/* Story Clean Final
   One stylesheet for story.html.
   Replaces the broken stack of old Story CSS patch layers. */

.story-v2-page,
.story-v2-page * {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.story-v2-page {
  background: #020817;
  color: rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.92);
}

.story-v2-main {
  width: 100%;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  padding-top: 138px;
}

.story-v2-main,
.story-v2-main p,
.story-v2-main li,
.story-v2-main small,
.story-v2-main span,
.story-v2-main a,
.story-v2-main button {
  font-family: ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif !important;
}

.story-v2-main h1,
.story-v2-main h2,
.story-v2-main h3 {
  font-family: ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif !important;
  color: white;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  line-height: 1.08;
}

.story-v2-main p {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  line-height: 1.72;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  color: rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
}

.story-v2-kicker,
.story-v2-section-label,
.story-card-label {
  color: rgb(34, 211, 238);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

/* HERO: one clean banner system */
.story-v3-hero {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1.6rem 0 4rem;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 78% 40%, rgba(0, 242, 255, 0.12), transparent 40%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(2, 8, 23, 0.98), rgba(2, 8, 23, 0.92));
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 242, 255, 0.18);
  overflow: visible;
}

.story-v3-hero-stage {
  position: relative;
  width: min(99vw, 1920px);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0;
  display: block;
}

.story-v3-image-panel {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 242, 255, 0.34);
  border-radius: 30px;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(2, 8, 23, 0.58), rgba(8, 20, 40, 0.2));
  box-shadow:
    0 0 22px rgba(0, 242, 255, 0.18),
    0 0 64px rgba(0, 242, 255, 0.12),
    0 34px 120px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.42);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.story-v3-image-panel img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  max-height: 900px;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: center center;
  border-radius: 20px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Text overlay: right dark spot */
.story-v3-copy-panel {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 9;
  right: clamp(34px, 4.2vw, 96px);
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: min(520px, 32vw);
  margin: 0;
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 2.2vw, 2.65rem);
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(
      90deg,
      rgba(2, 8, 23, 0.18),
      rgba(2, 8, 23, 0.72),
      rgba(2, 8, 23, 0.93)
    );
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  box-shadow:
    -18px 0 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.30),
    0 0 24px rgba(0, 242, 255, 0.08);
}

.story-v3-copy-panel .story-v2-kicker {
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  color: rgb(34, 211, 238);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.story-v3-copy-panel h1 {
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 460px;
  font-size: clamp(2.65rem, 3.35vw, 4.8rem);
  line-height: 1.02;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: white;
  text-shadow:
    0 0 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95),
    0 0 52px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.70);
}

.story-v3-copy-panel p:not(.story-v2-kicker) {
  margin: 1.05rem 0 0;
  max-width: 430px;
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.94);
  text-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.88);
}

.story-v3-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 1.35rem;
}

.story-v2-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 44px;
  padding: 0 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  text-decoration: none;
  text-transform: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
}

.story-v2-btn.primary {
  color: #001017;
  background: rgb(34, 211, 238);
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(0, 242, 255, 0.28);
}

.story-v2-btn.secondary {
  color: rgb(103, 232, 249);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 242, 255, 0.38);
  background: rgba(2, 8, 23, 0.38);
}

/* visible star clusters */
.story-v3-hero-stage::before,
.story-v3-hero-stage::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 6;
  width: 280px;
  height: 280px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  opacity: 1;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(0, 242, 255, 0.35));
}

.story-v3-hero-stage::before {
  top: -32px;
  right: 7%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 18% 24%, rgba(255,255,255,0.98) 0 1.8px, transparent 3px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 34% 12%, rgba(0,242,255,0.9) 0 1.6px, transparent 2.8px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 54% 28%, rgba(255,255,255,0.98) 0 1.8px, transparent 3px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 74% 16%, rgba(0,242,255,0.88) 0 1.6px, transparent 2.8px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 86% 34%, rgba(255,255,255,0.95) 0 1.7px, transparent 2.9px);
}

