/*
Theme Name: Alcove
Theme URI: #
Author: Theme Developer
Author URI: #
Description: Minimalist productivity blog theme inspired by Alcove. Clean typography, ample whitespace, focused reading experience.
Version: 1.6.0*/

/* ==========================================================================
   CSS Variables
   ========================================================================== */
:root {
    /* Colors - Alcove-inspired minimal palette */
    --alcove-color-primary: #000000;
    --alcove-color-secondary: #37352f;
    --alcove-color-accent: #2eaadc;
    --alcove-color-border: #e4e4e4;
    --alcove-color-bg: #ffffff;
    --alcove-color-bg-alt: #f7f6f3;
    --alcove-color-bg-hover: #f1f1ef;
    --alcove-color-text: #37352f;
    --alcove-color-text-light: #787774;
    --alcove-color-link: #37352f;
    --alcove-color-link-hover: #2eaadc;

    /* Typography */
    --alcove-font-heading: "Inter", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif;
    --alcove-font-body: "Inter", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif;
    --alcove-font-mono: 'SFMono-Regular', Menlo, Consolas, 'PT Mono', 'Liberation Mono', monospace;

    /* Sizes */
    --alcove-font-size-base: 16px;
    --alcove-font-size-heading: 40px;
    --alcove-line-height-body: 1.6;
    --alcove-line-height-heading: 1.2;
    --alcove-letter-spacing-heading: -0.02em;
    --alcove-border-radius: 6px;
    --alcove-border-radius-lg: 12px;
    --alcove-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(55,53,47,0.06), 0 4px 12px rgba(55,53,47,0.06);
    --alcove-shadow-hover: 0 4px 12px rgba(55,53,47,0.12), 0 12px 28px rgba(55,53,47,0.06);
    --alcove-color-primary-light: rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    --alcove-color-accent-bg: rgba(46,170,220,0.06);
    --alcove-content-spacing: 24px;
    --alcove-content-width: 900px;
    --alcove-sidebar-width: 280px;

    /* Spacing */
    --alcove-gap: 24px;
    --alcove-gap-sm: 12px;
    --alcove-gap-lg: 48px;
}

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

html {
    font-size: var(--alcove-font-size-base);
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    font-family: var(--alcove-font-body);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: var(--alcove-line-height-body);
    color: var(--alcove-color-text);
    background-color: var(--alcove-color-bg);
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Typography
   ========================================================================== */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: var(--alcove-font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: var(--alcove-line-height-heading);
    letter-spacing: var(--alcove-letter-spacing-heading);
    margin: 0 0 0.5em;
    color: var(--alcove-color-primary);
}

h1 { font-size: 2.5rem; font-weight: 700; }
h2 { font-size: 1.875rem; font-weight: 600; }
h3 { font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 600; }
h4 { font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 600; }
h5 { font-size: 1.125rem; font-weight: 600; }
h6 { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; }

p {
    margin: 0 0 1em;
}

a {
    color: var(--alcove-color-link);
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-decoration-color: rgba(55, 53, 47, 0.4);
    text-underline-offset: 3px;
    transition: color 0.15s ease, text-decoration-color 0.15s ease;
}

a:hover,
a:focus {
    color: var(--alcove-color-link-hover);
    text-decoration-color: var(--alcove-color-accent);
}

a:focus {
    outline: 2px solid var(--alcove-color-accent);
    outline-offset: 2px;
}

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

code, pre {
    font-family: var(--alcove-font-mono);
    font-size: 0.875em;
    background: var(--alcove-color-bg-alt);
    border-radius: var(--alcove-border-radius);
}

code {
    padding: 0.2em 0.4em;
    color: #eb5757;
}

pre {
    padding: 1em;
    overflow-x: auto;
}

pre code {
    padding: 0;
    background: none;
    color: inherit;
}

blockquote {
    margin: 1.5em 0;
    padding-left: 1em;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--alcove-color-primary);
    color: var(--alcove-color-text);
    font-style: normal;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Accessibility
   ========================================================================== */
.alcove-sr-only {
    clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);
    position: absolute !important;
    height: 1px;
    width: 1px;
    overflow: hidden;
    word-wrap: normal !important;
}

.alcove-skip-link {
    background: var(--alcove-color-primary);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    position: absolute;
    top: -100px;
    left: 0;
    z-index: 9999;
    transition: top 0.3s;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.alcove-skip-link:focus {
    top: 0;
    outline: none;
    color: #fff;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Layout
   ========================================================================== */
.alcove-container {
    max-width: var(--alcove-content-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--alcove-gap);
}

.alcove-container--wide {
    max-width: 1200px;
}

.alcove-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--alcove-gap-lg);
}

.alcove-main {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}

.alcove-aside {
    width: var(--alcove-sidebar-width);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Header - Alcove-style minimal
   ========================================================================== */
.alcove-header {
    background: var(--alcove-color-bg);
    padding: var(--alcove-gap) 0;
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 100;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--alcove-color-border);
}

.alcove-header-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: var(--alcove-gap);
}

.alcove-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--alcove-gap-sm);
}

.alcove-logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.alcove-logo img {
    height: 2rem;
    width: auto;
    max-height: 2.5rem;
    max-width: 180px;
    object-fit: contain;
}

a.alcove-site-title {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin: 0;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    color: var(--alcove-color-primary);
    text-decoration: none;
}

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

.alcove-tagline {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--alcove-color-text-light);
    margin: 0;
    display: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Navigation - Alcove-style tabs
   ========================================================================== */
.alcove-nav {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--alcove-gap-sm);
}

.alcove-nav-menu,
.alcove-menu {
    display: flex;
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    gap: 4px;
}

