Write a 500-word short story in the third-person point of view about a middle-aged man who wakes up one day in an alternate universe where all forms of technology are powered by magic. The setting will consist of a bustling medieval kingdom, complete with towering castles, dragon sightings, and sentient woodland creatures. Develop the protagonist's character traits and motivations while weaving in hints of how they came to be in this new world. End the story with a cliffhanger that leaves readers wondering what new adventures await the protagonist in this mysterious realm.
This prompt doesn't seem malicious.