% 25%, rgba(167,139,250,.12) 0 10%, transparent 38%),
      radial-gradient(circle at 70% 85%, rgba(244,114,182,.10) 0 12%, transparent 42%),
      radial-gradient(circle at 20% 80%, rgba(34,211,238,.10) 0 10%, transparent 35%);
    animation: auroraMove 24s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

/* remove glass effects */
.site-header,
.site-footer,
.post-card,
.post-single,
.admin-card,
.login-box,
.modal,
.stat-card,
.settings-tabs,
.pagination a,
.contact-card,
.download-btn,
.cat-tag {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    box-shadow: none;
    backdrop-filter: none;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
}

.site-header,
.site-footer { background: #fff; }

.blog-hero {
    background: #111827;
    color: #f9fafb;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

/* subtle hover only */
.post-card:hover,
.contact-card:hover,
.download-btn:hover,
.pagination a:hover:not(.active),
.cat-tag:hover,
.btn:hover {
    border-color: var(--border-dark);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    transform: none;
}

/* crazy candy buttons */
.btn {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--candy-1), var(--candy-2));
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.35);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(29, 78, 216, .22);
    transition: transform .18s ease, box-shadow .22s ease, filter .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
}
.btn::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -2px;
    z-index: -2;
    border-radius: inherit;
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--candy-1), var(--candy-2), var(--candy-3), var(--candy-4));
    background-size: 220% 220%;
    animation: candyShift 7s linear infinite;
    opacity: .95;
}
.btn::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -120%;
    left: -40%;
    width: 50%;
    height: 320%;
    transform: rotate(20deg);
    background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,.4), transparent);
    transition: left .5s ease;
    z-index: -1;
}
.btn:hover {
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-1px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(29, 78, 216, .3);
    filter: saturate(1.08) contrast(1.03);
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
}
.btn:hover::after { left: 120%; }
.btn:active { transform: translateY(1px) scale(.965); box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(29, 78, 216, .24); }

.btn-secondary {
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--text);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    box-shadow: none;
}
.btn-secondary::before,
.btn-secondary::after { display: none; }

.btn-danger {
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--danger);
    border-color: #fecaca;
    box-shadow: none;
}
.btn-danger::before,
.btn-danger::after { display: none; }
.btn-danger:hover {
    background: #fef2f2;
    border-color: #fca5a5;
}

/* active states */
.pagination a.active,
.cat-tag.active {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--candy-1), var(--candy-2));
    color: #fff;
    border-color: transparent;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(96,165,250,.3);
}

/* improve text contrast in places that were too bright on dark theme */
.post-card-body p,
.post-header time,
.stat-label,
.admin-table th,
.form-group label,
.hint,
.modal-body {
    color: var(--muted);
}
.post-content { color: var(--text); font-weight: 400; }

.post-header h1,
.post-card-body h2 a,
.contact-label,
.admin-header h1,
h1, h2, h3 { color: var(--text); }

/* links/badges */
.auto-link {
    color: #1d4ed8;
    background: #eff6ff;
    border-color: #bfdbfe;
}
.auto-link:hover {
    background: #dbeafe;
    color: #1e40af;
    border-color: #93c5fd;
}
.click-count { background: #2563eb; }

.admin-sidebar {
    background: #0f172a;
    border-right: 1px solid #1e293b;
}
.sidebar-nav a.active { background: #1e293b; }

.form-group input[type="text"],
.form-group input[type="password"],
.form-group input[type="url"],
.form-group input[type="tel"],
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
    background: #fff;
    border-color: var(--border);
    color: var(--text);
    font-weight: 400;
}
.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
    border-color: #93c5fd;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(59,130,246,.12);
}

.admin-table tr:hover td { background: #f8fafc; }

.image-modal-overlay { background: rgba(15,23,42,.88); }

/* ===== Candy Animations ===== */
@keyframes candyShift {
    0% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
    100% { background-position: 200% 50%; }
}
@keyframes floaty {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-3px); }
}
@keyframes bubblePop {
    0% { transform: scale(0); opacity: .45; }
    70% { transform: scale(1); opacity: .2; }
    100% { transform: scale(1.35); opacity: 0; }
}
@keyframes shineSweep {
    0% { transform: translateX(0) rotate(18deg); }
    100% { transform: translateX(420%) rotate(18deg); }
}
@keyframes auroraMove {
    0%   { transform: translate3d(0,0,0) scale(1); }
    50%  { transform: translate3d(0,-8px,0) scale(1.03); }
    100% { transform: translate3d(0,8px,0) scale(1.06); }
}
@keyframes bubbleDrift {
    0%,100% { transform: translateY(0) translateX(0); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-10px) translateX(8px); }
}

/* cards get subtle candy lift */
.post-card,
.contact-card,
.download-btn,
.cat-tag,
.pagination a {
    transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .22s ease, border-color .2s ease, background .2s ease;
}
.post-card,
.contact-card {
    position: relative;
}
.post-card::after,
.contact-card::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: -40%;
    top: -120%;
    width: 34%;
    height: 320%;
    transform: rotate(18deg);
    background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,.45), transparent);
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.post-card:hover,
.contact-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.01);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(2,6,23,.11);
}
.post-card:hover::after,
.contact-card:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
    animation: shineSweep .7s ease;
}
.download-btn:hover,
.cat-tag:hover,
.pagination a:hover:not(.active) {
    transform: translateY(-1px) scale(1.02);
}

/* Bubbly utility class (optional use in HTML) */
.btn-bubbly {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.btn-bubbly::before,
.btn-bubbly::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(255,255,255,.9), rgba(255,255,255,.15) 60%, transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0;
}
.btn-bubbly::before { left: 18%; bottom: -8px; }
.btn-bubbly::after  { right: 16%; bottom: -10px; }

.btn-bubbly:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
    animation: bubblePop .45s ease-out;
}
.btn-bubbly:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
    animation: bubblePop .5s ease-out .08s;
}
.btn-bubbly:active::before,
.btn-bubbly:active::after {
    opacity: 1;
    animation: bubblePop .35s ease-out;
}

/* tiny moving candy for badges */
.cat-badge {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.cat-badge::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,.45), transparent);
    transform: translateX(-130%);
}
.cat-badge:hover::after {
    transform: translateX(130%);
    transition: transform .55s ease;
}

/* hero title float if present */
.blog-hero .hero-content h2 {
    animation: floaty 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* accessibility: reduce motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .btn,
    .post-card,
    .contact-card,
    .download-btn,
    .cat-tag,
    .pagination a,
    .cat-badge,
    .blog-hero .hero-content h2,
    body::after,
    .blog-hero::before,
    .blog-hero::after {
        animation: none !important;
        transition: none !important;
    }
    .btn::before,
    .btn::after,
    .btn-bubbly::before,
    .btn-bubbly::after,
    .cat-badge::after {
        animation: none !important;
        transition: none !important;
    }
}