.alcove-nav-menu li,
.alcove-menu li {
    position: relative;
}

.alcove-nav-menu a,
.alcove-menu a {
    display: block;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    color: var(--alcove-color-text-light);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: var(--alcove-border-radius);
    transition: background 0.15s ease, color 0.15s ease;
}

.alcove-nav-menu a:hover,
.alcove-nav-menu a:focus,
.alcove-menu a:hover,
.alcove-menu a:focus {
    background: var(--alcove-color-bg-hover);
    color: var(--alcove-color-text);
}

.alcove-nav-menu .current-menu-item > a,
.alcove-menu .current-menu-item > a {
    background: var(--alcove-color-bg-alt);
    color: var(--alcove-color-text);
}

.alcove-nav-menu .sub-menu, .alcove-menu .sub-menu, .alcove-mobile-menu .sub-menu { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.alcove-mobile-menu li { position: relative; }
.pbn-submenu-toggle { display: none; background: transparent; border: none; color: inherit; cursor: pointer; padding: 4px; }
@media (min-width: 769px) {
    .alcove-nav-menu .sub-menu, .alcove-menu .sub-menu { position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 0; min-width: 220px; background: var(--alcove-color-bg); border: 1px solid var(--alcove-color-border); padding: 6px; border-radius: var(--alcove-border-radius); opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(8px); transition: opacity 0.18s, transform 0.18s, visibility 0s linear 0.18s; z-index: 1000; box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.12); }
    .alcove-nav-menu > li:hover > .sub-menu, .alcove-nav-menu > li:focus-within > .sub-menu, .alcove-nav-menu > li.is-open > .sub-menu,
    .alcove-menu > li:hover > .sub-menu, .alcove-menu > li:focus-within > .sub-menu, .alcove-menu > li.is-open > .sub-menu,
    .alcove-nav-menu .sub-menu li:hover > .sub-menu, .alcove-nav-menu .sub-menu li:focus-within > .sub-menu, .alcove-nav-menu .sub-menu li.is-open > .sub-menu,
    .alcove-menu .sub-menu li:hover > .sub-menu, .alcove-menu .sub-menu li:focus-within > .sub-menu, .alcove-menu .sub-menu li.is-open > .sub-menu {
        opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0); transition: opacity 0.18s, transform 0.18s, visibility 0s linear 0s;
    }
    .alcove-nav-menu .sub-menu a, .alcove-menu .sub-menu a { padding: 8px 12px; font-size: 0.85rem; white-space: nowrap; }
    .alcove-nav-menu .sub-menu .sub-menu, .alcove-menu .sub-menu .sub-menu { top: 0; left: 100%; }
    .alcove-nav-menu li.menu-item-has-children > a::after, .alcove-menu li.menu-item-has-children > a::after { content: ''; display: inline-block; width: 0; height: 0; margin-left: 6px; vertical-align: middle; border-left: 4px solid transparent; border-right: 4px solid transparent; border-top: 4px solid currentColor; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .alcove-mobile-menu .sub-menu { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height 0.3s ease; padding: 0; background: var(--alcove-color-bg-alt); }
    .alcove-mobile-menu li.is-open > .sub-menu { max-height: 3000px; }
    .alcove-mobile-menu .sub-menu > li > a { padding-left: 2rem; font-size: 0.9rem; }
    .alcove-mobile-menu .sub-menu .sub-menu > li > a { padding-left: 3rem; }
    .alcove-mobile-menu li.menu-item-has-children > a { padding-right: 48px; }
    .pbn-submenu-toggle { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 40px; height: 40px; position: absolute; right: 0; top: 0; transition: transform 0.2s ease; color: var(--alcove-color-text); }
    .alcove-mobile-menu li.is-open > .pbn-submenu-toggle { transform: rotate(180deg); }
}

/* Mobile menu toggle */
.alcove-menu-toggle {
    display: none;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    padding: 8px;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--alcove-color-text);
}

.alcove-menu-toggle svg {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    display: block;
}

.alcove-menu-toggle span {
    display: block;
    width: 20px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--alcove-color-text);
    margin: 4px 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.alcove-menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(6px) rotate(45deg); }
.alcove-menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.alcove-menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* Search Toggle & Overlay */
.alcove-search-toggle {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    padding: 8px;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--alcove-color-text);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.alcove-search-toggle:hover {
    color: var(--alcove-color-accent);
}

.alcove-search-overlay {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
    z-index: 1000;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.alcove-search-overlay.alcove-search-open {
    display: flex;
}

.alcove-search-overlay-inner {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 600px;
    padding: 2rem;
    position: relative;
}

.alcove-search-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    padding: 1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--alcove-color-text);
}

.alcove-search-close:hover {
    color: var(--alcove-color-accent);
}

.alcove-search-input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--alcove-color-border);
    border-radius: var(--alcove-border-radius);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-family: var(--alcove-font-body);
}

.alcove-search-input:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--alcove-color-accent);
}

.alcove-search-submit {
    display: none;
}

/* Header search */
.alcove-header-search {
    position: relative;
}

.alcove-header-search .search-form {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.alcove-header-search .search-field {
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border: 1px solid var(--alcove-color-border);
    border-radius: var(--alcove-border-radius);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    width: 200px;
    background: var(--alcove-color-bg-alt);
    transition: border-color 0.15s ease, background 0.15s ease;
}

.alcove-header-search .search-field:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--alcove-color-accent);
    background: var(--alcove-color-bg);
}