.story-v3-hero-stage::after {
  bottom: -10px;
  left: 4%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 12% 20%, rgba(255,255,255,0.98) 0 1.8px, transparent 3px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 10%, rgba(0,242,255,0.9) 0 1.6px, transparent 2.8px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 26%, rgba(255,255,255,0.98) 0 1.8px, transparent 3px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 68% 14%, rgba(0,242,255,0.88) 0 1.6px, transparent 2.8px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 84% 34%, rgba(255,255,255,0.95) 0 1.7px, transparent 2.9px);
}

/* page sections */
.story-v2-origin,
.story-v2-founder-band,
.story-v2-esther-identity,
.story-v2-mission,
.story-v2-video,
.story-v2-final-cta {
  padding: 6.5rem max(5vw, 64px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 242, 255, 0.14);
}

.story-v2-wide,
.story-v2-founder-grid,
.story-v2-identity-grid,
.story-v2-video-grid,
.story-v2-final-grid {
  width: min(1700px, 100%);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.story-v2-origin {
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(2, 8, 23, 0.58), rgba(2, 8, 23, 0.9)),
    linear-gradient(rgba(0, 242, 255, 0.035) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 242, 255, 0.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: auto, 76px 76px, 76px 76px;
}

.story-v2-origin-grid {
  margin-top: 2.2rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.9fr) minmax(440px, 0.65fr);
  gap: 7rem;
  align-items: end;
}

.story-v2-origin h2,
.story-v2-founder-copy h2,
.story-v2-identity-grid h2,
.story-v2-mission-head h2,
.story-v2-video-grid h2,
.story-v2-final-grid h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 2.8vw, 3.35rem);
  line-height: 1.12;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  max-width: 820px;
}

.story-v2-founder-grid,
.story-v2-founder-grid.reverse,
.story-v2-identity-grid,
.story-v2-video-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(420px, 0.75fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 6rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.story-v2-founder-grid.reverse {
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(420px, 0.75fr);
}

.story-v2-founder-image img,
.story-v2-identity-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 520px;
  max-height: 660px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  border-radius: 28px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 242, 255, 0.24);
  box-shadow: 0 32px 110px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.38);
}

.story-v2-mission {
  background: rgba(2, 8, 23, 0.68);
}

.story-v2-module-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

.story-v2-module-row article,
.story-v2-video-box {
  padding: 32px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 242, 255, 0.22);
  background: rgba(2, 8, 23, 0.5);
}

.story-v2-video-box {
  min-height: 320px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.story-v2-final-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) auto;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .story-v2-main {
    padding-top: 106px;
  }

  .story-v3-hero {
    padding: 2rem 20px 3rem;
  }

  .story-v3-hero-stage {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .story-v3-copy-panel {
    position: relative;
    right: auto;
    top: auto;
    transform: none;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: none;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    border-radius: 18px;
  }

  .story-v3-copy-panel h1 {
    max-width: 640px;
    font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 9vw, 4.6rem);
  }

  .story-v3-copy-panel p:not(.story-v2-kicker) {
    max-width: 620px;
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .story-v3-hero-stage::before,
  .story-v3-hero-stage::after {
    display: none;
  }

  .story-v2-origin-grid,
  .story-v2-founder-grid,
  .story-v2-founder-grid.reverse,
  .story-v2-identity-grid,
  .story-v2-video-grid,
  .story-v2-final-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .story-v2-module-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .story-v2-main {
    padding-top: 92px;
  }

  .story-v2-origin,
  .story-v2-founder-band,
  .story-v2-esther-identity,
  .story-v2-mission,
  .story-v2-video,
  .story-v2-final-cta {
    padding-left: 22px;
    padding-right: 22px;
  }

  .story-v2-main p {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .story-v2-founder-image img,
  .story-v2-identity-frame img {
    min-height: 320px;
  }
}

