Consider changing the format in which it's delivered. The 'hero's journey' is so old that it makes the majority of stories extremely predictable and boring. Example, forget about having a protagonist that must struggle, have sex and conquer the day. Instead have several charters equal in dramatic events that do not require competing and winning. Such stories are rare and when delivered within the same genre as others, makes for a much more stimulating read compared to so much of today's otherwise sleep educing themes. This is how you could take the same ideas but deliver them completely different offering a much needed change. You can still make a roller coaster - but just do it in a different way. Change the structure and remake your tools.