.alcove-header-search .search-submit {
    display: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Content
   ========================================================================== */
.alcove-content {
    padding: var(--alcove-gap-lg) 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Breadcrumbs - Alcove-style path
   ========================================================================== */
.alcove-breadcrumbs {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--alcove-color-text-light);
    margin-bottom: var(--alcove-gap);
}

.alcove-breadcrumbs-list {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
}

.alcove-breadcrumbs-list li + li::before {
    content: "/";
    margin: 0 8px;
    color: var(--alcove-color-border);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.alcove-breadcrumbs a {
    color: var(--alcove-color-text-light);
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 2px 6px;
    border-radius: var(--alcove-border-radius);
    transition: background 0.15s ease, color 0.15s ease;
}

.alcove-breadcrumbs a:hover {
    background: var(--alcove-color-bg-hover);
    color: var(--alcove-color-text);
}

.alcove-breadcrumbs-list li:last-child span {
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--alcove-color-text);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Article - Single post
   ========================================================================== */
.alcove-article {
    margin-bottom: var(--alcove-gap-lg);
}

.alcove-article-header {
    margin-bottom: var(--alcove-gap-lg);
}

.alcove-article-icon {
    font-size: 4rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--alcove-gap);
    line-height: 1;
}

.alcove-article-title {
    font-size: var(--alcove-font-size-heading);
    line-height: var(--alcove-line-height-heading);
    margin-bottom: var(--alcove-gap-sm);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.alcove-article-meta {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--alcove-color-text-light);
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--alcove-gap-sm);
}

.alcove-article-meta span {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
}

.alcove-article-meta a {
    color: var(--alcove-color-text-light);
}

.alcove-article-meta a:hover {
    color: var(--alcove-color-accent);
}

.alcove-meta-divider {
    color: var(--alcove-color-border);
}

.alcove-article-excerpt {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    color: var(--alcove-color-text-light);
    margin: var(--alcove-gap) 0;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.alcove-article-cover {
    margin: var(--alcove-gap) 0;
    border-radius: var(--alcove-border-radius);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.alcove-article-cover img {
    width: 100%;
}

.alcove-article-content {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.alcove-article-content > *:first-child {
    margin-top: 0;
}

.alcove-article-content h2 {
    margin-top: 2em;
    padding-top: 0.5em;
}

.alcove-article-content h3 {
    margin-top: 1.5em;
}

.alcove-article-content ul,
.alcove-article-content ol {
    padding-left: 1.5em;
}

.alcove-article-content li {
    margin-bottom: 0.5em;
}
.alcove-article-content table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 1.5em 0; font-size: 0.9375rem; overflow-x: auto; display: block; }
.alcove-article-content thead { background: var(--alcove-color-bg-alt, #f4f4f4); }
.alcove-article-content th, .alcove-article-content td { padding: 0.75rem 1rem; border: 1px solid var(--alcove-color-border, #ddd); text-align: left; vertical-align: top; }
.alcove-article-content th { font-weight: 700; white-space: nowrap; }
.alcove-article-content tr:nth-child(even) { background: var(--alcove-color-bg-alt, #f8f8f8); }

/* Callout blocks - Alcove style */
.alcove-callout {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--alcove-gap-sm);
    padding: var(--alcove-gap);
    background: var(--alcove-color-bg-alt);
    border-radius: var(--alcove-border-radius);
    margin: 1.5em 0;
}

.alcove-callout-icon {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.alcove-callout-content {
    flex: 1;
}

.alcove-callout-content p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Tags */
.alcove-tags {
    margin-top: var(--alcove-gap-lg);
    padding-top: var(--alcove-gap);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--alcove-color-border);
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    align-items: center;
}

.alcove-tags-label {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--alcove-color-text-light);
}

.alcove-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid var(--alcove-color-border);
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    color: var(--alcove-color-text);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: border-color 0.15s ease, color 0.15s ease, background 0.15s ease;
}

.alcove-tag:hover {
    border-color: var(--alcove-color-accent);
    color: var(--alcove-color-accent);
    background: var(--alcove-color-accent-bg);
    text-decoration: none;
}

/* Reading time */
.alcove-reading-time {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--alcove-color-text-light);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Cards - Archive / Posts list
   ========================================================================== */
.alcove-posts-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--alcove-gap);
}

.alcove-card {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--alcove-gap);
    padding: var(--alcove-gap);
    border-radius: var(--alcove-border-radius);
    transition: background 0.15s ease;
    margin: 0 calc(-1 * var(--alcove-gap));
}

.alcove-card:hover {
    background: var(--alcove-color-bg-hover);
}

.alcove-card--sticky {
    background: var(--alcove-color-bg-alt);
}

.alcove-card--sticky:hover {
    background: var(--alcove-color-bg-hover);
}

.alcove-card-icon {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 32px;
    text-align: center;
}

.alcove-card-thumbnail {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 120px;
    height: 80px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: var(--alcove-border-radius);
}

.alcove-card-thumbnail img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.alcove-card:hover .alcove-card-thumbnail img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.alcove-card-body {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}

.alcove-card-title {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin: 0 0 4px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.alcove-card-title a {
    color: var(--alcove-color-primary);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.alcove-card-title a:hover {
    color: var(--alcove-color-accent);
}

.alcove-card-excerpt {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--alcove-color-text-light);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.alcove-card-meta {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--alcove-color-text-light);
    margin-top: 8px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
}

/* Featured card */
.alcove-card--featured {
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: var(--alcove-gap-lg) var(--alcove-gap);
    background: var(--alcove-color-bg-alt);
    border-radius: var(--alcove-border-radius);
    margin-bottom: var(--alcove-gap);
}

.alcove-card--featured .alcove-card-thumbnail {
    width: 100%;
    height: 200px;
}

