Some accidental traveler fanfiction focuses on characters who accidentally travel to magical realms. Maybe a hiker gets lost in the woods and stumbles upon a portal to a land full of fairies and wizards. The story could then revolve around their adventures in this magical place, like learning magic or making friends with the magical creatures.
One interesting accidental traveler fanfiction could be about a character who accidentally travels through time and has to adapt to a completely different era. They might face challenges like learning new languages, customs, and dealing with technology that is either far more advanced or primitive. For example, if a modern - day person ends up in the Middle Ages, they would have to figure out how to survive without modern conveniences.
Often, characters who are known for their adaptability are popular in accidental traveler fanfiction. For example, Sherlock Holmes. His deductive skills would be very useful in an unfamiliar place or time. He could quickly analyze the new situation and figure out how to survive and return home if he were accidentally transported.
One interesting story could be about a lone traveler who stumbles upon a hidden, magical forest. In this fanfiction, the traveler discovers a unique species of glowing creatures that are not known to the outside world. The traveler has to learn how to communicate with them to find a way out of the forest.
Another traveler fanfic could involve a time - traveling traveler. They accidentally get sent back to a historical era, say the Renaissance. There, they meet famous artists and scientists. They could have adventures like helping da Vinci with a new invention or getting involved in a court intrigue.
There's also the Doctor Who series which is full of time travel stories. The Doctor, a Time Lord, travels through time and space in his TARDIS. He has adventures in different eras, meeting various species and solving problems. It shows how time travel can be used not only to observe history but also to change the course of events for the better.
There was this time in a bookstore. I was looking for a particular book on art history. As I reached for a book on the top shelf, another person was also reaching for it at the same time. We apologized to each other and then started chatting about our love for art. Turns out we both were students of art in different universities and now we are good friends. It was a completely unexpected and pleasant accidental encounter.
One interesting aspect could be the unique adventures the lone traveler has in the wizarding world. Maybe they discover hidden places that are not mentioned in the original books, like a secret grove filled with magical creatures that have been long forgotten. They might also have different interactions with the existing characters. For example, they could form an unlikely friendship with a Hogwarts ghost and through that, learn some ancient secrets of the castle.
In some fanfictions, Harry might use accidental magic to change his appearance slightly. For instance, his hair might change color when he's trying to hide from someone. This can add an interesting twist to the story as it shows how his magic can act on its own in unexpected ways. The accidental magic in these stories often serves to explore different aspects of Harry's character and his relationship with his magic that might not be fully explored in the original books.
One interesting story could be about a traveler who discovers a hidden planet during a Star Tours journey. This planet has unique creatures and landscapes that are not on the regular tour routes.
Once, during a vacation in a foreign country, we accidentally got on the wrong bus. But it turned out to be a great adventure as we saw parts of the city we wouldn't have otherwise. It was a happy accident.
One idea could be to have characters from different Octopath Traveler storylines team up to face a new, powerful and mysterious threat that is beyond what any single character could handle. For example, the warrior and the thief could combine their skills to infiltrate a fortress guarded by a powerful dark mage.