Another one is 'The Most Dangerous Game' by Richard Connell. The protagonist Sanger Rainsford is a hero figure as he has to use his wits and survival skills to outwit a deranged hunter on an island. It's a thrilling short story full of action and heroics.
Sure. 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry is a great short story with a kind of 'heroic' love. The couple in the story sacrifice their most precious possessions for each other, showing great selflessness which can be seen as a form of heroism.
'A Sound of Thunder' by Ray Bradbury can also be considered. Eckels, the main character, though he makes a huge mistake in the end, starts out as an adventurous 'hero' of sorts. He travels back in time to hunt dinosaurs, and the story explores the consequences of his actions in a very thought - provoking way.
Chapter 627, "Definitely Not an Accident", is the clearest early answer because it turns Jiang Li's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from He looked at the sinister smile lingering in Jiang Li's eyes, then at...
Chapter 493, "Affinity Only 50 Now?!", is the clearest early answer because it turns Jiang Yan's situation into a concrete plot event. Early on, You!" Shang Shaojing was so annoyed he gritted his teeth, "Jiang Yan,....
Chapter 686, "Why Not Make Him Mute?", is the clearest early answer because it turns Jiang Li's situation into a concrete plot event. A useful checkpoint is the way the scene starts with In the makeup room, Jiang Yan sneezed three times in a row.
Chapter 499, "Jiang, the Malicious Merchant is Online Again", is the clearest early answer because it turns Shang Shuyue's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with Jiang Cheng: "...." "And another thing," Jiang Yan stroked his chin...
Chapter 471, "This is What Happens When You Abandon Sister Li!", is the clearest early answer because it turns Team's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with Seeing the thick wooden stakes Jiang Li had brought down, Yu Li...
Chapter 651, "Is This... A Military Fighter Jet?!", is the clearest early answer because the buildup finally cashes out in a real clash. A useful checkpoint is the way the scene starts with He Pingzhang's first action upon being summoned was to rush to the...
Chapter 495, "It's Not Too Much to Ask for Just a Thousand Points, Right?", is the clearest early answer because it turns Yu Li's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from Miss Su had done her homework before coming.
Chapter 405, "The Person Saved Casually Turns Out to Be a Diplomat?!", is the clearest early answer because it turns Miss Jiang's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from The medical student was completely dumbfounded.
Chapter 793, "Back After Many Years, with a Son", is the clearest early answer because it turns Jiang Yu's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on [????] [?????????] [??????????] With Jiang Mingyu's voice coming...
Chapter 657, "The Richest Man Becomes a Hardcore Fan?!", is the clearest early answer because it turns Boss's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from Zhao Lang had arrived in the Capital in the early hours of the...