.alcove-card--featured .alcove-card-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: var(--alcove-gap);
}

.alcove-card--featured .alcove-card-excerpt {
    font-size: 1rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Pagination
   ========================================================================== */
.alcove-pagination {
    margin-top: var(--alcove-gap-lg);
    padding-top: var(--alcove-gap);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--alcove-color-border);
}

.alcove-pagination .nav-links {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 4px;
}

.alcove-pagination a,
.alcove-pagination span {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 8px 14px;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--alcove-color-text);
    text-decoration: none;
    border: 1px solid var(--alcove-color-border);
    border-radius: 100px;
    transition: background 0.15s ease, border-color 0.15s ease, color 0.15s ease;
}

.alcove-pagination a:hover {
    background: var(--alcove-color-bg-hover);
    border-color: var(--alcove-color-text-light);
}

.alcove-pagination .current {
    background: var(--alcove-color-primary);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--alcove-color-primary);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Post Navigation (Prev/Next)
   ========================================================================== */
.alcove-post-nav {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--alcove-gap);
    margin-top: var(--alcove-gap-lg);
    padding-top: var(--alcove-gap);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--alcove-color-border);
}

.alcove-post-nav-link {
    padding: var(--alcove-gap);
    border-radius: var(--alcove-border-radius);
    transition: background 0.15s ease;
}

.alcove-post-nav-link:hover {
    background: var(--alcove-color-bg-hover);
}

.alcove-post-nav-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--alcove-color-text-light);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.alcove-post-nav-title {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.alcove-post-nav-title a {
    color: var(--alcove-color-text);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.alcove-post-nav-title a:hover {
    color: var(--alcove-color-accent);
}

.alcove-post-nav-next {
    text-align: right;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Related Posts
   ========================================================================== */
.alcove-related {
    margin-top: var(--alcove-gap-lg);
    padding-top: var(--alcove-gap);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--alcove-color-border);
}

.alcove-related-title {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--alcove-color-text);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    margin-bottom: var(--alcove-gap);
}

.alcove-related-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--alcove-gap);
}

.alcove-related-item {
    padding: var(--alcove-gap-sm);
    border-radius: var(--alcove-border-radius);
    border: 1px solid var(--alcove-color-border);
    transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.alcove-related-item:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--alcove-shadow);
    border-color: transparent;
}

.alcove-related-thumb {
    display: block;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 0;
    margin: calc(-1 * var(--alcove-gap-sm)) calc(-1 * var(--alcove-gap-sm)) var(--alcove-gap-sm);
}

.alcove-related-thumb img {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.alcove-related-item:hover .alcove-related-thumb img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.alcove-related-item-title {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.4;
    padding: 0 var(--alcove-gap-sm) var(--alcove-gap-sm);
}

.alcove-related-item-title a,
a.alcove-related-item-title {
    color: var(--alcove-color-text);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.alcove-related-item-title a:hover,
a.alcove-related-item-title:hover {
    color: var(--alcove-color-accent);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Author Box
   ========================================================================== */
.alcove-author-box {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--alcove-gap);
    background: var(--alcove-color-bg-alt);
    padding: var(--alcove-gap);
    border-radius: var(--alcove-border-radius);
    margin-top: var(--alcove-gap-lg);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--alcove-color-primary);
}

.alcove-author-avatar {
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.alcove-author-avatar img {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.alcove-author-info h4 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.alcove-author-bio {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--alcove-color-text-light);
    margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Sidebar
   ========================================================================== */
.alcove-aside,
.alcove-sidebar {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    width: var(--alcove-sidebar-width);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.alcove-widget {
    margin-bottom: var(--alcove-gap);
    padding: var(--alcove-gap);
    background: var(--alcove-color-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--alcove-color-border);
    border-radius: var(--alcove-border-radius);
}

.alcove-widget-title {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--alcove-color-text-light);
    margin-bottom: var(--alcove-gap-sm);
    padding-bottom: var(--alcove-gap-sm);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--alcove-color-border);
}

.alcove-widget ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.alcove-widget li {
    padding: 6px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--alcove-color-border);
}

.alcove-widget li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.alcove-widget a {
    color: var(--alcove-color-text);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.15s ease, padding-left 0.2s ease;
}

.alcove-widget a:hover {
    color: var(--alcove-color-accent);
    padding-left: 4px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Comments
   ========================================================================== */
.alcove-comments {
    margin-top: var(--alcove-gap-lg);
}

.alcove-comments-title {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--alcove-color-text-light);
    margin-bottom: var(--alcove-gap);
}

.alcove-comment-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.alcove-comment {
    padding: var(--alcove-gap) 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--alcove-color-border);
}

.alcove-comment-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--alcove-gap-sm);
    margin-bottom: var(--alcove-gap-sm);
}

.alcove-comment-avatar img {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.alcove-comment-author {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.alcove-comment-date {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--alcove-color-text-light);
}

.alcove-comment-content {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
}

.alcove-comment-content p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.alcove-comment-reply {
    margin-top: 8px;
}

.alcove-comment-reply a {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--alcove-color-text-light);
}

/* Comment form */
.alcove-comment-form {
    margin-top: var(--alcove-gap);
}

.alcove-comment-form label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.alcove-comment-form input[type="text"],
.alcove-comment-form input[type="email"],
.alcove-comment-form input[type="url"],
.alcove-comment-form textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 10px 12px;
    border: 1px solid var(--alcove-color-border);
    border-radius: var(--alcove-border-radius);
    font-family: var(--alcove-font-body);
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--alcove-gap-sm);
    background: var(--alcove-color-bg);
    transition: border-color 0.15s ease;
}