/* === STORY FINAL POLISH + HERO GLARE === */

/* Keep full-width feeling controlled on desktop / ultra-wide */
.story-v3-hero-stage {
  width: min(92vw, 1760px) !important;
  max-width: 1760px !important;
  margin-left: auto !important;
  margin-right: auto !important;
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: visible !important;
}

/* Bring banner down slightly and give it more presence */
.story-v3-hero {
  padding-top: 4.4rem !important;
  padding-bottom: 5.25rem !important;
  border-bottom: 0 !important;
  overflow: visible !important;
}

/* Larger, cleaner banner without visible square line */
.story-v3-image-panel {
  position: relative !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  border: 0 !important;
  outline: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 44px rgba(0, 242, 255, 0.16),
    0 0 90px rgba(0, 242, 255, 0.10),
    0 34px 120px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.42) !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

.story-v3-image-panel img {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: auto !important;
  max-height: 900px !important;
  display: block !important;
  object-fit: contain !important;
  object-position: center center !important;
  border: 0 !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 2 !important;
}

/* Dark readability sweep behind overlay */
.story-v3-image-panel::before {
  content: "" !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  z-index: 4 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  bottom: 0 !important;
  width: 44% !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  background:
    linear-gradient(
      90deg,
      rgba(2, 8, 23, 0.72),
      rgba(2, 8, 23, 0.34),
      transparent
    ) !important;
}

/* Animated glare sweep over banner */
.story-v3-image-panel::after {
  content: "" !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  z-index: 7 !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  bottom: 0 !important;
  left: -42% !important;
  width: 34% !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  background:
    linear-gradient(
      110deg,
      transparent 0%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) 38%,
      rgba(0, 242, 255, 0.18) 50%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 58%,
      transparent 100%
    ) !important;
  filter: blur(0.5px) drop-shadow(0 0 22px rgba(0, 242, 255, 0.35)) !important;
  mix-blend-mode: screen !important;
  animation: estherBannerGlare 6.8s ease-in-out infinite !important;
}

/* Hero overlay text: larger and readable */
.story-v3-copy-panel {
  left: clamp(56px, 4.6vw, 104px) !important;
  right: auto !important;
  width: min(620px, 34vw) !important;
  padding: clamp(2rem, 2.4vw, 3rem) !important;
  border: 0 !important;
  border-radius: 24px !important;
  background:
    linear-gradient(
      90deg,
      rgba(2, 8, 23, 0.96),
      rgba(2, 8, 23, 0.80),
      rgba(2, 8, 23, 0.26)
    ) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
  box-shadow:
    22px 0 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.42),
    0 0 30px rgba(0, 242, 255, 0.09) !important;
}

.story-v3-copy-panel .story-v2-kicker {
  font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em !important;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem !important;
}

.story-v3-copy-panel h1 {
  max-width: 560px !important;
  font-size: clamp(3.25rem, 3.8vw, 5.9rem) !important;
  line-height: 1.02 !important;
  font-weight: 650 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.05em !important;
}

.story-v3-copy-panel p:not(.story-v2-kicker) {
  max-width: 540px !important;
  font-size: 1.22rem !important;
  line-height: 1.68 !important;
}

.story-v3-copy-panel .story-v2-btn {
  min-height: 50px !important;
  padding: 0 22px !important;
  font-size: 0.92rem !important;
}

/* Animated burst stars around banner */
.story-v3-hero-stage::before,
.story-v3-hero-stage::after {
  content: "" !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  z-index: 8 !important;
  width: 340px !important;
  height: 340px !important;
  border-radius: 999px !important;
  opacity: 0.95 !important;
  filter:
    drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(0, 242, 255, 0.75))
    drop-shadow(0 0 28px rgba(0, 242, 255, 0.35)) !important;
}

