Write a 1,000-word story in a science fiction style about a time traveler who accidentally gets stuck in the wrong era due to a malfunction in their time machine. The story should include descriptions of the different era, the traveler's emotions and reactions to being stuck, their attempts to fix the time machine, and how they eventually adapt to life in the new era. The story should have a clear beginning, middle, and end, and use vivid language to create a compelling narrative.
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