.alcove-comment-form input:focus,
.alcove-comment-form textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--alcove-color-accent);
}

.alcove-comment-form button,
.alcove-btn {
    background: var(--alcove-color-accent);
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    font-family: var(--alcove-font-body);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    cursor: pointer;
    border-radius: var(--alcove-border-radius);
    transition: opacity 0.15s ease;
}

.alcove-comment-form button:hover,
.alcove-btn:hover {
    opacity: 0.9;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer
   ========================================================================== */
.alcove-footer {
    background: var(--alcove-color-bg-alt);
    padding: var(--alcove-gap-lg) 0 var(--alcove-gap);
    margin-top: var(--alcove-gap-lg);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--alcove-color-border);
}

.alcove-footer-widgets {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--alcove-gap);
    margin-bottom: var(--alcove-gap);
}

.alcove-footer-widget {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.alcove-footer-widget-title {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--alcove-color-primary);
    margin-bottom: var(--alcove-gap-sm);
    display: inline-block;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--alcove-color-primary);
    padding-bottom: 4px;
}

.alcove-footer-widget ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.alcove-footer-widget li {
    padding: 4px 0;
}

.alcove-footer-widget a {
    color: var(--alcove-color-text);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.alcove-footer-widget a:hover {
    color: var(--alcove-color-accent);
}

.alcove-footer-nav {
    margin-bottom: var(--alcove-gap);
    padding-bottom: var(--alcove-gap);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--alcove-color-border);
}

.alcove-footer-nav ul {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--alcove-gap);
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.alcove-footer-nav a {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--alcove-color-text-light);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.alcove-footer-nav a:hover {
    color: var(--alcove-color-text);
}

.alcove-footer-bottom {
    text-align: center;
}

.alcove-footer-tagline {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--alcove-color-text-light);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.alcove-copyright {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--alcove-color-text-light);
    margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Search
   ========================================================================== */
.alcove-search-form {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
}

.alcove-search-form input[type="search"] {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 10px 12px;
    border: 1px solid var(--alcove-color-border);
    border-radius: var(--alcove-border-radius);
    font-family: var(--alcove-font-body);
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    background: var(--alcove-color-bg);
}

.alcove-search-form input[type="search"]:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--alcove-color-accent);
}

.alcove-search-form button {
    background: var(--alcove-color-bg-alt);
    color: var(--alcove-color-text);
    border: 1px solid var(--alcove-color-border);
    padding: 10px 16px;
    cursor: pointer;
    border-radius: var(--alcove-border-radius);
    transition: background 0.15s ease;
}

.alcove-search-form button:hover {
    background: var(--alcove-color-bg-hover);
}

/* Search results */
.alcove-search-header {
    margin-bottom: var(--alcove-gap-lg);
}

.alcove-search-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--alcove-gap-sm);
}

.alcove-search-title span {
    color: var(--alcove-color-accent);
}

.alcove-search-count {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--alcove-color-text-light);
    margin-bottom: var(--alcove-gap);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   404 Page
   ========================================================================== */
.alcove-404 {
    text-align: center;
    padding: var(--alcove-gap-lg) 0;
}

.alcove-404-icon,
.alcove-404-code {
    font-size: 6rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--alcove-gap);
    opacity: 0.15;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1;
    font-family: var(--alcove-font-heading);
    color: var(--alcove-color-primary);
}

.alcove-404-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--alcove-gap-sm);
}

.alcove-404-text {
    color: var(--alcove-color-text-light);
    margin-bottom: var(--alcove-gap);
    max-width: 400px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.alcove-404 .alcove-search-form {
    max-width: 400px;
    margin: 0 auto var(--alcove-gap);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Archive Header
   ========================================================================== */
.alcove-archive-header {
    margin-bottom: var(--alcove-gap-lg);
}

.alcove-archive-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--alcove-gap-sm);
}

.alcove-archive-description {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--alcove-color-text-light);
}

.alcove-subcats { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-top: var(--alcove-gap-sm); }
.alcove-subcats-item { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; padding: 6px 14px; background: var(--alcove-color-bg-alt); border: 1px solid var(--alcove-color-border); border-radius: 999px; font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--alcove-color-text); transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s, border-color 0.2s; }
.alcove-subcats-item:hover, .alcove-subcats-item:focus { background: var(--alcove-color-primary); color: #fff; border-color: var(--alcove-color-primary); }
.alcove-subcats-count { font-size: 0.75rem; opacity: 0.7; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Page
   ========================================================================== */
.alcove-page .alcove-article-header {
    margin-bottom: var(--alcove-gap-lg);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Scroll to Top Button
   ========================================================================== */
.alcove-scroll-top {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 24px;
    right: 24px;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: var(--alcove-color-bg);
    color: var(--alcove-color-text);
    border: 1px solid var(--alcove-color-border);
    border-radius: var(--alcove-border-radius);
    font-size: 1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.3s, visibility 0.3s, background 0.15s;
    z-index: 99;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.alcove-scroll-top.alcove-scroll-top-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.alcove-scroll-top:hover {
    background: var(--alcove-color-bg-hover);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Sidebar Layout Classes
   ========================================================================== */
.alcove-left-sidebar .alcove-wrapper {
    flex-direction: row-reverse;
}

.alcove-no-sidebar .alcove-aside {
    display: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer Columns
   ========================================================================== */
.alcove-footer-columns-1 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}

.alcove-footer-columns-2 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
}

.alcove-footer-columns-3 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
}

.alcove-footer-columns-4 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Title Hover Effects
   ========================================================================== */
.alcove-title-effect-underline .alcove-card-title a,
.alcove-title-effect-underline .alcove-related-item-title a {
    text-decoration: none;
    background-image: linear-gradient(var(--alcove-color-accent), var(--alcove-color-accent));
    background-size: 0% 1px;
    background-position: 0 100%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    transition: background-size 0.3s ease, color 0.15s ease;
}