.story-v3-hero-stage::before {
  top: -50px !important;
  right: 8% !important;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 14% 18%, white 0 2px, transparent 4px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 8%, rgba(0,242,255,1) 0 1.9px, transparent 3.8px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 48% 25%, white 0 2px, transparent 4px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 66% 12%, rgba(0,242,255,1) 0 1.9px, transparent 3.8px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 86% 32%, white 0 2px, transparent 4px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 68% 52%, rgba(0,242,255,0.95) 0 1.8px, transparent 3.6px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 36% 60%, white 0 1.9px, transparent 3.8px);
  animation: estherBurstDriftA 6s ease-in-out infinite !important;
}

.story-v3-hero-stage::after {
  bottom: -38px !important;
  left: 5% !important;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 22%, white 0 2px, transparent 4px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 28% 10%, rgba(0,242,255,1) 0 1.9px, transparent 3.8px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 48% 26%, white 0 2px, transparent 4px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 68% 14%, rgba(0,242,255,1) 0 1.9px, transparent 3.8px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 84% 36%, white 0 2px, transparent 4px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 58% 58%, rgba(0,242,255,0.95) 0 1.8px, transparent 3.6px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 68%, white 0 1.9px, transparent 3.8px);
  animation: estherBurstDriftB 7s ease-in-out infinite !important;
}

/* Invisible desktop section breakpoints */
@media (min-width: 901px) {
  .story-v2-origin,
  .story-v2-founder-band,
  .story-v2-esther-identity,
  .story-v2-mission,
  .story-v2-video,
  .story-v2-final-cta {
    border-top: 0 !important;
    border-bottom: 0 !important;
    background-color: transparent !important;
  }

  .story-v2-page {
    background:
      radial-gradient(circle at 50% 8%, rgba(0, 242, 255, 0.08), transparent 32%),
      radial-gradient(circle at 20% 45%, rgba(0, 80, 120, 0.08), transparent 30%),
      radial-gradient(circle at 80% 68%, rgba(0, 242, 255, 0.06), transparent 32%),
      #020817 !important;
  }
}

/* Desktop content scale polish */
.story-v2-origin h2,
.story-v2-founder-copy h2,
.story-v2-identity-grid h2,
.story-v2-mission-head h2,
.story-v2-video-grid h2,
.story-v2-final-grid h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 2.6vw, 3.55rem) !important;
  line-height: 1.12 !important;
  max-width: 800px !important;
}

.story-v2-main p {
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 0.66vw, 1.2rem) !important;
  line-height: 1.74 !important;
}

/* Ultra-wide control */
@media (min-width: 1800px) {
  .story-v3-hero-stage {
    width: 1760px !important;
    max-width: 1760px !important;
  }

  .story-v2-wide,
  .story-v2-founder-grid,
  .story-v2-identity-grid,
  .story-v2-video-grid,
  .story-v2-final-grid {
    width: 1480px !important;
    max-width: 1480px !important;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 2400px) {
  .story-v3-hero-stage {
    width: 1840px !important;
    max-width: 1840px !important;
  }

  .story-v2-wide,
  .story-v2-founder-grid,
  .story-v2-identity-grid,
  .story-v2-video-grid,
  .story-v2-final-grid {
    width: 1540px !important;
    max-width: 1540px !important;
  }
}

/* Animations */
@keyframes estherBannerGlare {
  0%, 58% {
    transform: translateX(0) skewX(-12deg);
    opacity: 0;
  }
  68% {
    opacity: 1;
  }
  88% {
    transform: translateX(430%) skewX(-12deg);
    opacity: 0.55;
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateX(430%) skewX(-12deg);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

@keyframes estherBurstDriftA {
  0%, 100% {
    opacity: 0.52;
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(0.92) rotate(0deg);
  }
  50% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translate3d(-22px, 18px, 0) scale(1.08) rotate(6deg);
  }
}

@keyframes estherBurstDriftB {
  0%, 100% {
    opacity: 0.5;
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(0.9) rotate(0deg);
  }
  50% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translate3d(24px, -16px, 0) scale(1.1) rotate(-7deg);
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .story-v3-image-panel::after,
  .story-v3-hero-stage::before,
  .story-v3-hero-stage::after {
    animation: none !important;
  }
}

