Tell me some San Francisco gay stories.

The Presidio in San Francisco also has its share of ghost stories. There are tales of soldiers' ghosts still lingering from the days when it was an active military post. People claim to have seen shadowy figures in military uniforms. It could be due to the long and eventful history of the place filled with battles and hardships that these spirits seem to remain.

One San Francisco scary story is about the haunted Alcatraz. Legends say that the spirits of former inmates still roam the prison cells. People have reported hearing strange noises and feeling cold spots in the middle of the tour.

One scary story from San Francisco Bay could be about the abandoned ships that are said to be haunted. Legends say that at night, you can hear the creaking of old timbers and the moans of long - lost sailors on those derelict vessels.

Another inspiring story could be about a group of gay artists in San Francisco. They used their art as a form of expression to tell their stories and raise awareness about gay issues. Their paintings, sculptures, and performances were shown in local galleries and theaters. Through their art, they were able to break down barriers and change the way people in San Francisco thought about the gay community. They showed that the gay community is not only about a sexual orientation but also about creativity, passion, and a unique perspective on life.

There's a story about a spectral pianist. People claim to have heard the faint sound of piano music coming from an empty ballroom. Maybe it's the ghost of a long - ago musician who once played there.

One common ghost story is about a lady in a white dress who is said to roam the hallways at night. Guests have reported seeing a faint figure gliding along the corridors near the old wing of the hotel.

One popular San Francisco Chinatown ghost story is about the phantom of a young girl. Legend has it that she was a victim of a tragic accident long ago. People claim to see her figure in a white dress, especially near an old alley. Some say they can hear her soft sobbing at night.

One scary San Francisco story is about the old Alcatraz prison. There are tales of strange noises and apparitions at night. People claim to hear the clanging of cell doors and the shouts of prisoners long gone. It gives the place an eerie feeling, as if the spirits of the past inmates still haunt the cells.

Armistead Maupin's 'Tales of the City' series is a great read. It vividly portrays the diverse and colorful gay community in San Francisco during the 1980s. It includes a range of characters and storylines that give a comprehensive look at the time.

Some well - known novels set in gay San Francisco in the 1980s include 'The Mayor of Castro Street' which gives insights into the gay community and its political and social life at that time. It was a period marked by the AIDS crisis, and many novels of that era also dealt with the impact of the disease on the gay community in San Francisco.