Time travel in fiction is when characters go back to the past or the future. It's like in a movie or book when someone is able to travel to a different time or place without having to actually go anywhere. They might use a machine, special powers, or some other kind of magic to do this. The story then changes based on the choices that the character makes while in the past or future. It can be exciting and lead to lots of interesting moments and twists in the story.