I have made a submission for the Underground Creatures Contest!

It relates to the theme because a big sterotype for creatures that are found in the depths are that they have scales.
Heres a little story:
One day a guy was walking along a forest and a sinkhole formed. He fell into it and no one ever came looking for him. He eventually mutated and formed into a beast so he wouldn't dare going back to the main land. That is his story.

I hope you enjoy!