What starts as a game to maintain a facade soon evolves into something much more complex and emotional. As Stella and Heeseung navigate unexpected moments in the city of love, they are forced to confront their true feelings for each other. But can they separate what is real from what is just part of the game? This story is a part of @starrybias short story contest 2025 with the trope "to score a free hotel upgrade, they pretend to be newlyweds. The problem? They might be too good at faking it." A short story, 6800+ words.
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