I've done this a few times with no issues, that previous employer is now your new legitimate reference, you can remove one fake job if you wish, or get friends to be references if they practice with you.
Two of my previous jobs are businesses which have collapsed or rebranded years ago, I don't even have references attached and interviewers don't care.
Currently 9 months through the current 12 month 'cycle'.
I didn't finish college and had basically no experience when I started otherwise I would have gone back to school etc.
I don't want to work to live either but if we are forced to work, let's con it and be a little cheeky.