/* Mobile safety */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .story-v3-hero {
    padding: 2.5rem 20px 3rem !important;
  }

  .story-v3-hero-stage {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }

  .story-v3-copy-panel {
    position: relative !important;
    left: auto !important;
    right: auto !important;
    top: auto !important;
    transform: none !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: none !important;
    margin-top: 1rem !important;
  }

  .story-v3-image-panel::before,
  .story-v3-hero-stage::before,
  .story-v3-hero-stage::after {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .story-v3-copy-panel h1 {
    max-width: 720px !important;
    font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 10vw, 5rem) !important;
  }

  .story-v3-copy-panel p:not(.story-v2-kicker) {
    max-width: 720px !important;
    font-size: 1.08rem !important;
  }
}

/* === STORY SOFT HERO ANIMATION OVERRIDE ===
   Smooth, subtle glare. No harsh burst effect. */

/* Softer banner glow */
.story-v3-image-panel {
  box-shadow:
    0 0 24px rgba(0, 242, 255, 0.10),
    0 0 56px rgba(0, 242, 255, 0.06),
    0 32px 110px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.38) !important;
}

/* Smooth subtle glare across the banner */
.story-v3-image-panel::after {
  content: "" !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  z-index: 7 !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  bottom: 0 !important;
  left: -28% !important;
  width: 18% !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  background:
    linear-gradient(
      110deg,
      transparent 0%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025) 42%,
      rgba(0, 242, 255, 0.075) 50%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025) 58%,
      transparent 100%
    ) !important;
  filter: blur(1.5px) drop-shadow(0 0 14px rgba(0, 242, 255, 0.18)) !important;
  mix-blend-mode: screen !important;
  opacity: 0 !important;
  animation: estherSoftBannerGlare 13s ease-in-out infinite !important;
}

/* Replace strong burst stars with soft slow twinkles */
.story-v3-hero-stage::before,
.story-v3-hero-stage::after {
  content: "" !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  z-index: 8 !important;
  width: 240px !important;
  height: 240px !important;
  border-radius: 999px !important;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(0, 242, 255, 0.28)) !important;
  opacity: 0.35 !important;
}

.story-v3-hero-stage::before {
  top: -28px !important;
  right: 10% !important;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 18% 24%, rgba(255,255,255,0.75) 0 1px, transparent 2.5px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 38% 12%, rgba(0,242,255,0.65) 0 1px, transparent 2.5px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 62% 28%, rgba(255,255,255,0.62) 0 1px, transparent 2.5px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 18%, rgba(0,242,255,0.58) 0 1px, transparent 2.5px);
  animation: estherSoftStarTwinkleA 9s ease-in-out infinite !important;
}

.story-v3-hero-stage::after {
  bottom: -22px !important;
  left: 8% !important;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 14% 26%, rgba(255,255,255,0.68) 0 1px, transparent 2.5px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 34% 14%, rgba(0,242,255,0.58) 0 1px, transparent 2.5px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 58% 34%, rgba(255,255,255,0.62) 0 1px, transparent 2.5px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 78% 20%, rgba(0,242,255,0.55) 0 1px, transparent 2.5px);
  animation: estherSoftStarTwinkleB 11s ease-in-out infinite !important;
}

/* No sudden flash. Slow entrance, smooth crossing, soft exit. */
@keyframes estherSoftBannerGlare {
  0%, 45% {
    transform: translateX(0) skewX(-10deg);
    opacity: 0;
  }
  55% {
    opacity: 0.42;
  }
  75% {
    opacity: 0.26;
  }
  92%, 100% {
    transform: translateX(720%) skewX(-10deg);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

@keyframes estherSoftStarTwinkleA {
  0%, 100% {
    opacity: 0.18;
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(0.96);
  }
  50% {
    opacity: 0.48;
    transform: translate3d(-8px, 6px, 0) scale(1.02);
  }
}

