.storycards_surface {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
    grid-template-rows: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 10px;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 20px;
    min-height: 400px; /* Fixed height to prevent layout shift */
}

.storycard_pics {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 1;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease-in;
    object-fit: cover;
    background-color: #f0f0f0; /* Placeholder color while loading */
    min-height: 150px; /* Minimum height to prevent collapse */
}

.storycards_cardbox {
    text-align: center;
    margin: 20px auto;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 800px;
}

#buttonHolder {
    margin: 20px 0;
    text-align: center;
}