/* Base fade system */
.special-effect {
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.8s ease-in-out;
    will-change: opacity;
}

/* Active = visible */
.special-effect.is-active {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Optional: smoother initial load */
body.special-effects-ready .special-effect.is-active {
    opacity: 1;
}