@keyframes estherSoftStarTwinkleB {
  0%, 100% {
    opacity: 0.16;
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(0.95);
  }
  50% {
    opacity: 0.42;
    transform: translate3d(8px, -6px, 0) scale(1.03);
  }
}

/* Respect reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .story-v3-image-panel::after,
  .story-v3-hero-stage::before,
  .story-v3-hero-stage::after {
    animation: none !important;
  }
}

/* === STORY VISIBLE SMOOTH HERO ANIMATION ===
   Visible movement, smooth timing, not harsh. */

/* Keep the banner glow soft but alive */
.story-v3-image-panel {
  box-shadow:
    0 0 28px rgba(0, 242, 255, 0.14),
    0 0 70px rgba(0, 242, 255, 0.08),
    0 34px 120px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.42) !important;
}

/* Smooth moving glare across the banner */
.story-v3-image-panel::after {
  content: "" !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  z-index: 7 !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  bottom: 0 !important;
  left: -30% !important;
  width: 26% !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  background:
    linear-gradient(
      110deg,
      transparent 0%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035) 38%,
      rgba(0, 242, 255, 0.13) 50%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 60%,
      transparent 100%
    ) !important;
  filter: blur(1px) drop-shadow(0 0 18px rgba(0, 242, 255, 0.24)) !important;
  mix-blend-mode: screen !important;
  opacity: 0.75 !important;
  animation: estherVisibleGlare 7.5s linear infinite !important;
}

/* Real visible star layer over the banner */
.story-hero-soft-stars {
  position: absolute !important;
  inset: 0 !important;
  z-index: 8 !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

.story-hero-soft-stars::before,
.story-hero-soft-stars::after {
  content: "" !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  inset: 0 !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  background-repeat: repeat !important;
  mix-blend-mode: screen !important;
}

/* Small moving stars */
.story-hero-soft-stars::before {
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.9) 0 1.4px, transparent 2.4px),
    radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,242,255,0.78) 0 1.2px, transparent 2.2px),
    radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.58) 0 1px, transparent 2px);
  background-size: 180px 180px, 260px 260px, 360px 360px;
  background-position: 18px 22px, 120px 80px, 60px 140px;
  opacity: 0.42 !important;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(0, 242, 255, 0.35));
  animation: estherStarDrift 18s linear infinite !important;
}

/* Slightly larger twinkles */
.story-hero-soft-stars::after {
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,242,255,0.85) 0 1.8px, transparent 3.2px),
    radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.78) 0 1.5px, transparent 2.8px);
  background-size: 420px 420px, 560px 560px;
  background-position: 80px 40px, 300px 180px;
  opacity: 0.32 !important;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(0, 242, 255, 0.45));
  animation: estherStarPulseMove 9s ease-in-out infinite !important;
}

/* Keep text above the stars */
.story-v3-copy-panel {
  z-index: 12 !important;
}

/* Image remains under animation */
.story-v3-image-panel {
  z-index: 2 !important;
}

/* Smooth glare, no waiting period */
@keyframes estherVisibleGlare {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0) skewX(-12deg);
    opacity: 0;
  }

  12% {
    opacity: 0.55;
  }

  45% {
    opacity: 0.82;
  }

  72% {
    opacity: 0.38;
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateX(520%) skewX(-12deg);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

@keyframes estherStarDrift {
  0% {
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translate3d(-120px, 90px, 0);
  }
}

@keyframes estherStarPulseMove {
  0%, 100% {
    opacity: 0.18;
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(0.98);
  }

  50% {
    opacity: 0.46;
    transform: translate3d(22px, -14px, 0) scale(1.03);
  }
}

/* Remove old harsh burst pseudo animation if still present */
.story-v3-hero-stage::before,
.story-v3-hero-stage::after {
  opacity: 0.22 !important;
  animation: estherSoftCornerTwinkle 8s ease-in-out infinite !important;
}

