diff --git a/components/cursor-effect.tsx b/components/cursor-effect.tsx
index b049fc0..26c8619 100644
--- a/components/cursor-effect.tsx
+++ b/components/cursor-effect.tsx
@@ -62,9 +62,8 @@ export function CursorEffect() {
     window.addEventListener('mousemove', handleMouseMove)
 
     const animate = () => {
-      // Fade out
-      ctx.fillStyle = 'rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.08)'
-      ctx.fillRect(0, 0, canvas.width, canvas.height)
+      // Clear canvas completely each frame - no lingering
+      ctx.clearRect(0, 0, canvas.width, canvas.height)
 
       const spores = sporesRef.current