.lpdc-carousel {
    --lpdc-bg: transparent;
    --lpdc-text: #1f2937;
    --lpdc-muted: #6b7280;
    --lpdc-border: transparent;
    --lpdc-accent: #111827;
    --lpdc-dot: #cbd5e1;
    --lpdc-dot-active: #111827;
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--lpdc-text);
    border: 0;
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 1rem;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    box-shadow: none;
}

.lpdc-track {
    position: relative;
}

.lpdc-slide {
    position: relative;
    display: none;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    padding: 1.35rem 1.35rem 1.2rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
    min-height: 220px;
    opacity: 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: transparent;
    box-shadow: none;
}

.lpdc-slide.is-active {
    display: block;
}

.lpdc-slide.is-fading {
    animation: lpdcFadeIn 620ms ease;
    opacity: 1;
}

.lpdc-card-link {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 3;
    border-radius: 16px;
}

.lpdc-meta,
.lpdc-title,
.lpdc-excerpt {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.lpdc-slide {
  /* Solid neutral border for all */
  border: 1px solid #d1d5db; 
  border-radius: 8px; /* Optional: rounded corners enhance the 3D look */
  transition: transform 0.2s ease; /* Smooth lift effect */
  box-shadow: 0 2px 0 0 #b6cfb6;
}

/* Optional: Add a hover effect to emphasize the 3D feel */
.lpdc-slide:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 3px 0 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.1); /* Darkens slightly on hover */
}

.lpdc-slide > div[style="text-align:right"] {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.lpdc-slide:hover,
.lpdc-slide:focus-within {
    box-shadow: none;
}

.lpdc-card-link:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid #111827;
    outline-offset: 3px;
    border-radius: 16px;
}

@keyframes lpdcFadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; }
    to { opacity: 1; }
}

.lpdc-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--lpdc-muted);
}

.lpdc-category {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--lpdc-accent);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1;
}

.lpdc-title {
    margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
    font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.8rem);
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.lpdc-title-text {
    display: block;
}

.lpdc-read-hint {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: transparent;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: #374151;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.lpdc-read-icon {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
}

.lpdc-excerpt p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--lpdc-text);
    max-width: 60ch;
}

.lpdc-dots {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

.lpdc-dot {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    padding: 0;
    border: 0;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: var(--lpdc-dot);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform 180ms ease, background-color 180ms ease, opacity 180ms ease;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.lpdc-dot:hover,
.lpdc-dot:focus-visible {
    transform: scale(1.15);
    background: #4b5563;
    outline: none;
}

.lpdc-dot.is-active {
    background: var(--lpdc-dot-active);
    transform: scale(1.2);
    opacity: 1;
}

.lpdc-empty {
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: transparent;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .lpdc-carousel {
        padding: 0.75rem;
        border-radius: 14px;
    }

    .lpdc-slide {
        padding: 1.05rem 1rem;
        min-height: 240px;
        border-radius: 12px;
    }

    .lpdc-card-link {
        border-radius: 12px;
    }

    .lpdc-title {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }

    .lpdc-read-hint {
        font-size: 0.84rem;
    }

    .lpdc-excerpt p {
        font-size: 0.98rem;
        line-height: 1.65;
    }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .lpdc-slide.is-fading,
    .lpdc-dot {
        animation: none;
        transition: none;
    }
}