@keyframes estherSoftCornerTwinkle {
  0%, 100% {
    opacity: 0.12;
    transform: scale(0.98);
  }

  50% {
    opacity: 0.32;
    transform: scale(1.03);
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .story-v3-image-panel::after,
  .story-hero-soft-stars::before,
  .story-hero-soft-stars::after,
  .story-v3-hero-stage::before,
  .story-v3-hero-stage::after {
    animation: none !important;
  }
}

/* === STORY HERO BOTTOM DIVIDER ===
   Subtle separator line between hero banner and body. */

.story-v3-hero {
  position: relative !important;
}

.story-v3-hero::after {
  content: "" !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  left: 50% !important;
  bottom: 0 !important;
  transform: translateX(-50%) !important;
  width: min(1760px, 92vw) !important;
  height: 1px !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent,
    rgba(0, 242, 255, 0.18),
    rgba(0, 242, 255, 0.62),
    rgba(0, 242, 255, 0.18),
    transparent
  ) !important;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 14px rgba(0, 242, 255, 0.35),
    0 0 34px rgba(0, 242, 255, 0.16) !important;
  z-index: 20 !important;
}

.story-v2-origin {
  padding-top: 7.25rem !important;
}

/* === STORY PARAGRAPH MATCH HERO STYLE ===
   Makes story body <p> text closer to the hero/header paragraph style. */

.story-v2-main p:not(.story-v2-kicker):not(.story-card-label),
.story-v2-origin p,
.story-v2-founder-copy p:not(.story-v2-kicker),
.story-v2-identity-grid p:not(.story-v2-kicker),
.story-v2-mission p:not(.story-v2-kicker),
.story-v2-video p:not(.story-v2-kicker),
.story-v2-final-cta p:not(.story-v2-kicker) {
  font-size: clamp(1.14rem, 0.82vw, 1.26rem) !important;
  line-height: 1.72 !important;
  font-weight: 400 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0 !important;
  color: rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.94) !important;
  max-width: 720px !important;
}

/* Origin paragraph on the right: make it readable like the hero paragraph */
.story-v2-origin-grid > p,
.story-v2-origin-grid p {
  font-size: clamp(1.16rem, 0.86vw, 1.28rem) !important;
  line-height: 1.75 !important;
  color: rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.94) !important;
  max-width: 760px !important;
}

/* Founder paragraphs */
.story-v2-founder-copy p:not(.story-v2-kicker) {
  max-width: 760px !important;
}

/* Mission module card text: readable but not oversized */
.story-v2-module-row article p {
  font-size: 1.05rem !important;
  line-height: 1.65 !important;
  color: rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.88) !important;
  max-width: none !important;
}

/* Video placeholder small text should stay controlled */
.story-v2-video-box small,
.story-v2-video-box p {
  font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  line-height: 1.55 !important;
}

/* Hero paragraph remains the strongest reference */
.story-v3-copy-panel p:not(.story-v2-kicker) {
  font-size: clamp(1.18rem, 0.9vw, 1.32rem) !important;
  line-height: 1.68 !important;
  color: rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.96) !important;
  max-width: 560px !important;
}

/* Labels stay small and technical */
.story-v2-kicker,
.story-v2-section-label,
.story-card-label {
  font-size: 0.84rem !important;
  line-height: 1.25 !important;
  color: rgb(34, 211, 238) !important;
}

/* Mobile safety */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .story-v2-main p:not(.story-v2-kicker):not(.story-card-label),
  .story-v2-origin p,
  .story-v2-founder-copy p:not(.story-v2-kicker),
  .story-v2-identity-grid p:not(.story-v2-kicker),
  .story-v2-mission p:not(.story-v2-kicker),
  .story-v2-video p:not(.story-v2-kicker),
  .story-v2-final-cta p:not(.story-v2-kicker) {
    font-size: 1.03rem !important;
    line-height: 1.68 !important;
  }
}