machination (noun)

1. In the romantic novel, the protagonist devises a machination to win the love of their life by pretending to be someone else.

2. The comedian's latest machination involved setting up a hidden camera to capture people's reactions to a fake alien invasion.

3. In the magical world of the fantasy story, the evil sorcerer crafts a complex machination to overthrow the benevolent queen.

4. The famous architect's unique machination involved using the natural sunlight to create dazzling reflections throughout the building.