.alcove-title-effect-underline .alcove-card-title a:hover,
.alcove-title-effect-underline .alcove-related-item-title a:hover {
    background-size: 100% 1px;
}

.alcove-title-effect-color .alcove-card-title a:hover,
.alcove-title-effect-color .alcove-related-item-title a:hover {
    color: var(--alcove-color-accent);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Image Hover Effects
   ========================================================================== */
.alcove-image-effect-zoom .alcove-card:hover .alcove-card-thumbnail img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.alcove-image-effect-fade .alcove-card:hover .alcove-card-thumbnail img {
    opacity: 0.85;
    transform: none;
}

.alcove-image-effect-none .alcove-card:hover .alcove-card-thumbnail img {
    transform: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .alcove-aside {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .alcove-wrapper {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .alcove-left-sidebar .alcove-wrapper {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    :root {
        --alcove-font-size-base: 16px;
        --alcove-font-size-heading: 32px;
        --alcove-gap: 20px;
        --alcove-gap-lg: 32px;
    }

    .alcove-aside,
    .alcove-sidebar {
        display: none;
    }

    .alcove-header-inner {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    .alcove-nav {
        display: none;
    }

    .alcove-menu-toggle {
        display: flex;
    }

    .alcove-header-search {
        display: none;
    }

    .alcove-logo img {
        max-width: 140px;
    }

    .alcove-card {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .alcove-card-thumbnail {
        width: 100%;
        height: 160px;
    }

    .alcove-post-nav {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .alcove-post-nav-next {
        text-align: left;
    }

    .alcove-related-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .alcove-author-box {
        flex-direction: row;
        gap: var(--alcove-gap-sm);
    }

    .alcove-author-avatar img {
        width: 48px;
        height: 48px;
    }

    .alcove-footer-columns-2,
    .alcove-footer-columns-3,
    .alcove-footer-columns-4 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .alcove-card--featured .alcove-card-title {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
    }

    .alcove-article-title {
        font-size: 1.75rem;
    }
}

/* Interlinking Section */
.alcove-interlinking {
    margin: 2rem 0;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    background: var(--alcove-color-bg-alt);
    border-radius: var(--alcove-border-radius);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--alcove-color-accent);
}
.alcove-interlinking-title {
    margin: 0 0 1rem;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--alcove-color-primary);
}
.alcove-interlinking-list {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    list-style: none;
}
.alcove-interlinking-list li {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    padding-left: 1rem;
    position: relative;
}
.alcove-interlinking-list li::before {
    content: "→";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--alcove-color-primary, #333);
}
.alcove-interlinking-list a {
    color: var(--alcove-color-primary, #333);
    text-decoration: none;
}
.alcove-interlinking-list a:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Layout Wrapper (index.php, archive.php)
   ========================================================================== */
.alcove-layout {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--alcove-gap-lg);
}

.alcove-layout .alcove-content {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}

.alcove-layout .alcove-aside,
.alcove-layout .alcove-sidebar {
    width: var(--alcove-sidebar-width);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.alcove-layout.left-sidebar {
    flex-direction: row-reverse;
}

.alcove-layout.no-sidebar .alcove-aside,
.alcove-layout.no-sidebar .alcove-sidebar {
    display: none;
}

.alcove-layout.no-sidebar .alcove-content {
    max-width: 100%;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .alcove-layout {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .alcove-layout .alcove-aside,
    .alcove-layout .alcove-sidebar {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .alcove-layout.left-sidebar {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Featured Section
   ========================================================================== */
.alcove-featured {
    margin-bottom: var(--alcove-gap-lg);
    padding-bottom: var(--alcove-gap-lg);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--alcove-color-border);
}

.alcove-section-title {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--alcove-color-text-light);
    margin-bottom: var(--alcove-gap);
}

.alcove-featured-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--alcove-gap);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Article Cards (from ntn_post_card function)
   ========================================================================== */
.alcove-article-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    background: var(--alcove-color-bg);
    border-radius: var(--alcove-border-radius);
    border: 1px solid var(--alcove-color-border);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.alcove-article-card:hover {
    background: var(--alcove-color-bg-hover);
}

.alcove-article-card.sticky {
    background: var(--alcove-color-bg-alt);
}

.alcove-article-thumb {
    position: relative;
    display: block;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.alcove-article-thumb img {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.alcove-article-category {
    position: absolute;
    top: var(--alcove-gap-sm);
    left: var(--alcove-gap-sm);
    padding: 4px 10px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
    color: var(--alcove-color-text-light);
    font-size: 0.6875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    border-radius: var(--alcove-border-radius);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.alcove-article-body {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: var(--alcove-gap-sm) var(--alcove-gap-sm) var(--alcove-gap);
}

.alcove-sticky-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    align-self: flex-start;
    gap: 4px;
    font-size: 0.6875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    color: var(--alcove-color-accent);
    background: var(--alcove-color-accent-bg);
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: var(--alcove-border-radius);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.alcove-article-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--alcove-gap-sm);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--alcove-color-text-light);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.alcove-article-title {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin: 0 0 8px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.alcove-article-title a {
    color: var(--alcove-color-primary);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.alcove-article-title a:hover {
    color: var(--alcove-color-accent);
}

.alcove-article-excerpt {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    color: var(--alcove-color-text-light);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Single Article
   ========================================================================== */
.alcove-single-article {
    margin-bottom: var(--alcove-gap-lg);
}

