虚构 (xū gòu): to make up; fabrication; fictional; imaginary

To attract readers, the writer made up an island that never existed in the novel, where talking animals lived.

After investigating, the police found that the suspect's alibi was completely fabricated; he was actually near the crime scene.

The children love hearing the bedtime stories Grandma makes up, such as flying kittens and castles hidden in the clouds.

He fabricated his work experience during the interview, but it was discovered during the background check, and he lost the job offer.