#recent-posts > .recent-post-item:not(a)::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 200%;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, white, transparent);
    transform: translateX(-200%);
    transition: transform 0.5s linear;
    z-index: 1;
  }
  #recent-posts > .recent-post-item:not(a):hover::before {
    transform: translateX(100%) skewX(-60deg);
  }