.alcove-single-header {
    margin-bottom: var(--alcove-gap-lg);
}

.alcove-single-categories {
    margin-bottom: var(--alcove-gap-sm);
}

.alcove-single-category {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--alcove-color-accent);
    text-decoration: none;
    margin-right: 8px;
}

.alcove-single-category:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.alcove-single-title {
    font-size: var(--alcove-font-size-heading);
    line-height: var(--alcove-line-height-heading);
    margin-bottom: var(--alcove-gap-sm);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.alcove-single-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--alcove-gap-sm);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--alcove-color-text-light);
}

.alcove-single-meta a {
    color: var(--alcove-color-text-light);
}

.alcove-single-meta a:hover {
    color: var(--alcove-color-accent);
}

.alcove-single-thumbnail {
    margin: 0 0 var(--alcove-gap-lg);
}

.alcove-single-thumbnail img {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: var(--alcove-border-radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--alcove-shadow);
}

.alcove-single-thumbnail figcaption {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--alcove-color-text-light);
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: var(--alcove-gap-sm);
}

.alcove-single-content {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.alcove-single-content > *:first-child {
    margin-top: 0;
}

.alcove-single-content h2 {
    margin-top: 2em;
    padding-top: 0.5em;
}

.alcove-single-content h3 {
    margin-top: 1.5em;
}

.alcove-single-footer {
    margin-top: var(--alcove-gap-lg);
}

.alcove-page-links {
    margin-top: var(--alcove-gap);
    padding: var(--alcove-gap);
    background: var(--alcove-color-bg-alt);
    border-radius: var(--alcove-border-radius);
}

.alcove-page-links-label {
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-right: var(--alcove-gap-sm);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Post Navigation (prev/next)
   ========================================================================== */
.alcove-post-nav {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--alcove-gap);
    margin-top: var(--alcove-gap-lg);
    padding-top: var(--alcove-gap);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--alcove-color-border);
}

.alcove-post-nav-prev,
.alcove-post-nav-next {
    display: block;
    padding: var(--alcove-gap);
    border-radius: var(--alcove-border-radius);
    border: 1px solid var(--alcove-color-border);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.alcove-post-nav-prev:hover,
.alcove-post-nav-next:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--alcove-shadow);
    border-color: transparent;
}

.alcove-post-nav-next {
    text-align: right;
}

.alcove-post-nav-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--alcove-color-text-light);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.alcove-post-nav-title {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--alcove-color-text);
}

/* No posts */
.alcove-no-posts {
    text-align: center;
    padding: var(--alcove-gap-lg);
}

.alcove-no-posts h2 {
    margin-bottom: var(--alcove-gap-sm);
}

.alcove-no-posts p {
    color: var(--alcove-color-text-light);
}

/* Grid Layout Options */
.alcove-articles-grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: var(--alcove-gap);
}

.alcove-articles-grid.grid-3col {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
}

.alcove-articles-grid.grid-2col {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
}

.alcove-articles-grid.grid-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}

.alcove-articles-grid.grid-list .alcove-article-card {
    flex-direction: row;
    gap: var(--alcove-gap);
}

.alcove-articles-grid.grid-list .alcove-article-thumb {
    flex: 0 0 250px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.alcove-articles-grid.grid-list .alcove-article-thumb img {
    aspect-ratio: 4/3;
}

.alcove-articles-grid.grid-list .alcove-article-body {
    flex: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .alcove-articles-grid.grid-3col {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .alcove-articles-grid.grid-3col,
    .alcove-articles-grid.grid-2col {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .alcove-articles-grid.grid-list .alcove-article-card {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .alcove-articles-grid.grid-list .alcove-article-thumb {
        flex: none;
        margin-bottom: var(--alcove-gap-sm);
    }

    .alcove-post-nav {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .alcove-post-nav-next {
        text-align: left;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Mobile Navigation - Slide-out Panel
   ========================================================================== */
.alcove-mobile-overlay {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
    z-index: 1001;
}

.alcove-mobile-overlay.alcove-mobile-overlay-active {
    display: block;
}

.alcove-mobile-nav {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 280px;
    height: 100vh;
    background: var(--alcove-color-bg);
    z-index: 1002;
    overflow-y: auto;
    box-shadow: -4px 0 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    transform: translateX(100%);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.alcove-mobile-nav.alcove-mobile-nav-open {
    transform: translateX(0);
}

.alcove-mobile-nav-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0.75rem;
    right: 0.75rem;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--alcove-color-text-light);
    line-height: 1;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.5rem;
}

.alcove-mobile-nav-close:hover {
    color: var(--alcove-color-text);
}

.alcove-mobile-menu {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 3rem 0 0;
    padding: 1rem;
}

.alcove-mobile-menu li {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--alcove-color-border);
}

.alcove-mobile-menu a {
    display: block;
    padding: 0.75rem 0;
    color: var(--alcove-color-text);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
}

.alcove-mobile-menu a:hover {
    color: var(--alcove-color-accent);
}

body.alcove-menu-active {
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Left Sidebar Support
   ========================================================================== */
.alcove-sidebar-left .alcove-layout {
    flex-direction: row-reverse;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Site Description in Footer
   ========================================================================== */
.alcove-site-description {
    color: var(--alcove-color-text-light);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Embeds
   ========================================================================== */
.alcove-single-content iframe,
.alcove-single-content embed,
.alcove-single-content video,
.alcove-page-content iframe,
.alcove-page-content embed,
.alcove-page-content video {
    max-width: 100%;
}

