The Accidental Time Traveler

Create a fantasy world where a normal person accidentally stumbles upon a time-traveling device.

Create a scenario where a regular person by some chance encounter ends up time traveling. This prompt provides the freedom to explore unforeseen plot bends, character reactions, and the resulting cascade of events due to this unexpected twist. It also allows an exploration of history or the future, and examining how your character might cope when thrown out of their comfort zones.