.alcove-single-content pre,
.alcove-single-content code,
.alcove-page-content pre,
.alcove-page-content code {
    font-family: var(--alcove-font-mono);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.alcove-single-content pre,
.alcove-page-content pre {
    background: var(--alcove-color-bg-alt);
    padding: 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--alcove-border-radius);
    overflow-x: auto;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Author Box Avatar
   ========================================================================== */
.alcove-author-avatar img {
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Drop Cap
   ========================================================================== */
.alcove-single-content > p:first-of-type::first-letter {
    float: left;
    font-family: var(--alcove-font-heading);
    font-size: 3.5em;
    line-height: 0.8;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--alcove-color-primary);
    margin-right: 8px;
    margin-top: 6px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Reading Progress Bar
   ========================================================================== */
.alcove-reading-progress {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--alcove-color-primary);
    z-index: 200;
    width: 0%;
    transition: width 0.1s linear;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Smooth Reveal Animations
   ========================================================================== */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
    .alcove-article-card {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(8px);
        animation: ntnReveal 0.3s ease forwards;
    }
    .alcove-article-card:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0s; }
    .alcove-article-card:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.04s; }
    .alcove-article-card:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.08s; }
    .alcove-article-card:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.12s; }
    .alcove-article-card:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 0.16s; }
    .alcove-article-card:nth-child(6) { animation-delay: 0.20s; }

    @keyframes ntnReveal {
        to {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateY(0);
        }
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Print Styles
   ========================================================================== */
@media print {
    .alcove-header, .alcove-footer, .alcove-sidebar, .alcove-aside,
    .alcove-breadcrumbs, .alcove-scroll-top, .alcove-search-overlay,
    .alcove-mobile-nav, .alcove-mobile-overlay,
    .alcove-related, .alcove-interlinking, .alcove-post-nav,
    .alcove-comments, .alcove-share, .alcove-tags,
    .alcove-menu-toggle, .alcove-search-toggle {
        display: none !important;
    }
    body { font-size: 12pt; color: #000; background: #fff; }
    .alcove-container { max-width: 100%; }
    a { color: #000; text-decoration: underline; }
    img { max-width: 100% !important; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Structural Diversification
   ========================================================================== */

body.alcove-card-horizontal .alcove-articles-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
body.alcove-card-horizontal .alcove-article-card { display: flex; flex-direction: row; }
body.alcove-card-horizontal .alcove-article-thumb { width: 40%; flex-shrink: 0; aspect-ratio: auto; }
body.alcove-card-horizontal .alcove-article-thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
body.alcove-card-horizontal .alcove-article-body {
    flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    body.alcove-card-horizontal .alcove-article-card { flex-direction: column; }
    body.alcove-card-horizontal .alcove-article-thumb { width: 100%; }
}

body.alcove-card-overlay .alcove-article-card { position: relative; min-height: 280px; overflow: hidden; }
body.alcove-card-overlay .alcove-article-thumb {
    position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; aspect-ratio: auto;
}
body.alcove-card-overlay .alcove-article-thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
body.alcove-card-overlay .alcove-article-body {
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-end;
    min-height: 280px; padding: 1.25rem;
    background: linear-gradient(transparent 30%, rgba(0,0,0,0.85) 100%);
}
body.alcove-card-overlay .alcove-article-title a,
body.alcove-card-overlay .alcove-article-meta,
body.alcove-card-overlay .alcove-article-excerpt { color: #fff; }

body.alcove-card-text .alcove-article-thumb { display: none; }
body.alcove-card-text .alcove-article-card {
    border-left: 3px solid var(--alcove-color-primary, #37352f); padding-left: 1rem;
}

/* header */
body.alcove-header-centered .alcove-header-inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem; }
body.alcove-header-centered .alcove-nav { order: 2; }
@media (max-width: 768px) { body.alcove-header-centered .alcove-header-inner { flex-direction: row; } }

body.alcove-header-stacked .alcove-header-inner { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0; }
body.alcove-header-stacked .alcove-logo { width: 100%; text-align: center; padding: 0.75rem 0 0.5rem; }
body.alcove-header-stacked .alcove-nav { flex: 1; justify-content: center; }
@media (max-width: 768px) { body.alcove-header-stacked .alcove-logo { width: auto; text-align: left; padding: 0; } }

/* featured */
body.alcove-featured-hero .alcove-featured-grid { display: block; }
body.alcove-featured-hero .alcove-featured-grid > *:not(:first-child) { display: none; }
body.alcove-featured-hero .alcove-featured-grid > *:first-child {
    position: relative; min-height: 400px; overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: var(--alcove-radius-lg, 12px);
}
body.alcove-featured-hero .alcove-featured-grid > *:first-child .alcove-article-thumb {
    position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; aspect-ratio: auto;
}
body.alcove-featured-hero .alcove-featured-grid > *:first-child .alcove-article-body {
    position: relative; z-index: 1; min-height: 400px;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-end;
    padding: 2rem; background: linear-gradient(transparent 40%, rgba(0,0,0,0.8) 100%);
}
body.alcove-featured-hero .alcove-featured-grid > *:first-child .alcove-article-title a { color: #fff; font-size: 2rem; }

body.alcove-featured-none .alcove-featured { display: none; }

/* hover */
body.alcove-hover-lift .alcove-article-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); }
body.alcove-hover-shadow .alcove-article-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); }
body.alcove-hover-glow .alcove-article-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); }
body.alcove-hover-border .alcove-article-card:hover { border-color: var(--alcove-color-primary, #37352f); }

.screen-reader-text {
    border: 0;
    clip-path: inset(50%);
    height: 1px;
    margin: -1px;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 0;
    position: absolute;
    width: 1px;
    word-wrap: normal !important;
}